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William C. Anderson Papers, 1954-2003
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- William C. Anderson Papers
- Dates
- 1954-2003 (inclusive)19542003
- Quantity
- 7.5 linear feet, (17 boxes)
- Collection Number
- MSS 218
- Summary
- Correspondence, contracts, clippings, fan mail, photos, and other papers, relating to chiefly to William C. Anderson's books and their film adaptations; together personal correspondence, typescripts of other writings, magazine columns, and speeches. Books represented include Bat-21, the story of Lt. Col. Iceal (Gene) Hambleton, a downed American pilot in the Vietnam War. Magazine columns relate chiefly to retirement travel in motor homes. Correspondents include the William Morris Agency and Gene Hambleton.
- Repository
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Boise State University Library, Special Collections and Archives
Special Collections and Archives
1910 University Drive
Boise ID
83725
Telephone: 2084263990
archives@boisestate.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is available for research.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided, in part, by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
William C. Anderson, author and Air Force officer, was born May 7, 1920, in La Junta Colorado. Shortly after his birth, his father Robert and mother Fannie Anderson moved to Boise, Idaho. William, also known as Andy, grew up in Boise. He graduated from Boise High School in 1938. After high school William attended Boise Junior College and Fort Hays College in Kansas. He put his education on hold and joined the Army Air Corps shortly after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor.
Anderson chose a career as an Air Force Officer. He flew in the Berlin Airlift, piloted air-evacuation aircraft during the Korean War, and commanded a weather reconnaissance squadron during the Eniwetok H-bomb tests. He also wrote while in the Air Force, editing Air Force publications and beginning work on his first books. He ended his military career involved in the Cuban Missile Crisis and working in the Pentagon. He retired from the Air Force in 1964 and eventually moved back to his hometown of Boise.
Love for writing kept him busy in his retirement. His 20 books were influenced by his experience in the military and his natural wit and humor. Anderson "hit it big" with his book Bat-21, the true story of the rescue of a downed American Air Force officer in Vietnam. In 1988 he wrote the screenplay for the movie version, starring Danny Glover and Gene Hackman. This movie was a huge success and the highlight of Anderson's career. Anderson also wrote a monthly column for Motor Home magazine. This was a humorous column about Anderson's journeys with his wife on the road.
Anderson married Dortha Power in 1948. William and Dortha were the parents of three children: Ann, Scott, and Holly.
Anderson died of natural causes at the age of 83 in Fairfield, California, on May 16, 2003.
Sources:
Biographical information found within the collection
Obituary, Idaho Statesman, May 21, 2003
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The William C. Anderson papers consist chiefly of correspondence, contracts, business papers, clippings, fan mail, photos, and other papers, relating to his books and writing career. Virtually every aspect of book writing, from the creative impulses through business negotiations (contracts, foreign editions, film adaptations) and promotional tours are documented here. There is a great deal of paperwork relating to two books: Bat-21, the story of the rescue of a downed American fighter pilot during the Vietnam War (made into a movie starring Gene Hackman and Danny Glover), and another work of nonfiction, Lady Bluebeard, about Lyda Southard, a serial husband killer in Idaho. Most of Anderson's other books, also represented by papers in the collection, are in the humorous vein, as are the magazine columns he wrote about retirement travel in a motor home. Anderson corresponded widely; that correspondence can be found throughout the collection. Special Collections also holds foreign language editions of Bat-21 in Japanese, French, and Dutch.
A chronological list of William C. Anderson's published books follows:
Five, Four, Three, Two, One--Pfft (1960)
Penelope (1963)
Adam M-1: a novel (1964)
Pandemonium on the Potomac: a novel (1966)
The Gooney Bird: a novel (1968)
The Two-ton Albatross, or Across a Transcontinental Highway in a Travel Trailer...(1969)
The Apoplectic Palm Tree: a novel (1969)
Roll up the Wallpaper, We're Moving (1970)
Hurricane Hunters: a novel (1972)
The Headstrong Houseboat (1972)
The Great Bicycle Expedition: Freewheeling through Europe...(1973)
Different Spokes for Different Folks (1973)
Penelope, the Damp Detective (1974)
When the Offspring Have Sprung (1978)
Home Sweet Home Has Wheels, or, Please Don't Tailgate the Real Estate (1979)
BAT-21 (1980)
Bomber Crew 369 (1986)
Taming Mighty Alaska: an RV Odyssey (1990)
Lady Bluebeard (1994)
How to Survive Hospital Care, or "Why They Keep Bedpans in the Freezer" (1996)
Forms part of the Idaho Writers Archive.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
[item description], William C. Anderson Papers, Box [number] Folder [number], Boise State University Special Collections and Archives.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
The collection is arranged in six series: 1. Biographical and personal papers; 2. Correspondence; 3. Books; 4. Motor Home column; 5. Other writings; and 6. Photos.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
1: Biographical and personal papersReturn to Top
William C. Anderson was often invited to speak before groups. Most of his speeches were written with the intent to encourage students to write, or to promote one of his books. Anderson reveals his life accomplishments and gifts of humility and humor in his speeches. His audiences ranged from high school students to professionals.
