Ivan Doig papers, 1960-1996

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Doig, Ivan
Title
Ivan Doig papers
Dates
1960-1996 (inclusive)
Quantity
approximately 13.04 cubic feet
Collection Number
3883
Summary
Manuscripts of published articles and other papers
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

Open to all users.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Ivan Doig (June 27, 1939 – April 9, 2015), a third generation Montanan, was born in White Sulphur Springs, Montana. He grew up along the Rocky Mountain front where much of his writing takes place. His highly acclaimed memoir This House of Sky (1978), was a finalist for the National Book Award. A former ranch hand, newspaperman, and magazine editor, Doig graduated from Northwestern University where he received bachelor’s and master’s degrees in journalism. He earned a Ph.D. in history from the University of Washington in 1969, and during his career was the recipient of three honorary doctorates. In the century’s-end San Francisco Chronicle polls to name the best Western novels and works of non-fiction, Doig was the only living writer with books in the top dozen on both lists: English Creek in fiction and This House of Sky in non-fiction. He lived in Seattle with his wife Carol, who taught the literature of the American West.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Manuscripts, correspondence, writings, reviews, publications, grant files, clippings, research files, notes.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Creator's literary rights retained. Contact repository for details.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Organized into 4 accessions.

  • Accession No. 3883-001, Ivan Doig papers, 1969-1978
  • Accession No. 3883-002, Ivan Doig papers, 1960-1987
  • Accession No. 3883-003, Ivan Doig papers, 1982-1995
  • Accession No. 3883-004, Ivan Doig papers, 1966-1996

Related Materials

Ivan Doig's website was captured by the Internet Archive Wayback Machine in 2015. The snapshot can be viewed here https://wayback.archive-it.org/4224/*/http://www.ivandoig.com/

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Accession No. 3883-001: Ivan Doig papers, 1969-1978Return to Top

6' linear.

Scope and Content: Manuscripts, published writings, 1961-1979 (bulk 1969-1978)

Includes manuscripts of Doig's published articles, each with a copy of the periodical in which it appeared.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights retained. Contact repository for details.

Acquisition Info: Ivan Doig, 1987-05-01

Description
Ivan Doig papers

Accession No. 3883-002: Ivan Doig papers, 1960-1987Return to Top

3' 5" linear; 3 microfilm rolls (positive); 3 microfilm rolls (negative)

Scope and Content: Microfilm of 19 looseleaf diaries, 1971-1983; correspondence, writings, reviews, publications, grant file, clippings, 1960-1987.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Restrictions on Use: Copyright retained by Ivan Doig or his estate. Carol Doig retains rights of her papers, which are part of this accession.The Libraries may print copies of diary pages for scholars eligible to use them. The Libraries may duplicate diaries for other archives.Microfilm of those diaries open to use may be loaned through interlibrary loan

Acquisition Info: Nineteen looseleaf diary volumes were loaned to the Libraries for microfilming by Ivan Doig, who retained the originals.

Description
Ivan Doig papers

Accession No. 3883-003: Ivan Doig papers, 1982-1995Return to Top

.62 cu. ft. (2 boxes)

Scope and Content: Research files including correspondence, notes, and related materials (ca. 1982-1984, 1989, 1991-1992); reviews (1990-1995)

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights retained. Contact repository for details.

Acquisition Info: Ivan Doig, 1996-08-23

Description
Ivan Doig papers

Accession No. 3883-004: Ivan Doig papers, 1966-1996Return to Top

3.00 cu. ft. (3 boxes)

Scope and Content: General correspondence (1973-1996), publications and photocopies of publications containing Doig's writings (ca. 1966-1996). Bulk dates are 1966-1996.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights retained. Contact repository for details.

Acquisition Info: Ivan Doig, 1999-01-26

Description
Ivan Doig papers

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Authors, American--Archives
  • Journalists--Montana--Archives
  • Novelists--Archives
  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)

Personal Names

  • Doig, Ivan--Archives