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Frank Holwerda papers , 1952-1967
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Holwerda, Frank, 1908-1971; Lenniger Literary Agency
- Title
- Frank Holwerda papers
- Dates
- 1952-1967 (inclusive)19521967
- Quantity
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0.5 linear feet, (1 container)
- Collection Number
- Ax 378
- Summary
- Frank Holwerda (1908-1971) worked in various jobs before he became a published writer of short stories, and was represented by the Lenniger Literary Agency. The collection (1952-1967) contains manuscripts of short stories, correspondence with publishers and agents, and includes letters of grievance.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC)
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Frank Holwerda (1908-1971) was born in Manhattan, Montana. He had a varied career working on Wall Street until 1930. He went "out to sea" in 1932, working for Standard Oil in Dutch Guiana, British Guiana, Panama, and Santo Domingo, until 1940. He served in the army (it is unknown for what country) until 1943, and later worked in importing in Central America, horse racing in Kentucky, and gold mining in Alaska.
Holwerda began writing for publication in 1953, and that year was published in Northwest Romances, and Accent (a Univeristy of Illinois publication).
Holwerda was represented by the Lenniger Literary Agency.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection contains manuscripts of forty-two short stories, and material includes drafts, revisions, and notes.
Outgoing correspondence is organized by date, from 1952 to 1967. Outgoing correspondence includes letters to publishers and agents, and letters of grievance.
Incoming (general) correspondence is organized alphabetically (1953-1966). T
There are also five folders of individual correspondents, including publishers and agents, and one file regarding the upkeep of his 1961 Pontiac Tempest. Publishers and agents include Harry Widmer of Lenniger Literary Agency, agent Jacques Chambrun, Inc, University of Illinois Press, and Houghton Mifflin Co.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Authors and publishers--Correspondence
- Authors, American--20th century--Correspondence
- Authors, American--20th century--Manuscripts
- Publishers and publishing--Correspondence
- Short stories, American--Authorship
Personal Names
- Holwerda, Frank, 1908-1971
- Holwerda, Frank, 1908-1971
Corporate Names
- Lenniger Literary Agency
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Drafts (documents)
- Manuscripts for publication
- Short stories