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Box | Folder | ||
1 | 1 | Obituaries and biographical material |
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1 | 2 | Focus articles (Boise State University) |
1987-2002 |
1 | 3 | Book synopses |
circa 1996 |
1 | 4 | Biographical Speech: Air Weather Reconnaissance Association |
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1 | 5 | Biographical Speech: Boise Area High Schools |
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1 | 6 | Biographical Speech: Boise High School Class Reunion |
1996 1998 |
1 | 7 | Biographical Speech: Boise State University Writing Class |
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1 | 8 | Biographical Speech: Malheur County Historical Society |
1998 |
1 | 9 | Biographical Speech: Idaho Film and Video Association |
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1 | 10 | Biographical Speech: Idaho Film and Video Association |
1996 |
1 | 11 | Biographical Speech: Idaho Film and Video Association |
undated |
1 | 12 | Biographical Speech: Learning Lab (Boise Idaho) |
1999 |
1 | 13 | Biographical Speech: Life On Wheels |
1999 |
1 | 14 | Biographical Speech: Lions Club |
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1 | 15 | Biographical Speech: Medical and Surgical Nurses |
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1 | 16 | Biographical Speech: Meet The Author |
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1 | 17 | Biographical Speech: Officers Spouses Club, Mountain Home AFB |
1998 |
1 | 18 | Biographical Speech: Retired Officers Association, North Solano, California |
1998 2000 |
1 | 19 | Biographical Speech: SIRS (Sons In Retirement) Tri-City Branch, California |
2000 |
1 | 20 | Biographical Speech: St. Louis Seminar |
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1 | 21 | Biographical Speech: Subsidy Rights (Arizona Authors Seminar) |
1980 |
1 | 22 | Biographical Speech: William Anderson Writing Award at Boise State University |
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1 | 23 | Biographical Speech: Clippings, Source material |
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1 | 24 | Biographical Speech: Speech fragments |
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1 | 25 | Seminar evaluation: Life on Wheels (University of Idaho) |
1996-1998 |
1 | 26 | Personal Papers: Spam: Processed Food, Recipes, and Memorabilia |
2: CorrespondenceReturn to Top
William C. Anderson's general correspondence files contain correspondence from literary agents, friends, and fans. Anderson was a loyal correspondent with his fans and made many relationships throughout the country. Fan mail files date from 1969 through 1985. Business correspondence relating specifically to each of Anderson's books is filed in Series 3, Books.
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Box | Folder | ||
2 | 1 | Literary Agents: William Morris Agency |
1966-2000 |
2 | 2 | Literary Agents: General Correspondence |
1966-2002 |
2 | 3 | Boise State University correspondence |
1991-1999 |
2 | 4 | Bowling Green State University |
1973 1990 |
2 | 5 | Callender, Signe |
1999-2000 |
2 | 6 | Crown Publishers |
1991 |
2 | 7 | Cregen, Jim and Marie |
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2 | 8 | Glines, C.V. |
1997 |
2 | 9 | Kelly, Cornelius B. III |
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2 | 10 | McConnell, Jim |
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2 | 11 | Power, Camille |
1975-1978 |
2 | 12 | Reader's Digest |
1983 |
2 | 13 | Thurman, G.D. |
1999-2000 |
2 | 14 | University of Wyoming |
1980-1981 |
2 | 15 | Waple, George H. |
2000 |
2 | 16 | Yeagar, Chuck |
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2 | 17 | General Correspondence: Miscellaneous |
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2 | 18 | General Correspondence: first name only |
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2 | 19 | General Correspondence: Organizations |
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Fan mail |
