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Harold Elk Straubing papers, 1935-1993
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Straubing, Harold Elk, 1918-
- Title
- Harold Elk Straubing papers
- Dates
- 1935-1993 (inclusive)19351993
- Quantity
- 25.60 cubic feet (31 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 07324
- Summary
- 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.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Partial finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Harold Straubing was a writer and comics editor. During World War II, he was a scriptwriter for the character "Private Snafu" . He was editor for the Herald Tribune Syndicate and for AP Newsfeatures in the 1950s. Straubing was also a comic book editor and worked with Leslie Charteris to develop a comic book version of "The Saint". His books included histories of the Civil War and World War I.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection contains comic book scripts and stories (1946-1947), correspondence with Leslie Charteris, examples of comic strips and comic books, and promotional material. Also included are manuscripts and research for "Civil War: Eyewitness Reports", "The Last Magnificent War", and other books.
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
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.
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Comic books, strips, etc.
- World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives.
Personal Names
- Charteris, Leslie, 1907-1993.
Geographical Names
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives.
