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Gifford Cheshire manuscripts , 1966-1969
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Cheshire, Giff, 1905-1973
- Title
- Gifford Cheshire manuscripts
- Dates
- 1966-1969 (inclusive)19661969
- Quantity
- 0.5 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 manuscript box
- Collection Number
- Ax 375
- Summary
- Gifford P. Cheshire (1905- ) is a writer of western novels. The collection (1966-1969) contains manuscripts of Wenatchee Bend, and Ambush at Bedrock, and also copies of the published books.
- 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
Gifford P. Cheshire (1905- ) was born in Cheshire, Oregon, which was named after his grandfather. He attended Junction City primary schools, and also attended Oregon State College for a short time.
Cheshire began writing for publication in 1934. His first book, Starlight Basin, was published in 1954. Wenatchee Bend was published by Doubleday, in 1966. He published twenty-nine western novels between 1954 and 1967.
Cheshire also wrote stories for magazines and other publications, and between 1954-1967, he published 365 stories.
Among the pseudonyms used by Cheshire are Chad Merriman, Paul Craig, Glenn Corbin, and Ford Pendleton.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Manuscript material includes draft manuscript, printer's copy with corrections, galleys, and page proofs.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- American fiction--20th century--Authorship
- Authors, American--20th century--Manuscripts
- Authors, American--Oregon--Manuscripts
- Ranchers--Oregon--Fiction
- Western stories--Authorship
Personal Names
- Cheshire, Giff, 1905-1973
Geographical Names
- Oregon--Fiction
Form or Genre Terms
- Drafts (documents)
- Galley proofs
- Manuscripts for publication
- Novels
- Page proofs
- Western stories