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Box | Folder | ||
3 | 1 | Armstrong, Tessa |
1980-1982 |
3 | 2 | Atkins, Madena |
1977-1981 |
3 | 3 | Abt, Peter |
1981 |
3 | 4 | Bacus, Janet |
2000 |
3 | 5 | Budensheim, Don |
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3 | 6 | Bunke, Chuck |
1977 |
3 | 7 | Bard, Mimi |
1977 |
3 | 8 | Buchanan, Robert and Maxine |
1970-1982 |
3 | 9 | Connelly, Mike |
1980 |
3 | 10 | Crane, Betty |
1984 |
3 | 11 | Clemens, Cyril (Mark Twain Journal) |
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3 | 12 | Denimore, Louise |
1973 |
3 | 13 | Doyne, Jean |
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3 | 14 | Ekberg, Mariette |
1976-1983 |
3 | 15 | Forno, Erik |
1981 |
3 | 16 | Falls, Ed and Betty |
1982 |
3 | 17 | Glover, Richard and Gayla |
1977-1980 |
3 | 18 | Greenwell, Elizabeth |
1980 |
3 | 19 | Huff, Joanie |
1980-1986 |
3 | 20 | Hodge, Pat |
1981 |
3 | 21 | Hirt, Albert |
1972 |
3 | 22 | Johnson, Helen |
1973-1974 |
3 | 23 | Korybut, Wanda |
1976 |
3 | 24 | Lively, Jeanne |
1982 |
3 | 25 | Lajune, Marilyn |
1980 |
3 | 26 | Larsen, Betty |
1983-1984 |
3 | 27 | Mack, George L. |
1971 |
3 | 28 | Martin, Miriam |
1983 |
3 | 29 | McGee, Debbie |
1972-1980 |
3 | 30 | Mayfield, Ramon |
1973-1983 |
3 | 31 | Norris, Bev |
2002 |
3 | 32 | Parnell, J.G. |
1981-1983 |
3 | 33 | Roberts, Don |
1981 |
3 | 34 | Robinson, Theodore |
1975 |
3 | 35 | Rogers, Paul N. |
1974-1976 |
3 | 36 | Savell, Nelda |
1978 |
3 | 37 | Smith, Jan |
1983 |
3 | 38 | Schaffer, J. |
1980 |
3 | 39 | Sammis, Joyce |
1977-1979 |
3 | 40 | Sheller, Frank |
1982 |
3 | 41 | Swanson, John |
1973 |
3 | 42 | Shaw, Janet |
1974-1975 |
3 | 43 | Tumbleson, Jack |
1978 |
3 | 44 | Young, PFC |
1984 |
3 | 45 | Miscellaneous |
1969-1970 |
3 | 46 | Miscellaneous |
1971-1972 |
3 | 47 | Miscellaneous |
1973-1974 |
3 | 48 | Miscellaneous |
1975-1976 |
3 | 49 | Miscellaneous |
1977-1978 |
3 | 50 | Miscellaneous |
1979-1980 |
3 | 51 | Miscellaneous |
1981-1982 |
3 | 52 | Miscellaneous |
1983-1985 |
3 | 53 | Miscellaneous |
undated |
3: BooksReturn to Top
Anderson wrote some twenty books. His most popular books were Bat-21, Lady Bluebeard, and the Penelope stories. This series contains contracts for his books, sales and royalty reports, and correspondence relating to publication, reprints, rights, and possible television and motion picture adaptations.
Anderson's career highlight was his book and screenplay Bat-21. Bat-21 was the story of the rescue of Iceal "Gene" Hambleton, the navigator on an American combat aircraft shot down in Vietnam. This book and film brought Anderson wide recognition and is the largest section of this series. Correspondence can be found with literary agents, producers, publishers, and Gene Hambleton and his wife Gwen. Much of the correspondence relates to the production of the motion picture.
Anderson's book Lady Bluebeard is a story about a female serial killer. Lyda Southard was imprisoned in Anderson's hometown of Boise, Idaho. Research files comprise much of this series. Anderson's correspondence with Idaho's former Governor's Cecil Andrus and Phil Batt reveal his efforts in trying to create a film about Southard. Drafts of Anderson's Lady Bluebeard screenplay are also included in this series.
Anderson's Penelope is the story of a porpoise used for military communications. This story was very successful and Anderson sold movie rights to Filmways Productions.
Penelope was so successful that Anderson wrote a sequel. Penelope the Damp Detective was the evolution of Penelope. Anderson wrote a screenplay, which is included in this series.
The subjects of Anderson's books were inspired by his life experiences. His first book, Five, Four, Three, Two, One -- Pfft (1960), written while he was still in the Air Force, was a humorous look at military life on Eniwetok Atoll, site of nuclear bomb tests in the 1950s. Whether Anderson's experiences were family adventures, military endeavors, or trips to the hospital, Anderson always wrote with a healthy imagination.
