Alfred T. Pellicane Papers

Alfred T. Pellicane Papers, 1962-2000

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Pellicane, Alfred T., 1949-2001
Title: Alfred T. Pellicane Papers
Dates: 1962-2000 (inclusive)
19622000
Quantity: 4 linear feet
Collection Number: 2438
Summary: The Alfred T. Pellicane Papers consist of the research materials, handwritten notes, a typed draft manuscript, typed biographical entries (many with correction notes), correspondence, photographs, and related supporting materials assembled for the reference book tentatively titled "Profiles in Angling Literature," and papers related to his interests in fishing and fishing literature.
Repository: Montana State University Library, Merrill G. Burlingame Special Collections
Montana State University-Bozeman Library
Merrill G Burlingame Special Collections
P.O. Box 173320
Bozeman, MT
59717-3320
Telephone: 4069944242
Fax: 4069942851
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Sponsor: Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Alfred T. Pellicane was born on April 17, 1949 in Brooklyn and lived most of his life in Malverne, New York. An avid fisherman and collector of fishing literature, Pellicane contacted notable fishing authors in the early 1980s for a proposed book of biographies originally to be titled "A Fly Fishers Biography," later changed to "Profiles in Angling Literature." He sent each living prospect a letter explaining his project, a biographical questionnaire, and request for a photograph. He solicited the help of several writers including David Beazley, David Burnett, David L. Hughes, Verlyn Klinkenborg, David Ledlie, Nick Lyons, John Merwin, Joe Pisarro, Paul Schullery, Craig Woods, and Leonard M. Wright, Jr. to assemble information about notable individuals in the history of fishing literature and write biographies from this research and the results of the questionnaires. Al Pellicane wrote many of the biographies himself. The book was never completed. Al Pellicane died July 14, 2001.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Alfred T. Pellicane papers consist of the research materials, handwritten notes, a typed draft manuscript, typed biographical entries (many with correction notes), correspondence, photographs, and related supporting materials assembled for the reference book tentatively titled "Profiles in Angling Literature," and papers related to his interests in fishing and fishing literature. The collection has been arranged into two series. Series 1 consists of materials related to the proposed book including: a typescript of the incomplete manuscript; accounting books; lists of possible individuals to be included with writer's assignments and completion notations; 136 individual files organized alphabetically of authors of the fiction, artistr,y and craftsmanship of fishing through history. Contents of these files differ widely in their contents. Some only have a form letter without any reply and others have extensive notes and information. Files might contain a returned questionnaire from a living writer, a photograph, correspondence exchanged between Pellicane and the subject or relatives, obituaries, a biographical sketch of a notable author of the past, draft versions of the resulting biography with edit notations, and in some cases ephemera and brochures. Series 2 consists of personal writings, correspondence, files of fishing organizations, maps, brochures, catalogs, books, periodicals, newspaper clippings, and a small group of personal papers and memorabilia.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Literary and manuscript copyrights have not been conveyed by the donor; permissions must be obtained from the Pellicane family.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Series 1: Book project, 1978-1986

Series 2: Personal papers, 1962-2000

Acquisition Information

The papers of Alfred T. Pellicane were donated to Special Collections by Paul Schullery of Bozeman, Montana, on July 3, 2002.

Processing Note

This collection was processed 2009 May 21

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

1: Book project, 1978-1986Return to Top

Papers for Profiles in Angling Literature including: a typescript of the incomplete manuscript; accounting books; lists of possible individuals to be included with writer's assignments and completion notations; 136 individual files organized alphabetically by author. Contents of these files range from just the form letters without any reply to extensive information. Files might contain a returned questionnaire from a living writer, a photograph, correspondence exchanged between Pellicane and the subject or relatives, obituaries, a biographical sketch of a notable author of the past, draft versions of the resulting biography with edit notations, and in some cases ephemera and brochures. Files of writers who helped with the project include related correspondence. Photocopies of photographs, proposed book layouts, addresses, and miscellaneous notes are also present.

