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John J. Miller papers , 1961-1965
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Margolis, Edith; Lenniger Literary Agency; Miller, John J., 1930-
- Title
- John J. Miller papers
- Dates
- 1961-1965 (inclusive)19611965
- Quantity
- 0.5 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 manuscript box
- Collection Number
- Ax 382
- Summary
- John J. Miller (1930 - ) is a writer of novels and confession stories that often contained settings and characters in the medical profession; he was represented by the Lenniger Literary Agency. The collection (1961-1965) contains manuscripts, and correspondence with the Lenniger Literary Agency.
- 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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- Additional Reference Guides
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- 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
John J. Miller (1930 - ) was born in New York City, and attended the St. Francis School of Nursing, Columbus, Ohio. He began writing for publication in 1959. His stories often contained settings and characters in the medical profession. Miller was represented by the Lenniger Literary Agency.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection contains manuscripts and research notes of one novel, and the manuscript contains edits.
There are also manuscripts of twenty-nine confession stories, and material includes outlines, drafts, and revisions. Correspondence includes over fifty letters from Edith Margolis, of Lenniger Literary Agency, 1961 to 1965.
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
- Authors and publishers--Correspondence
- Authors, American--20th century--Correspondence
- Authors, American--20th century--Manuscripts
- Confession stories--Authorship
- Medical fiction--Authorship
Corporate Names
- Lenniger Literary Agency
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Manuscripts for publication
- Medical novels
- Short stories