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Bat-21 (1980) |
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Box | Folder | ||
4 | 1 | Correspondence: Acropole |
1982 |
4 | 2 | Correspondence: Baruch, Donald E. |
1984 |
4 | 3 | Correspondence: Bantam Books |
1982-1996 |
4 | 4 | Correspondence: Burke, Shirley |
1987-1988 |
4 | 5 | Correspondence: Crown Publishers |
1975-1976 |
4 | 6 | Correspondence: Chapman, Ben |
1983 |
4 | 7 | Correspondence: Clarke, John |
1980-1983 |
4 | 8 | Correspondence: DQ T.V. Productions Inc. |
1985 |
4 | 9 | Correspondence: Diamonds |
1980 |
4 | 10 | Correspondence: Fischer, David |
1983-1985 |
4 | 11 | Correspondence: Genson, Gen |
1977-1981 |
4 | 12 | Correspondence: HPI Productions |
1984 |
4 | 13 | Correspondence: Hambleton, Gene and Gwen |
1975-1980 |
4 | 14 | Correspondence: Hambleton, Gene and Gwen |
1981-1985 |
4 | 15 | Correspondence: Hambleton, Gene and Gwen |
1986-2002 |
4 | 16 | Correspondence: Itinerary (Promotional tour) |
1988 |
4 | 17 | Correspondence: Nasuda, Wakahito |
1987-1990 |
4 | 18 | Correspondence: Prentice Hall |
1979-1988 |
5 | 1 | Correspondence: Jerry Reed Producers |
1986-1988 |
5 | 2 | Correspondence: Readers Digest |
1981 |
5 | 3 | Correspondence: Salt, Gary |
1982 |
5 | 4 | Correspondence: Teller, Suzanne |
1985-1986 |
5 | 5 | Correspondence: William Morris Agency |
1975-1994 |
5 | 6 | Correspondence: Writers Guild of America |
1985 |
5 | 7 | General Correspondence: Miscellaneous |
1976-1998 |
5 | 8 | Motion Picture: Production Information |
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5 | 9 | Screenplay |
1983 |
5 | 10 | Screenplay |
1987 |
Adam M-1 (1964) |
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Box | Folder | ||
6 | 1 | Correspondence: Casey, John |
1976-1977 |
6 | 2 | This folder not used |
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6 | 3 | Correspondence: Crown Publishers |
1964-1992 |
6 | 4 | Correspondence: William Morris Agency |
1976-1992 |
6 | 5 | Contract and book cover |
1964 |
6 | 6 | General Correspondence |
1965-1976 |
The Apoplectic Palm Tree (1969) |
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Box | Folder | ||
6 | 7 | Correspondence: Crown Publishers |
1964-1992 |
6 | 8 | Correspondence: William Morris Agency |
1968-1969 |
6 | 9 | Contract and book cover |
1969 |
6 | 10 | General Correspondence |
1969-1983 |
6 | 11 | Clipping |
1969 |
Bomber Crew 369 (1986) |
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Box | Folder | ||
6 | 12 | Correspondence: Acropole |
1987 |
6 | 13 | Correspondence: Bantam Books |
1985-1987 |
6 | 14 | Correspondence: Burke, Shirley |
1985-1987 |
6 | 15 | Correspondence: Crown Publishers |
1984 |
6 | 16 | Correspondence: Karstensen, Bob |
1985-1987 |
6 | 17 | Correspondence: William Morris Agency |
1984-1986 |
6 | 18 | General Correspondence |
1984-1992 |
6 | 19 | Contract |
1985 |
6 | 20 | Clippings |
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Home Sweet Home Has Wheels, or, Please Don't Tailgate the Real Estate (1979) |
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Box | Folder | ||
6 | 21 | Correspondence: Apollo RV |
1976-1980 |
6 | 22 | Correspondence: Crown Publishers |
1978-1992 |
6 | 23 | Correspondence: Trailer Life |
1976-1979 |
6 | 24 | Correspondence: TL Enterprises Inc. |
1997-1999 |
6 | 25 | Correspondence: William Morris Agency |
1978-1979 |
6 | 26 | General Correspondence |
1976-1998 |
6 | 27 | Contract |
1978 |
The Great Bicycle Expedition (1973) |
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Box | Folder | ||
6 | 28 | Correspondence: Crown Publishers |
1972-1992 |
6 | 29 | Correspondence: Sandler Institution Films |
1973-1976 |
6 | 30 | Correspondence: William Morris Agency |
1972-1973 |
6 | 31 | General Correspondence |
1972-1975 |
6 | 32 | Concept |
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6 | 33 | Contract |
1972 |
