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Charles Boeckman papers , 1944-1981
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Dorrance, Nina S.; Meredith, Scott; Lenniger Literary Agency; Boeckman, Charles, 1920-2015
- Title
- Charles Boeckman papers
- Dates
- 1944-1981 (inclusive)19441981
- Quantity
- 3 linear feet, (3 containers) : 1 record storage box, 1 manuscript box, and 1 irregular box
- Collection Number
- Ax 329
- Summary
- Charles Boeckman (1920- ) is an author and musician. The collection consists of manuscripts, correspondence, and an autobiographical scrapbook compiled by Boeckman.
- 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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Paper finding aid with additional information is available in Special Collections & University Archives.
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
Charles Boeckman (1920- ) is an author and musician. He was born in San Antonio, Texas, where he aspired to be a writer from an early age. While establishing himself as a writer, Boeckman supplemented his family's income by playing jazz clarinet in dance bands and working in an advertising firm. In the 1970s, Boeckman formed his own New Orleans style Dixieland jazz band. He was awarded a star on the South Texas Music Walk of Fame in 2009.
Boeckman's writing encompasses several fields including mystery, romance, and western. He is the author of The Last Jazz Band, among other works.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists of manuscripts, correspondence, and an autobiographical scrapbook compiled by Boeckman.
The initial accession consists of manuscripts and correspondence.
Book length manuscripts include Unsolved Riddles of the Ages, Our Regional Industries, Cool, Hot and Blue-A History of Jazz for Young People, and a fragment of the novel Maverick Brand. There are also over 50 manuscripts for short stories and articles.
Correspondence consists of incoming and outgoing letters from 1949-1974. Major correspondents include the Lenniger Literary Agency, 1954-1974, Scott Meredith, 1949-1957, and MacFadden Publications (Nina S. Dorrance), 1955-1960.
Accession 85 113x M Up 269 consists of correspondence and manuscripts. Included is a full manuscript for a mystery novel, The Empty Grave.
Accession 85 114x M consists of an autobiographical scrapbook compiled by Boeckman for his daughter, Sharla.
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, American--20th century
- Children's literature, American--Authorship
- Detective and mystery stories, American--Authorship
- Jazz musicians--United States
- Western stories--Authorship
Personal Names
- Boeckman, Charles, 1920-2015
- Boeckman, Charles, 1920-2015
Corporate Names
- Lenniger Literary Agency
Form or Genre Terms
- Autobiographies
- Correspondence
- Manuscripts for publication
- Mystery fiction
- Short stories
- Western stories
