Harry Whittington papers, 1928-1981
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Whittington, Harry, 1915-1989
- Title
- Harry Whittington papers
- Dates
- 1928-1981 (inclusive)19281981
- Quantity
- 24.10 cubic ft. (29 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 00955
- Summary
- Harry Whittington was a novelist and screenwriter. Collection contains manuscripts, research notes, correspondence, biographical information, and published books regarding Whittington and 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.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Partial finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Harry Whittington was a novelist and screenwriter. He wrote western, detective, and other fiction under many names, including Whit Harrison, Kel Holland, and Harriet Kathryn Myers. He also wrote motion picture and television screenplays. His movie screenplays included "Wyoming Wildcatter". He wrote episodes for the television series "Lawman".
Content Description
The collection includes research notes and manuscripts for Whittington's writings. Also included are fan letters, business correspondence, and published copies of his books.
Use of the Collection
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 Information
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Harry Whittington at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from Harry Whittington in 1962, Katherine L. Whittington in 1993, and purchased from Elliott Mittler in February 2015.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Jamie J. Greene in January 2016.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Audio tapes (reel to reel)Dates: 1940-1989Container: Box 1-24
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Description: Biographical informationDates: undatedContainer: Box 1-25
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Description: Books: published copies of Whittington's workDates: undatedContainer: Box 1-24
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1930-1989Container: Box 1-24
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Description: Daily calendarsDates: 1940-1989Container: Box 1-24
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Description: Manuscript: “The Renegades”Dates: undatedContainer: Box 29
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Description: Manuscript: “The Searching Rider”Dates: 1961Container: Box 28
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Description: Manuscript: “Wild Sky”Dates: 1962Container: Box 28
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Description: ManuscriptsDates: 1945-1980Container: Box 1-24
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Description: PeriodicalsDates: 1940-1989Container: Box 1-24
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Description: PhotographsDates: 1940-1989Container: Box 1-24
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Description: PostersDates: 1940-1989Container: Box 1-24
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Description: Publication (in French): "Les Amis Du Crime, #5" author bibliography for Harry WhittingtonDates: undatedContainer: Box 26-27
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Description: Research filesDates: undatedContainer: Box 1-24
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Authors, American -- 20th century.
- Mystery and detective stories.
- Screenwriters.
- Western stories.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Carter, Ashley, 1915-1989
- Harrison, Whit, 1915-1989
- Holland, Kel, 1915-1989
- Myers, Harriet Kathryn, 1915-1989
- Stevens, Blaine, 1915-1989
- Stuart, Clay, 1915-1989
- Wells, Hondo, 1915-1989
- Whitney, Hallam, 1915-1989