Five, Four, Three, Two, One -- Pfft (1960) |
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Box | Folder | ||
7 | 1 | Correspondence: Ace Publishers |
1960 |
7 | 2 | General Correspondence |
1961-1998 |
7 | 3 | Contract and book cover |
1960 |
7 | 4 | Clippings |
1960-1961 |
The Gooney Bird (1968) |
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Box | Folder | ||
7 | 5 | Correspondence: Kruegar, Carl |
1970-1971 |
7 | 6 | Correspondence: Johnson, J. Bond |
1976-1978 |
7 | 7 | Correspondence: Scharff, Steven |
1979 |
7 | 8 | Correspondence: Crown Publishers |
1969-1992 |
7 | 9 | Correspondence: Military |
1969-1979 |
7 | 10 | Correspondence: Paperback Library, Inc. |
1968-1974 |
7 | 11 | Correspondence: Warner Brothers |
1976-1979 |
7 | 12 | Correspondence: William Morris Agency |
1969-1975 |
7 | 13 | About the Author and Property |
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7 | 14 | Vietnam Propaganda Leaflets |
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7 | 15 | General Correspondence |
1969-1998 |
7 | 16 | Contract |
1967 |
7 | 17 | Clippings |
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The Headstrong Houseboat (1972) |
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Box | Folder | ||
7 | 18 | Correspondence: Crown Publishers |
1968-1992 |
7 | 19 | Correspondence: Rudder Magazine |
1970-1971 |
7 | 20 | Correspondence: Walt Disney Productions |
1971 |
7 | 21 | Correspondence: William Morris Agency |
1968-1974 |
7 | 22 | General Correspondence |
1970-1975 |
7 | 23 | Contract and Copyright |
1970 |
How to Survive Hospital Care (1996) |
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Box | Folder | ||
7 | 24 | Financial Activity Report |
1995-2000 |
7 | 25 | General Correspondence |
1993-1999 |
7 | 26 | Contract and Copyright |
1995 |
Hurricane Hunters (1972) |
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Box | Folder | ||
7 | 27 | Correspondence: Crown Publishers |
1968-1992 |
7 | 28 | Correspondence: United States Air Force |
1969-1974 |
7 | 29 | Correspondence: US Weather Bureau |
1969-1970 |
7 | 30 | Correspondence: William Morris Agency |
1968-1973 |
7 | 31 | General Correspondence |
1969-1976 |
Hurricane (motion picture) (1974) |
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Box | Folder | ||
8 | 1 | Correspondence: Metromedia Producers Corporation |
1974 |
8 | 2 | Correspondence: TV Guide |
1974-1975 |
8 | 3 | Correspondence: William Morris Agency |
1973-1986 |
8 | 4 | General Correspondence |
1974-1986 |
8 | 5 | Pictures, Bookcover, Clippings |
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8 | 6 | Contract |
1972 |
Lady Bluebeard (1994) |
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Box | Folder | ||
8 | 7 | Correspondence: First-person accounts |
1994-1998 |
8 | 8 | Correspondence: Idaho's State Governor's Office |
1993-1996 |
8 | 9 | Correspondence: Lyons, Jennifer |
1992-1998 |
8 | 10 | Correspondence: Mitchell, Kirk |
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8 | 11 | Correspondence: Pruett Books; Fred Pruett |
1993-1998 |
8 | 12 | Correspondence: General |
1992-1998 |
8 | 13 | Correspondence: Research |
1991-1998 |
8 | 14 | Research notes and photocopies |
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8 | 15 | Toxicological Report: William Gordon McHaffie |
1921 |
8 | 16 | Lyda Southard's interment record |
1958 |
8 | 17 | Book contract, cover |
1993 |
8 | 18 | Notes about the book |
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8 | 19 | Publicity |
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8 | 20 | Monthly Financial Reports |
1996-200 |
8 | 21 | Business plan for proposed motion picture |
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8 | 22 | Screenplay: Original script |
1997 |
8 | 23 | Screenplay: Final script |
2001 |
8 | 24 | Clippings |
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Pandemonium on the Potomac (1966) |
