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Bernard DeVoto papers, 1933-2002
Overview of the Collection
- Aut
- De Voto, Bernard Augustine, 1897-1955
- Title
- Bernard DeVoto papers
- Dates
- 1933-2002 (inclusive)19332002
- Quantity
- 3 linear feet, (6 boxes)
- Collection Number
- ACCN 2688
- Summary
- Bernard DeVoto (1897–1955) was a famous writer, editor, critic, and conservationist during the early 20th century. In 1933 DeVoto recieved a fan letter from a young woman named Katharine Sterne. His reply sparked an 11 year correspondence, with the two exchanging over 800 letters until Sterne's death in 1944. Excerpts of their letters have since been compiled and published by writer Mark DeVoto, Bernard's son. This collection contains typescripts of the letter series as annotated and edited by Mark DeVoto in preparation for his book, The Selected Letters of Bernard DeVoto and Katharine Sterne.
- 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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Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
- Languages
- English
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Boxes 1-5 contain typescripts of Bernard DeVoto's correspondence with Katharine Sterne. The letters were written between 1933 and 1944 by B. DeVoto and Sterne. The letters were catalogued and annotated between 1994 and 2002 by Mark DeVoto.
Box 6 contains photocopies of manuscripts written Bernard DeVoto.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library's Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.
Preferred Citation
Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Acquisition Information
Gift of Mark DeVoto in 2012 and 2018.
Processing Note
Processed by Michael Bills in 2012.
Addendum processed by Betsey Welland in 2019.
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Separated Materials
See also the Bernard DeVoto photograph collection (P1811) in the Multimedia Division of Special Collections.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Bernard DeVoto and Katharine Sterne Letters, 1933-1944Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | DeVoto and Sterne Letters
Includes a preface written by Mark DeVoto.
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1933-1934 |
| 2 | DeVoto and Sterne Letters |
1935-1936 |
| 3 | DeVoto and Sterne Letters |
1937-1940 |
| 4 | DeVoto and Sterne Letters |
1941-1942 |
| 5 | DeVoto and Sterne Letters
Includes miscellaneous correspondence.
|
1943-1944 |
Devoto Manuscripts and General MaterialsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 6 | 1 | "Kent Potter Story" |
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| 6 | 2 | "IV" |
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| 6 | 3-5 | Manuscript of Western Paradox (copy 1)
Photocopy. Original housed with Stanford Libraries Special Collections.
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| 6 | 6-8 | Manuscript of Western Paradox (copy 2)
Photocopy. Original housed with Stanford Libraries Special Collections.
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| 6 | 9 | Transcribed letter and a silver Harvard Winthrop Arms plate |
1936 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Authors and readers--Correspondence
- Authors, American--20th century--Correspondence
- Authors, American--Political activity--20th century
- Conservationists--20th century--Correspondence
- Historians--20th century--Correspondence
- Tuberculosis--Patients--20th century--Correspondence
Personal Names
- De Voto, Bernard Augustine, 1897-1955--Archives
- Sterne, Katherine--Correspondence
Form or Genre Terms
- Essays
- Personal correspondence
- Photocopies
Finding aid created by Michael Bills and Betsey Welland.
2012 (last modified: 2019)
