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Nas'Naga papers, 1972-1979
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Nas'Naga, 1941-
- Title
- Nas'Naga papers
- Dates
- 1972-1979 (inclusive)19721979
- Quantity
- .35 cubic ft. (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 11056
- Summary
- Nas'Naga was a Native American author. Collection contains correspondence and manuscripts regarding his work.
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Nas'Naga was the pen-name of Roger W. Russell, 1941-. He was a member of the Shawnee Nation, United Remnant Band which was comprised of mixed-blood Shawnee based in Ohio. Nas'Naga wrote a novel, "Indians' Summer", published in 1975 by Harper and Row under its Native American Publishing Program and went on to publish two other works: "Faces Beneath the Grass" (1979) and "Warriors" (1979). Russell was an artist and draftsman in Texas.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection contains correspondence, 1972-1976, regarding the publishing and distribution of "Indians' Summer" and the attempt to sell movie rights to Warner Brothers. Also included are manuscripts of "Indians' Summer" and two other works of Nas'Naga: "Faces Beneath the Grass" (1979) and "Warriors" (1979).
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Nas'Naga at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from Nas'Naga Enterprises (Roger W. Russell) in 1980 and Utah State University Libraries in 2017.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThis collection was processed by Krist Jessup in January 2018.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
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Box | ||
1 | Book - "Faces Beneath the Grass" by Nas'Naga | 1979 |
1 | Book - "Indian's Summer" by Nas'Naga | 1975 |
1 | Correspondence | 1975 |
2 | "Indian's Summer" copy 4 | 1975 |
1 | Newspaper copies | 1975 |
1 | "Warriors" by Nas'Naga (artwork portfolio) | 1975 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Fiction -- Authorship.
- Indians -- Warfare -- Fiction.
- Western stories.
Corporate Names
- Harper & Row, Publishers.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Russell, Roger W., 1941-