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Box | Folder | ||
9 | 1 | Correspondence: Crown Publishers |
1979-1992 |
9 | 2 | Correspondence: Dreifuss, Arthur |
1984-1985 |
9 | 3 | Correspondence: Genson, Gen |
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9 | 4 | General Correspondence; About the property |
1967-2000 |
9 | 5 | Contract |
1965 |
9 | 6 | Clippings |
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Penelope (1963)
Includes a version transcribed in English Braille
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Box | Folder | ||
9 | 7 | Correspondence: Columbia Pictures Television |
1980-1982 |
9 | 8 | Correspondence: Crown Publishers |
1969-1992 |
9 | 9 | Correspondence: Filmways |
1963-1982 |
9 | 10 | General Correspondence |
1969-1982 |
9 | 11 | Synopsis and concept for TV series |
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9 | 12 | Contract |
1962 |
9 | 13 | Clippings |
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Penelope, the Damp Detective (1974) |
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Box | Folder | ||
9 | 14 | Correspondence: Hayakawa, Kiyoshi |
1975-1980 |
9 | 15 | Correspondence: Crown Publishers |
1973-1992 |
9 | 16 | Correspondence: Filmways |
1973-1981 |
9 | 17 | Correspondence: William Morris Agency |
1973-1980 |
9 | 18 | General Correspondence |
1973-1988 |
9 | 19 | Screenplay |
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9 | 20 | Contract |
1973 |
9 | 21 | Clippings |
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Roll up the Wallpaper, We're Moving! (1970) |
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Box | Folder | ||
9 | 22 | Correspondence: Andrews, Bart |
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9 | 23 | Correspondence: Crown Publishers |
1968-1992 |
9 | 24 | Correspondence: William Morris Agency |
1969-1971 |
9 | 25 | General Correspondence |
1970-1972 |
9 | 26 | Contract and book cover |
1969 |
Taming Mighty Alaska (1990) |
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Box | Folder | ||
9 | 27 | Correspondence: Ashley Books Inc. |
1988 |
9 | 28 | Correspondence: Burke, Shirley |
1986-1987 |
9 | 29 | Correspondence: Prentice Hall |
1985 |
9 | 30 | Correspondence: Pruett Publishing |
1988-1994 |
9 | 31 | General Correspondence |
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9 | 32 | Contract |
1988 |
9 | 33 | Clippings |
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The Two-ton Albatross (1969) |
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Box | Folder | ||
10 | 1 | Correspondence: Crown Publishers |
1969-1992 |
10 | 2 | Correspondence: William Morris Agency |
1968-1969 |
10 | 3 | General Correspondence |
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10 | 4 | Contract and book cover |
1967 |
When the Offspring Have Sprung (1978) |
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Box | Folder | ||
10 | 5 | Correspondence: Crown Publishers |
1977-1992 |
10 | 6 | Correspondence: William Morris Agency |
1977-1978 |
10 | 7 | General Correspondence |
1978 |
10 | 8 | Contract and book cover |
1977 |
10 | 9 | Clippings |
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Other Projects |
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Box | Folder | ||
10 | 10 | War Story Book: General Correspondence |
2000-2001 |
4: Motor Home columnReturn to Top
Anderson's love for traveling the United States in his motor home with his wife Dortha led to the opportunity to write for Motor Home magazine. Anderson began his "Back Roads" column for Motor Home starting in 1988. In 1995 Anderson's column was renamed to "Off Ramp", but the column's content and Anderson's humorous style remained the same. Anderson wrote his column practically every month and continued to until March 2003, two months before his death. Typescripts and published copies of Anderson's monthly column are both available within this series.
