Edward Abbey papers, 1954-1980
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Abbey, Edward, 1927-1989
- Title
- Edward Abbey papers
- Dates
- 1954-1980 (inclusive)19541980
- Quantity
- 1.5 linear feet
- Collection Number
- Accn2444
- Summary
- The Edward Abbey papers (1954-1980) contain manuscripts, correspondence, and printed material. Abbey was a teacher, a writer, an advocate of environmentalism, and a vocal critic of public land policies.
- Repository
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University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860
Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu - Access Restrictions
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Materials must be used on-site; advanced notice suggested. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Edward Abbey (1927-1989) was a teacher, a writer, an advocate of environmentalism, and a vocal critic of public land policies. His writings, especially his novel The Monkey Wrench Gang are still used as inspiration by radical environmental groups. His book, Desert Solitaire, is a partial autobiography centering on Abbey's years as a park ranger in southwestern Utah. For a more recent view, see the biography Edward Abbey, A Life, by James M. Cahalan.
Content Description
The Edward Abbey papers (1954-1980) contain personal correspondence, contracts, published material and an original manuscript of his book, The Monkey Wrench Gang.
Administrative Information
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Correspondence, Articles, and Published Material, 1954-1980
Container: Box 1
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Description: Correspondence
This folder contains a photocopy of the original letter, which is in the Reserve Collection.
Dates: 1954Container: Folder 1 -
Description: ContractsDates: 1952-1980Container: Folder 2
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Description: Desert SolitaireDates: 1968Container: Folder 3
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Description: The Monkey Wrench Gang Screenplay
This screenplay was written by Allan Burns, based on Abbey's novel of the same name.
Container: Folder 4 -
Description: Fire on the MountainContainer: Folder 5
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Description: ArticlesContainer: Folder 6
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Description: The Monkey Wrench Gang Manuscript
This is a photocopy of the original manuscript, which is in the Reserve Collection.
Container: Box 2 -
Correspondence and The Monkey Wrench Gang Manuscript, 1954
Container: Box 3
This is the original correspondence and manuscript, placed in the Reserve Collection. They are restricted.
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Description: The Monkey Wrench GangContainer: Folder 1-6
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1954Container: Folder 7
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Authors, American--20th century
- Environmentalists--United States
Form or Genre Terms
- Contracts
- Correspondence
