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William C. Gault papers , 1936-1979
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Bonham, Frank; Gault, William Campbell
- Title
- William C. Gault papers
- Dates
- 1936-1979 (inclusive)19361979
- Quantity
- 1.5 linear feet, (3 containers) : 3 manuscript boxes
- Collection Number
- Coll 023
- Summary
- William Campbell Gault (1910–1995) was an American writer of detective and crime fiction, sports fiction and young-adult novels. The collection correspondence, manuscripts, earning statements, and newspaper clippings.
- 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
William Campbell Gault (1910–1995) was an American writer of detective and crime fiction, sports fiction and young-adult novels. He wrote under his own name and under the pseudonym Roney Scott.
"Born in Milwaukee in 1910, his first big break came in 1936, when he began selling short-shots to the McClure Newspaper Syndicate and such soft-porn mags as Paris Nights and Scarlet Adventures. He soon moved on to sports fiction, an interest that found its way into his private eye fiction. He also was concerned with the problems of youth, and often used ethnic characters in his fiction, treating them with sensitivity and respect, something not exactly common in the genre at the time."
Gault's book, Don't Cry for Me (1952) won the Edgar Award for Best First Novel.
[Source: http://www.thrillingdetective.com/trivia/gault.html]
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection correspondence, manuscripts, earning statements, and newspaper clippings.
The correspondence is organized alphabetically by name or title and includes letters exchanged with agents and publishers. There is some personal correspondence. There are five folders containing letters exchanged with the author Frank Bonham, who was also a former pulp writer who turned to writing young adult stories.
Manuscript material includes drafts with margin notes, and proofs. Titles include The Sunday Cycles; Wild Willie, Wide Receiver; and Don't Cry for Me.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- American literature--20th century
- Authors and publishers--Correspondence
- Authors, American--20th century
- Detective and mystery stories, American--Authorship
- Publishers and publishing--Correspondence
- Young adult fiction, American--Authorship
Personal Names
- Bonham, Frank
- Gault, William Campbell
Form or Genre Terms
- Clippings
- Correspondence
- Drafts (documents)
- Manuscripts for publication
- Mystery fiction
- Proofs (printed matter)