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Box | Folder | ||
11 | 1 | Typescripts |
1988 |
11 | 2 | Typescripts |
1989 |
11 | 3 | Typescripts |
1990 |
11 | 4 | Typescripts |
1991 |
11 | 5 | Typescripts |
1992 |
11 | 6 | Typescripts |
1993 |
11 | 7 | Typescripts |
1996 |
11 | 8 | Typescripts |
1997 |
11 | 9 | Typescripts |
1998 |
11 | 10 | Typescripts |
1999 |
11 | 11 | Typescripts |
2000 |
11 | 12 | Typescripts |
2001-2002 |
11 | 13 | Typescripts |
2003 undated |
11 | 14 | Clippings |
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11 | 15 | Correspondence |
1990 |
12 | 1 | Backroads Column: Published |
1988 |
12 | 2 | Backroads Column: Published |
1989 |
12 | 3 | Backroads Column: Published |
1990 |
12 | 4 | Backroads Column: Published |
1991 |
12 | 5 | Backroads Column: Published |
1992 |
12 | 6 | Backroads Column: Published |
1993 |
12 | 7 | Backroads Column: Published |
1994 |
12 | 8 | Backroads Column: Published |
1995 |
12 | 9 | Off Ramp Column: Published |
1995 |
12 | 10 | Off Ramp Column: Published |
1996 |
12 | 11 | Off Ramp Column: Published |
1997 |
12 | 12 | Off Ramp Column: Published |
1998 |
12 | 13 | Off Ramp Column: Published |
1999 |
12 | 14 | Off Ramp Column: Published |
2000 |
12 | 15 | Off Ramp Column: Published |
2001 |
12 | 16 | Off Ramp Column: Published |
2002 |
12 | 17 | Off Ramp Column: Published |
2003 |
12 | 18 | Off Ramp Column: Published |
undated |
12 | 19 | Correspondence: Cregen |
1999 |
12 | 20 | Correspondence: Estes, Bill |
1999 |
12 | 21 | Correspondence: Foreman, Jim |
1997-2000 |
12 | 22 | Correspondence: Hofferen, Jim |
1999 |
12 | 23 | Correspondence: Jones, Tom |
1998-2000 |
12 | 24 | Correspondence: Judy, John H. |
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12 | 25 | Correspondence: Liberator Club |
2000 |
12 | 26 | Correspondence: Moore, Nancy |
1999 |
12 | 27 | Correspondence: TL Enterprises |
1989-2002 |
12 | 28 | Correspondence: Thompson, Bruce A. |
2000 |
12 | 29 | Correspondence: Inspiration |
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12 | 30 | General Correspondence |
1991-1999 |
12 | 31 | Clippings |
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13 |
Motor Home
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July 2002 | |
13 |
Motor Home
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August 2002 | |
13 |
Motor Home
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October 2002 | |
13 |
Motor Home
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December 2002 | |
13 |
Motor Home
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January 2003 | |
13 |
Motor Home
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March 2003 | |
13 |
Motor Home
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April 2003 | |
13 |
Motor Home
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May 2003 |
5: Other writingsReturn to Top
Anderson wrote for a variety of magazines. He wrote articles for GMC Motor Home News, The Armed Forces Journal, The Observer, The Retired Officer's Association and many others. Anderson wrote his "C.R Terror" column for the United State Air force Military Air Transport Service, or MATS Flyer, the title of their magazine. The combat readiness training programs inspired C.R. Terror; he took the programs initials CRT and created his fictional hero C.R. Terror. He wrote many co-authored pieces. Most of his joint works were done with Larry Lansburgh, who tended to focus mostly on film as a medium.
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Box | Folder | ||
14 | 1 | GMC Motor Home News |
2000-2003 |
14 | 2 | The Brass Rail |
1954-1955 |
14 | 3 | Family House Boating |
1973 |
14 | 4 | Family House Boating |
1974 |
14 | 5 | Family Motor Coaching |
1979 |
14 | 6 | Business and Commercial Aviation |
1970 |
14 | 7 | Boeing Magazine |
1956 |
14 | 8 | Armed Forces Journal |
1975 |
14 | 9 | Good Housekeeping |
1969 |
14 | 10 | Heart to Heart |
1992 |
14 | 11 | Highways |
1991 |
14 | 12 | Highways |
1992 |
14 | 13 | Motorhome Life, |
1979-1980 |
14 | 14 | Pacific Air Force Flyer, |
1957 |
14 | 15 | Pegasus |
1952 |
14 | 16 | Roads to Adventure |
1996 |
14 | 17 | Trailer Life |
1991-1997 |
14 | 18 | Westways |
1970-1971 |
14 | 19 | Where to Retire |
1993 |
14 | 20 | The Observer: Air Weather Service |
1954 |
14 | 21 | The Observer: Air Weather Service |
1955 |
14 | 22 | The Observer: Air Weather Service |
1956 |
14 | 23 | Ford Times |
1988 |
14 | 24 | TL Enterprises |
1990-1995 |
14 | 25 | The Retired Officers Magazine |
1996 |
14 | 26 | The Retired Officers Magazine |
1999 |
14 | 27 | The Retired Officers Magazine: Correspondence |
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14 | 28 | Magazine Articles: General Correspondence |
1988-1998 |
14 | 29 | Magazine Articles: Clippings |
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14 | 30 | Electricity from the Sun (article) |
