Authors, American -- Texas -- 20th century
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 4995 Collections and/or Records:
"Corres. Re: Exxon Valdez"; Letters written to congressman Mel Levin, Senator Alan Cranston, L. G. Rawl and President Georg Bush pertaining to the Valdez oil spill. Replies from Levin, Cranston and Rawl, open letter to the public from L.G. Rawl, Exxon addressin oil spill, L.A. Times, 1989
File — Box 3770, Folder: 23
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Archival material donated by Rae Lewis relating to the life, writing career, and death of Rolling Stone and Texas Monthly journalist, Grover Lewis’ dating 1962-2015. Materials include extensive notes, research materials, correspondence, publishing contracts and manuscript drafts for Lewis’ unpublished memoir, “Goodbye If You Call That Gone” and unpublished novel, “Code of the West”, the posthumous anthology, Splendor in the Short Grass: The Grover Lewis Reader, drafts of unproduced...
Dates:
1989
Correspondence, 1989
File — Box 4, Folder: 5
Series Description
From the Series:
This series is the largest of the series, and is comprised mainly of annotated typescripts and page proofs of books written by or edited by Robert Calvert. Publications are arranged in order by publication date, and range in date from 1970-1994, bulk dates 1987-1994. While most books are represented almost exclusively by typescripts and page proofs, files for
Dates:
1989
Correspondence, 1972-1990, undated
Sub-Series — Box 2-6
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The series Personal Papers documents Broyles’s early interests and activities outside of his writing career. Included are a 1962 diary and general correspondence (arranged chronologically). While the bulk of Broyles’s Texas Monthly correspondence is housed in Series II: Magazines, this selection of personal correspondence does include some letters addressed to him as editor of the magazine. Broyles’ early career with the Houston Independent School District is also represented in...
Dates:
1972-1990, undated
Correspondence, 1971-1981, undated
Sub-Series — Box 15-31
Sub-Series Description
From the Sub-Series:
The bulk of the Magazine Series relates to Texas Monthly. Broyles was the founding editor of the magazine and served in that role until 1980. Correspondence, Subject Files, Administrative Records, and Issue Files comprise this series. Correspondence (boxes 15-31) is arranged chronologically, with a few notable exceptions: correspondence between Executive Editor, Greg Curtis and other individuals are separate (box 19), as are query letters sent to Broyles (boxes 20-21), Roar of...
Dates:
1971-1981, undated
Correspondence, 1980 - 1982
Sub-Series — Box 60-65
Sub-Series Description
From the Sub-Series:
Broyles served as editor-in-chief of New West / California from 1980-1982, and correspondence, administrative files, and issue files document his involvement with the magazine. The correspondence series is arranged alphabetically and includes letters from fellow administrators such as magazine president Ted Siff, as well as many authors including Gary Cartwright, Harry Hurt, III, Larry L. King, Ben Stein, and Richard West. Administrative Files is comprised of meeting files, notes, idea...
Dates:
1980 - 1982
Correspondence, 1982 - 1984
Sub-Series — Box 67-73
Sub-Series Description
From the Sub-Series:
Broyles was appointed editor-in-chief of Newsweek from 1982-1984. Correspondence, editorial files, speeches, and subject files document his leadership of this magazine. General correspondence is arranged chronologically, followed by alphabetical correspondence files for individuals such as Jonathan Alter, Katherine Graham, Peter McGrath, Richard West, and George Will. Also within the Newsweek series are speeches Broyles made while serving as editor-in-chief. Included are his remarks at the...
Dates:
1982 - 1984
Correspondence, 1977-1995
Series
Series Description
The smallest of the series, this file of correspondence includes three letters relating to book orders and other routine, non-editorial matters.
Dates:
1977-1995
Found in:
The Wittliff Collections
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Robert Calvert Papers
Correspondence , 1957-1986
Series
Scope and Contents
Arranged in order from earliest to most recent, the correspondence in this series consists largely of fan letters written to Crumley, as well as two 1957 letters from Senator Lyndon Baines Johnson congratulating Crumley on his scholastic achievements. Several drafts of letters written by Crumley are also included, such as a 1969 letter to MGM studios regarding a film treatment of One to Count Cadence.
Dates:
1957-1986
Found in:
The Wittliff Collections
/
James Crumley Papers
Correspondence, February 1975
File — Box 3, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
This series has been arranged in chronological order by date of the novel’s creation. This is the largest series, with the numerous Dancing Bear files documenting Crumley's changing ideas for titles and other aspects related to the novel. Although multiple drafts of each work are present, the drafts typically include only the first few chapters of the work. The specific portions of each work represented and any variant titles are identified by the folder...
Dates:
February 1975
Correspondence , 1957-1975
File — Box 8, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Arranged in order from earliest to most recent, the correspondence in this series consists largely of fan letters written to Crumley, as well as two 1957 letters from Senator Lyndon Baines Johnson congratulating Crumley on his scholastic achievements. Several drafts of letters written by Crumley are also included, such as a 1969 letter to MGM studios regarding a film treatment of One to Count Cadence.
