Women authors, American -- Texas -- 20th century
Found in 2163 Collections and/or Records:
“Tuberculosis”, undated
Materials related to Elizabeth Crook’s novels The Raven’s Bride, Promised Lands, Dog Hill Diaries (unpublished, working title)
Tundra (Issue 2): Untitled “Empty snail shell” , 2001
Two copies of magazine “Living with Panache” article on Judy Alter, page 16, undated
Donation includes research files, manuscripts, and drafts of the author’s work.
Two empty cardboard boxes with various handwritten notes and doodles made by Crook OVERSIZED MAP FOLDER IN 705 AL Mapcase dr. 20, undated
Materials related to Elizabeth Crook’s novels The Raven’s Bride, Promised Lands, Dog Hill Diaries (unpublished, working title)
Two newspaper articles from The San Antonio Light mounted on cardboard, titles of articles read, “Education is Her Salvation” and “Therapist Shuns Safe ‘Harbors’”, August 1981
Materials from Jean Flynn’s writing career, materials include brochures from the Ruth Taylor Theater and the Dallas Theater, correspondence, research materials used for stories, manuscripts, thank you notes, newspaper clippings, posters, audiocassettes, drafts, various hats, and one Royal typewriter.
Two Toned Honey From Texas
Kirkland wrote songs which appeared in her short stories and musicals, as well as many which have not appeared in any of her works. Her songs are arranged here in alphabetical order, and typically include one draft of the song only.
Two typescript drafts (and correspondence from publisher) for “Cherokee Rose” or “Ride a Wild Horse” by Judy Alter, undated
Materials pertaining to the writing career of Judy Alter.
Typed manuscript and galleys for “After Pa Was Shot”, published by “William Morrow and Co.”, 1978
Materials pertaining to the writing career of Judy Alter.
Typed manuscript edited by Molly Stern (Crook’s editor), along with mss. is a 4 page letter from Stern to Crook, undated
Materials related to Elizabeth Crook’s novels The Raven’s Bride, Promised Lands, Dog Hill Diaries (unpublished, working title)
Typed manuscript that was never published titled, “I Wish I Lived in Eleanor Lee’s House” a novel by Judy Alter, undated
Materials pertaining to the writing career of Judy Alter
Typed manuscript titled If You’re There, God, Pick Up by Robert Flynn, undated
Materials from Jean Flynn’s writing career, materials include brochures from the Ruth Taylor Theater and the Dallas Theater, correspondence, research materials used for stories, manuscripts, thank you notes, newspaper clippings, posters, audiocassettes, drafts, various hats, and one Royal typewriter.
Typed manuscript titled “Laura Ingalls Wilder: A Biography” by Judy Alter with note: “Never published - the editor at ‘Grober’ accused me of ‘plagiarism’ and I never got another assignment from them. It was a trumped-up charge leveled at several other writers at the same time, my lawyer wrote - it turned into quite a‘brouhaha’.”, undated
Materials pertaining to the writing career of Judy Alter
Typed manuscript titled, “Potter’s Wife: A novel of Chicago” by Judy Alter; rejection letters, undated
Materials pertaining to the writing career of Judy Alter
Typed manuscript titled, “Potter’s Wife” by Judy Alter with note: “An early version of a novel I still hope will come to something”, undated
Materials pertaining to the writing career of Judy Alter
Typed manuscript titled, “So Far from Paradise” a novel by Judy Alter with note: “This novel was commissioned by the ‘Fort Worth Star Telegram’ and ran serially as a part of their sesquicentennial features. Later submitted on request, to this development company which was booking for ‘Disney’ projects, I think” , undated
Materials pertaining to the writing career of Judy Alter
Typed manuscript titled, “The Perfect Coed” by Judy Alter with note: “My first and so far, only attempt at my story- still want to do it”, various reject letters from publishers, undated
Materials pertaining to the writing career of Judy Alter
Typed manuscript (with emendations and printer’s notes); cover for “Libbie” by Judy Alter, undated
Materials pertaining to the writing career of Judy Alter.
Typed manuscript with few revisions for Gail, Crook’s agent, undated
Materials related to Elizabeth Crook’s novels The Raven’s Bride, Promised Lands, Dog Hill Diaries (unpublished, working title)
Typed manuscript with revisions suggested by her editor, through correspondence, for Viking, December 2004–February 2005
Materials related to Elizabeth Crook’s novels The Raven’s Bride, Promised Lands, Dog Hill Diaries (unpublished, working title)
Typed short story titled, “Prisoners”, which was published in “Collective Heart”, undated
Materials pertaining to the writing career of Judy Alter
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