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Box	Folder
1	1-5	Typescript of incomplete manuscript
1	6	Accounting	1983-1985
1	7	Photocopies of pictures of prospective subjects for the book
1	8	Quotes for possible use in the book
1	9	Sketches of book layouts.
1	10	Lists of subjects for biographical sketches which include assignment of writers and completion notes
2	1	Forms: letters (two versions), sample questionnaire, work for hire agreement
2	2	Aelian, Claudius
2	3	Amato, Frank
2	4	Anderegg, Gene
2	5	Aston, George Grey
2	6	Atherton, John
2	7	Bashline, Jim
2	8	Bates, Joseph D., Jr.
2	9	Bay, Kenneth
2	10	Beazley, David
2	11	Bergman, Ray
2	12	Blackmore, R. D.
2	13	Blaisdell, Harold F.
2	14	Borger, Gary
2	15	Brooks, Charles E.
2	16	Bryant, Nelson
2	17	Burke, Edgar
2	18	Burnett, David
2	19	Calabi, Silvio
2	20	Carmichael, Hoagy B.
2	21	Casada, Jim
2	22	Chatham, Russell
2	23	Clarke, Brian
2	24	Cleveland, Grover
2	25	Connett, Eugene Virginius III
2	26	Darbee, Harry
2	27	Denny, George H.
2	28	Deindorfer, Robert G.
2	29	Dub, Jean-Paul
2	30	Eisenberg, Lee
2	31	Erskine, Ralph C., Jr.
2	32	Farson, Negley
2	33	Finlay, G. Dick
2	34	Flick, Art
2	35	Foote, John Tainter
2	36	Fox, Charles K.
3	1	Francis, Austin M.
3	2	Fulsher, Kenneth C.
3	3	Gierach, John
3	4	Gingrich, Arnold
3	5	Goddard, John
3	6	Gold, Steven
3	7	Gray, Edward and Rebecca
3	8	Grey, James T., Jr.
3	9	Grove, Alvin
3	10	Haig-Brown, Roderick Langmere
3	11	Hallock, Charles
3	12	Hardie, Eldridge
3	13	Heacox, Cecil
3	14	Hewitt, Edward R.
3	15	Hills, John Waller
3	16	Hogan, Austin
3	17	Hoover, Herbert C.
3	18	Hughes, David L.
3	19	Humphrey, William
3	20	Imbrie, Ann E.
3	21	Ingraham, Henry A.
3	22	Jorgensen, Poul
3	23	Karas, Nick
3	24	Keane, Martin J.
3	25	Kipling, Rudyard
3	26	Kinkenborg, Verlyn
3	27	Kreh, Bernard "Lefty"
4	1	LaFontaine, Gary
4	2	Lamb, Dana S.
4	3	Lamb, Dana S. (cont.)
4	4	Ledlie, David B.
4	5	Lee, Art
4	6	Leiser, Eric
4	7	Leopold, Aldo
4	8	Lyons, Nick
4	9	Lyons, Nick (cont.)
4	10	McDonald, John
4	11	MacDougall, Arthur R.
4	12	MacLean, Norman
4	13	Marbury, Mary Orvis
4	14	Marinaro, Vincent C.
4	15	McCafferty, John
4	16	McClane, A. J.
4	17	McGuane, Thomas
5	1	Merwin, John
5	2	Migel, John Michael
5	3	Miller, Alfred W.
5	4	Murray, William H. H.
5	5	Museum: American Museum of Fly Fishing, JoAnna Sheridan
5	6	Nemes, Sylvester
5	7	Nevros, Constantine Gus'
5	8	Nobbs, No other information
5	9	Norman, Geoffrey
5	10	Orvis, Charles
5	11	Page, Margot
5	12	Penn, Richard
5	13	Peper, Eric W.
5	14	Pertwee, Roland
5	15	Peterson, Nil and Kia
5	16	Pisarro, Joe A.
5	17	Pool, J. Lawrence
5	18	Porter, William
5	19	Purcell, Paul
5	20	Randolph, John
5	21	Raymond, Steve
5	22	Reiger, George
5	23	Reneson, Chet
5	24	Rhead, Louis
5	25	Richards, Carl
5	26	Rikhoff, James C.
5	27	Ritz, Charles
5	28	Roosevelt, Robert Barnwell
6	1	Rosborough, E. H. "Polly"
6	2	Salmon, Richard
6	3	Samuel, William
6	4	Schaldach, William Joseph
6	5	Schullery, Paul
6	6	Schullery, Paul (cont.)
6	7	Schullery, Paul (cont.)
6	8	Schweibert, Ernest
6	9	Siegel, Henry A.
6	10	Slaymaker, S.R., II "Sam" (included cassette interview by Jim Bashline)
6	11	Slosson, Annie Trumbull
6	12	Smith, Walter W. "Red"
7	1	Solomon, Larry
7	2	Sosin, Mark
7	3	Spiller, Burton L.
7	4	Swisher, Doug
7	5	Talleur, Richard W.
7	6	Taylor, DeCourcy
7	7	Van Dyke, Henry
7	8-12	Voelker, John Donaldson (pen name, Robert Traver)
8	1	Waldon, Howard T., 2nd
8	2	Waterman, Charles F.
8	3	Wetherell, W.D.
8	4	Whitlock, Dave
8	5	Wigton, William B.
8	6	Williams, Edward F. "Ted"
8	7	Woods, Craig
8	8	Woods, Shirley E.
8	9	Woolner, Frank
8	10	Wright, Leonard M., Jr.
8	11	Wulff, Lee
8	12	Zahner, Don
8	13	Zern, Ed
8	14	Miscellaneous notes, addresses for book.

2: Personal papers, 1960-2000Return to Top

Al Pellicane's personal papers include some of his compositions, newspaper clippings, a set of files containing correspondence and information about fishing and conservation organizations, a file with replies and brochures for fishing trips, maps, guide books, catalogs on fishing tackle and fishing books, a selection of fishing books and periodicals, legal and financial papers, some correspondence and ephemera.

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Box	Folder
8	15	Typescripts of Al Pellicane's personal manuscripts.
8	16	Newspaper clippings.
8	17	Anglers Club of New York
8	18	Catskill Fly Fishing Center
8	19	Museum of American Fly Fishing
8	20	National Wildlife Foundation
8	21	Quebec Laborador Foundation
8	22	Theodore Gordon Flyfishers, Inc.
8	23	Trout Unlimited
9	1	Letters - Robert Reschke/Al Pellicane (fishing friend)
9	2	Letters - Thomas Kennedy/Al Pellicane (fishing trip exchanges)
9	3	Travel plans with correspondence and brochures
9	4	Stream guides - Trout Unlimited
9	5	Hiking trail guides - Appalachian and New York state
9	6	Maps - fishing information - Maine
9	7	Maps - fishing information - New York, includes extensive Batten Kill papers
9	8	Maps - fishing information - Pennsylvania
9	9	Catalogs for collectible fishing tackle
9	10	Catalogs for fishing books
10	1	Books -juvenile fish book, canoeing, joke book, guide book
10	2	Assorted fishing periodicals
10	3	Letters - Richard Pellicane
10	4	Rocket fishing
10	5	Miscellaneous personal papers - legal documents, sales receipts, correspondence
10	6	Ephemera - greeting cards, patch, journal with fish theme cover (no entries)
10	7	Book manuscript, "Montauk Mornings; A Surfcaster's View," by Al Pellicane	circa 1990

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