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Western Humanities Review records, 1951-1988
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Western Humanities Review
- Title
- Western Humanities Review records
- Dates
- 1951-1988 (inclusive)19511988
1964-1985 (bulk)19641985 - Quantity
- 3.50 linear ft.
- Collection Number
- Acc0457
- Summary
- The Western Humanities Review has been published at the University of Utah since 1947 This collection contains correspondence, memoranda, grant applications, and galley proofs.
- Repository
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University of Utah Libraries, University Archives and Records Management
University Archives and Records Management, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
666 Guardsman Way
Salt Lake City, UT
84112
Telephone: 8015818242
david.buhler@utah.edu - Access Restrictions
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Materials must be used on-site; advance notice suggested. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The Western Humanities Review (originally the Utah Humanities Review) has been published at the University of Utah since 1947. It was originally published by the Utah Humanities Research Foundation, but was taken over by the Department of English in 1962. It contains poetry, short stories, essays, and reviews. Jack Garlington served as editor from 1962-1986.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection contains correspondence, memoranda, grant applications, and galley proofs. Most of the materials concern acceptance and rejection of submissions, solicitation of reviews, and internal organizational matters. Included are galley proofs of three issues in 1988. There are also letters signed by Wallace Stegner, Dale L. Morgan, Joyce Carol Oates, Robert Penn Warren.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
Initial Citation: Western Humanities Review records, Acc. 457, Box [ ]. University Archives and Records Management. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott. Salt Lake City, Utah.
Following Citations:Acc. 457.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Acceptances, 1957-1959, 1972-1980Return to Top
Container(s): Box 1
Budget to CorrespondenceReturn to Top
Container(s): Box 2
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Folder | ||
| 1-3 | Budget |
1961-1969; 1984-1986 |
| 4 | Business |
1965-1982 |
| 5 | Coordinating Council of Literary Magazines |
1976-1980 |
| 6-12 | Correspondence |
1951-1958; 1971-1974; 1976-1980 |
Correspondence, 1979-1985Return to Top
Container(s): Box 3
Correspondence to Grant ApplicationsReturn to Top
Container(s): Box 4
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Folder | ||
| 1 | Correspondence |
1988 |
| 2 | Correspondence - " Kooks" |
1976-1978 |
| 3 | Correspondence - " Praise and Adulation" |
1972-1979 |
| 4 | Editors |
1962-1985 |
| 5-7 | Galley Proofs |
1988 |
| 8 | Gathering of Poets |
1976 |
| 9 | Gatherings |
1977-1979 |
| 10-11 | Grant Applications |
1975-1981 |
Possible Reviewers to RejectionsReturn to Top
Container(s): Box 5
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Folder | ||
| 1 | Possible Reviewers |
1966-1977 |
| 2-10 | Rejections |
1964-1965 |
Rejections to Reviews PublishedReturn to Top
Container(s): Box 6
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Folder | ||
| 1-6 | Rejections |
1965 |
| 7 | Reviews Promised, Not Received/" Broken Promises, Blighted Trust" |
1970-1971 |
| 8-9 | Reviews Published |
1969-1970 |
Reviews Published to University of Utah PressReturn to Top
Container(s): Box 7
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Folder | ||
| 1-7 | Reviews Published |
1971-1979 |
| 8 | Revisions - Gertzman |
1981-1982 |
| 9 | Revisions - Lynds |
1981 |
| 10 | University of Utah Press |
1964 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Authors, American--20th century
- Scholarly periodicals--Utah--History--Sources
- Universities and colleges--Utah--Salt Lake City--History--Sources
Personal Names
- Garlington, Jack
- Morgan, Dale Lowell, 1914-1971--Correspondence
- Oates, Joyce Carol, 1938- --Correspondence
- Stegner, Wallace Earle, 1909--Correspondence
- Warren, Robert Penn, 1905- --Correspondence
Corporate Names
- University of Utah--History--Sources
Form or Genre Terms
- Applications
- Correspondence
- Galley proofs
- Memorandums
Finding aid created by David Buhler
2018
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