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James Cary papers, 1949-2008
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Cary, James, 1919-
- Title
- James Cary papers
- Dates
- 1949-2008 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 1.8 cubic ft. (4 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 05687
- Summary
- The collection contains articles and professional materials relating to James Cary's journalistic and writing career.
- 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
James Cary was a journalist and writer. As a journalist, Cary worked for the Associated Press, including working for the AP's Tokyo Bureau in the 1950s and 1960s, and also covered Nixon’s 1972 trip to China. In 1962 Cary published his first book, "Japan Today: Reluctant Ally," and in the 1990s began work on several novels, including the published work, "Seeds: Search for the Descendants of Christ."
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The James Cary papers include articles and opinion pieces written by Cary (1949-1982), correspondence (1964-1972), materials from his press work on Nixon’s trip to China, manuscripts for five novels written by Cary (1992-1998), and copies of his published works “Japan Today: Reluctant Ally,” “Seeds: Search for the Descendants of Christ,” and “From a Wilderness: Four Stories on the Building of America.”
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
Arrangement
The collection has been divided into two series.
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by James Cary at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from James Cary from 1974-2010.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Matthew Francis in September 2010.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series I. WritingsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Articles |
1949-1954 |
| 1 | 2 | Articles |
1954-1960 |
| 1 | 3 | Articles |
1965-1974 |
| 1 | 4 | Articles - Miscellaneous Features |
circa 1970s |
| 1 | 5 | Articles - Nixon's Trip to China (During and Post) |
1972 |
| 1 | 6 | Articles - Nixon's Trip to China (Enroute) |
1972 |
| 1 | 7 | Articles - San Diego Union Newspaper Op-Eds |
1982 |
| 1 | 8 | Book - From a Wilderness: Four Stories on the Building of America |
2008 |
| 2 | 1 | Book - Japan Today: Reluctant Ally |
1962 |
| 2 | 2 | Book - Seeds: Search for the Descendants of Christ (2 Copies) |
2004 |
| Folders | |||
| 2 | 3-4 | Book Manuscript - Empire! |
1997 |
| 3 | 1-3 | Book Manuscript - The Fires of Mammon |
1995 |
| 3 | 4-6 | Book Manuscript - In the Beginning, Jamestown" |
1997 |
| Folder | |||
| 3 | 7 | Book Manuscript - Seeds: Search for the Descendants of Christ |
1998 |
| Folders | |||
| 4 | 1-2 | Book Manuscript - Seeds: Search for the Descendants of Christ |
1998 |
| Folder | |||
| 4 | 3 | Book Manuscript - Tank and Armor in Modern Warfare (Chapters V and VI) |
undated |
| Folders | |||
| 4 | 4-6 | Book Manuscript - And Then Came the Puritan |
1992 |
Series II. Professional PapersReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 4 | 7 | Correspondence |
1964-1965 |
| 4 | 8 | Letters of Commendation and Personal Features |
1972-1983 |
| 4 | 9 | Nixon's Trip to China - Press Party Materials |
1972 |
| 4 | 10 | Reviews of "Japan Today: Reluctant Ally" |
1962 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Foreign correspondents--Japan.
- Journalism.
Personal Names
- Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994--Travel--China.
Geographical Names
- Japan--History--Allied occupation, 1945-1952.
Occupations
- Authors.
- Journalists.
Processed by Matthew Francis
2010
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