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W. Edward Clark Papers, 1937-1997
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Clark, W. Edward
- Title
- W. Edward Clark Papers
- Dates
- 1937-1997 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 2.00 cubic ft. (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 12761
- Summary
- W. Edward Clark was an author and high school teacher. Collection contains manuscripts of plays, poems, and novels, personal journals, newspaper clippings, and correspondence written by W. Edward Clark.
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
W. Edward Clark was an author and high school teacher. He was raised in Omaha, Nebraska and went onto receive his B.A. from the University of Chicago in 1935 and his M.A. in English and Philosophy from Columbia University. He was awarded a John Hay Fellowship and studied playwriting under Robert Penn Warren at Yale’s School of Drama. In March 1942, Clark joined the U.S. Army where he served in Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland, and Central Europe, reaching the rank of Major during World War II. From 1946-1976 he taught at Central High School in Omaha, Nebraska. He copyrighted 15 plays and 6 books of poetry, winning many awards for his writing, painting, and photography.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection contains manuscripts of plays, poems, and novels, personal journals, newspaper clippings, and correspondence written by W. Edward Clark.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
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Restrictions on Use
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Preferred Citation
Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Related Materials
There are no known other archival collections created by W. Edward Clark at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
This material was received from John F. Williams from 2020-2021.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Krist Jessup in May 2021 and updated by Jamie J. Greene in October 2023.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | Books of poems |
1937-1997 |
| 1 | Correspondence and newspaper clippings |
1943-1962 |
| 1 | Journals |
1937-1954 |
Manuscripts: |
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| Box | ||
| 1 | "4x4" |
1993 |
| 1 | "Alumni House" |
undated |
| 1 | "Apache Run" |
undated |
| 1 | "Ascension Day" |
undated |
| 1 | "Ascension Day or The Third Time's the Charm" |
undated |
| 1 | "At the Richest Club in the World" |
1979 |
| 1 | "The Barefoot Beachhead" |
1982 |
| 1 | "The Beast and the Burden" |
undated |
| 1 | "A Brief for Middle Age" |
undated |
| 1 | "A Card for Christmas" |
undated |
| 1 | "The City of Last Resort" |
undated |
| 1 | "Condominium" |
undated |
| 1 | "Don't Touch Me I'll Kill You" |
undated |
| 1 | "Drawing to a Close" |
1994 |
| 1 | "A Family Affair" |
undated |
| 1 | "Field Works" |
undated |
| 2 | "First Trust" |
1978 |
| 2 | "A Garden of Eden Ago: Love Sonnets" |
1978 |
| 2 | "The Gods Go West" |
undated |
| 2 | "Gordon Macbeth of Sandy Bend" |
1979 |
| 2 | "Halloran" |
undated |
| 2 | "The Journal of a Peaceful Man" |
undated |
| 2 | "The Kid" |
undated |
| 2 | "The Legend of Lulu City" |
1977 |
| 2 | "Orpheus in Limbo" |
1978 |
| 2 | "Passe Toutes Directions" Hallmark Fund for Television Drama |
undated |
| 2 | "The Patent Leather Lovers" |
undated |
| 2 | "The Pilgrim Sons" |
undated |
| 2 | "Quatrains From a Plainsman" |
1993 |
| 2 | "Remember the Day" |
undated |
| 2 | "Selections X" poems |
1960 |
| 2 | "Snowcover" A play in two acts |
undated |
| 2 | "The Song of the Solomons" |
undated |
| 2 | "Sweetbriar on the Bittersweet" |
undated |
| 2 | "Telephotos and Wide Angles" |
undated |
| 2 | "The Third Coming or Faust in North Eden" |
1985 |
| 2 | "Three Wild Jacks" |
undated |
| 2 | "The Toy Shop" |
undated |
| 2 | "Tuesday, Due West" |
1956 |
| 2 | "You're Dead Can You Hear Me" |
1974 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- American fiction
- Authors, American
- Plays
- Poetry
- War poetry, American
- Western stories
- World War, 1939-1945
Geographical Names
- Nebraska -- History
Processed by Krist Jessup
2021
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