Dates:
1957-1975
Correspondence , 1978-1986
File — Box 8, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Arranged in order from earliest to most recent, the correspondence in this series consists largely of fan letters written to Crumley, as well as two 1957 letters from Senator Lyndon Baines Johnson congratulating Crumley on his scholastic achievements. Several drafts of letters written by Crumley are also included, such as a 1969 letter to MGM studios regarding a film treatment of One to Count Cadence.
Dates:
1978-1986
Correspondence, 1968, 1987-1991
Series
Series Description
Correspondence includes one 1968 letter to McMurtry from Harper's magazine returning his manuscript, "Take My Saddle from the Wall: A Valediction,” a letter from McMurtry to Bill Wittliff, and two to former Wittliff Collection Curator, Dick Holland. These letters date from 1987-1991 and relate to the acquisition of this collection.
Dates:
1968, 1987-1991
Found in:
The Wittliff Collections
/
Larry McMurtry Collection
Correspondence , 1951-1961
File — Box 2, Folder: 5-13
Series Description
From the Series:
Nadine Eckhardt (nee Nadine Ellen Cannon) was the first wife of Billy Lee Brammer and the mother of his three children. The two met as students at North Texas State College and married on April 22, 1950. Nadine Brammer worked for a time on the Lyndon Baines Johnson staff along with her husband, but later returned with her children to live in Austin while Brammer remained in Washington. In 1961, the Brammers were divorced and in 1962, Nadine married Texas Congressman Bob Eckhardt. Her...
Dates:
1951-1961
Correspondence, 1959 - 1973
File — Box 2, Folder: 3
Series Description
From the Series:
This series contains clippings and articles about Brammer, reviews of his work, and the eulogy presented at his funeral. Also included are correspondence - many from his publisher Houghton-Mifflin about The Gay Place, some from his agent, a few personal letters, and a dust jacket of The Gay Place. There are photos of Brammer with his family and friends, which were enlarged and duplicated by Bill Wittliff. The material is...
Dates:
1959 - 1973
Correspondence, 1971-1998, undated
Series
Series Description
This series contains Patoski's personal and professional correspondence, separated into groupings, for Texas Monthly Correspondence and General Correspondence. The majority of the general correspondence is personal in nature. Of particular interest is the relatively large number of letters in general correspondence from Patoski's father, Victor Patoski, most of which are signed simply with the letter V. The Texas Monthlycorrespondence are mostly from fans...
Dates:
1971-1998, undated
Found in:
The Wittliff Collections
/
Joe Nick Patoski Papers
Correspondence, 1972-2011
Series
Series Description
Series I: Correspondence comprises the bulk of the collection (boxes 1-4) and is arranged chronologically. The first letters are from the early 1970s when the Shepards lived briefly in England and the Darks remained in California. Because the two families lived together for many years, there are few letters until 1980 when Shepard began filming on location. The letters pick up in earnest in 1983 after Shepard left his wife and son and began a long-term relationship with actress Jessica...
Dates:
1972-2011
Correspondence, 1958-1995
Series
Series Description
This series is arranged chronologically and is comprehensive enough to effectively relate the inherent complexities in the life of a prominent working-journalist. The correspondence signals both Lewis’s constant loyalty to friends as well as his uncommon writing ability. The series contains many poignant and superbly crafted letters. The tone of this series ranges between expressly personal letters and perfunctory business memos. This series is rich with notable...
Dates:
1958-1995
Found in:
The Wittliff Collections
/
Grover Lewis Papers
Correspondence, 1958-1970
File — Box 12, Folder: 1
Series Description
From the Series:
This series is arranged chronologically and is comprehensive enough to effectively relate the inherent complexities in the life of a prominent working-journalist. The correspondence signals both Lewis’s constant loyalty to friends as well as his uncommon writing ability. The series contains many poignant and superbly crafted letters. The tone of this series ranges between expressly personal letters and perfunctory business memos. This series is rich with notable...
Dates:
1958-1970
Correspondence, 1971
File — Box 12, Folder: 2-5
Series Description
From the Series:
This series is arranged chronologically and is comprehensive enough to effectively relate the inherent complexities in the life of a prominent working-journalist. The correspondence signals both Lewis’s constant loyalty to friends as well as his uncommon writing ability. The series contains many poignant and superbly crafted letters. The tone of this series ranges between expressly personal letters and perfunctory business memos. This series is rich with notable...
Dates:
1971
Correspondence, 1972
File — Box 12, Folder: 6-9
Series Description
From the Series:
This series is arranged chronologically and is comprehensive enough to effectively relate the inherent complexities in the life of a prominent working-journalist. The correspondence signals both Lewis’s constant loyalty to friends as well as his uncommon writing ability. The series contains many poignant and superbly crafted letters. The tone of this series ranges between expressly personal letters and perfunctory business memos. This series is rich with notable...
Dates:
1972
