Gil Brewer papers,, 1946-1977

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Brewer, Gil.
Title
Gil Brewer papers,
Dates
1946-1977 (inclusive)
Quantity
11 cubic feet (11 boxes)
Collection Number
08187
Summary
Repository
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
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Additional Reference Guides
Additional Information

Finding aid available in repository.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Gil Brewer (1922-1983) was best known for his detective novels and short stories. He also wrote gothic novels under the pen name Elaine Evans, erotic novels under the names Luke Morgann and Mark Bailey, and the "Soldato Series" of novels as Al Conroy. Other pseudonyms included Day Keene, Jack Holland, and Frank Morgan. Brewer was also a ghostwriter for some non-fiction books.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Collection contains manuscripts and galley proofs including some published under various pen names; a small amount of correspondence; files of miscellaneous materials; notes and notebooks; newspaper and magazine clippings; books by Brewer; periodicals containing short stories by Brewer; book jackets; and miscellaneous other materials.

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Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Gil Brewer at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

Processing Note

Processing Information

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Subordinate Component # 1Return to Top

The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.

Description

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Detective and mystery stories.
  • Erotic stories.
  • Gothic revival (Literature)

Occupations

  • Authors, American.

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Arvay, Harry.
    • Bailey, Mark.
    • Conroy, Al.
    • Evans, Elaine.
    • Keene, Day.
    • Morgann, Luke.