1979 |
Coauthored works |
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Box | Folder | ||
15 | 1 | Mary Anderson Staples: You Can't Play With Buffalo Chips, 1998 |
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15 | 2 | Larry Lansburgh: Free and Easy, 1970 |
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15 | 3 | Larry Lansburgh: Free and Easy, Draft |
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15 | 4 | Larry Lansburgh: The Coyote Kid,1976 |
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15 | 5 | Larry Lansburgh: The Mermaid and the Sea Lion |
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15 | 6 | Larry Lansburgh: A Doolie Named Shep, 1976 |
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15 | 7 | Larry Lansburgh: Cow Dog, 1972 |
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15 | 8 | Larry Lansburgh: The Bigger the Better- Screenplay |
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15 | 9 | Larry Lansburgh: The Falcon with Bedroom Eyes |
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15 | 10 | Larry Lansburgh: Correspondence 1972-1976 |
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15 | 11 | Edward J. Montagne: Wild Blue U |
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15 | 12 | William D. Hamilton: Twelve O'clock High: RX For a Sick Bird-Working Copy |
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15 | 13 | William D. Hamilton: Twelve O'clock High: RX For a Sick Bird- Draft |
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15 | Book - Bart Andrews: The Dick and Jane Show |
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15 | Book - Jack Turley: Hurricane Hunters, Television Story and Teleplay |
1974 | |
15 | Book - C.R Terror Rides Again |
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The Mats Flyer
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Box | |||
16 | C.R. Terror |
1954 August-September | |
16 | C.R. Terror |
1954 October-November | |
16 | C.R. Terror |
1955 January | |
16 | C.R. Terror |
1955 February | |
16 | C.R. Terror |
1955 March | |
16 | C.R. Terror |
1955 April | |
16 | C.R. Terror |
1955 May | |
16 | C.R. Terror |
1955 July | |
16 | C.R. Terror |
1955 August | |
16 | C.R. Terror |
1955 September | |
16 | C.R. Terror |
1955 October | |
16 | C.R. Terror |
1955 November | |
16 | C.R. Terror |
1955 December | |
16 | C.R. Terror |
1956 January | |
16 | C.R. Terror |
1956 February | |
16 | C.R. Terror |
1956 March | |
16 | C.R. Terror |
1956 April | |
16 | C.R. Terror |
1956 May | |
16 | C.R. Terror |
1956 June | |
16 | C.R. Terror |
1956 July | |
16 | C.R. Terror |
1956 August | |
16 | C.R. Terror |
1956 September | |
16 | C.R. Terror |
1956 October | |
16 | C.R. Terror |
1956 December | |
16 | C.R. Terror |
1957 January | |
16 | C.R. Terror |
1957 February | |
16 | C.R. Terror |
1957 March | |
16 | C.R. Terror |
1957 April | |
16 | C.R. Terror |
1957 May | |
16 | C.R. Terror |
1957 June | |
16 | C.R. Terror |
1957 July | |
16 | C.R. Terror |
1957 August | |
16 | C.R. Terror |
1957 September | |
16 | C.R. Terror |
1957 October | |
The Mac Flyer
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Box | |||
16 | 1973 October | ||
16 | 1974 June | ||
16 | 1978 June |
6: PhotosReturn to Top
This series is devoted to the photographs found within Anderson's collection. There are photos of Gene Hackman and Danny Glover, promoting Anderson's film Bat-21. Many research photos are present of Lyda Southard, which paint an even more descriptive picture of Anderson's Lady Bluebeard. Promotional photos for Penelope are also present.
Container(s) | Description | |
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Box | Folder | |
17 | 1 | Photos: Bat 21 |
17 | 2 | Photos: Bat 21 Production |
17 | 3 | Photos: Lady Blue Beard Prints |
17 | 4 | Photos: Lady Bluebeard Research |
17 | 5 | Photo: Lyda Southard warrant |
17 | 6 | Photo: Lyda Southard |
17 | 7 | Microfilm Transparency: Lyda Southard's Jury |
17 | 8 | Photo: Harlin Lewis and Lyda Southard |
17 | 9 | Photo: Lyda Southard's "Jury at Trial" |
17 | 10 | Photo: Lady Blue Beard: "The Adversaries" |
17 | 11 | Photo: Lady Blue Beard: "The Blue Lakes Ranch House" |
17 | 12 | Photo: Lady Blue Beard: "E.R. Sherman, Sheriff of Twin Falls County" |
17 | 13 | Photo: Lady Blue Beard: "Father Dooley" |
17 | 14 | Print: Lady Blue Beard: "Downtown Twin Falls early 1920" |
17 | 15 | Photos: 414 Fighter Club |
17 | 16 | Photos: William C. Anderson and Penelope at her aquarium. |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Authors, American
- Literature
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975
Personal Names
- Hambleton, Iceal, E.
Corporate Names
- United States. Air Force
- William Morris Agency
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographs
Occupations
- Air pilots