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Michael Fessier papers , 1927-1967
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Fessier, Michael, 1907-1988
- Title
- Michael Fessier papers
- Dates
- 1927-1967 (inclusive)19271967
- Quantity
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6 linear feet, (4 containers)
- Collection Number
- Ax 428
- Summary
- Collection comprises papers of American author Michael Fessier and includes manuscripts of 185 short stories, seven plays, seven teleplays, nine screenplays, three novels, a few scenarios and radio scripts, and a collection of published pieces.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Michael Fessier was born in Angel's Camp, California. He was a newspaper reporter in San Francisco, and edited papers in Burlington and San Rafael, California. He commenced writing fiction in 1928, went into motion picture work, then returned to fiction. He also wrote for television. Fessier died in Northridge, Calif., in 1988.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The papers consist of manuscripts of 185 short stories, seven plays, seven teleplays, nine screenplays, three novels, a few scenarios and radio scripts, and a collection of published pieces.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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Guide to the Michael Fessier Papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Authors, American--20th century
- Screenwriters--United States
Personal Names
- Fessier, Michael, 1907-1988
Form or Genre Terms
- Manuscripts for publication
- Novels
- Plays
- Radio scripts
- Scenarios
- Screenplays
- Short stories
- Television plays