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William (Will) Everett Cook papers , 1952-1964
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Cook, William Everett, 1922-1964
- Title
- William (Will) Everett Cook papers
- Dates
- 1952-1964 (inclusive)19521964
- Quantity
- 3 linear feet, (2 containers)
- Collection Number
- Ax 332
- Summary
- William Everett Cook was a writer of western and adventure novels and stories. Collection consists of correspondence (273 letters), manuscripts for his novels, short stories, and one novella, and an extensive collection of western pulp fiction containing short stories by Cook.
- 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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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Historical NoteReturn to Top
William Everett Cook was born in Richmond, Indiana in 1922 and died in 1964. He began writing for publication in 1952 for Popular Library. During his short life Cook was a soldier, commercial aviator, deep-sea diver, logger, peace officer, and writer of western and adventure novels and stories. His hobbies included sports car racing, sailing, judo, and barbershop singing. His pseudonyms include Wayne Everett, James Keene, Frank Peace, and William Richards.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection consists of correspondence (273 letters), manuscripts for his novels, short stories, and one novella, and an extensive western pulp collection containing short stories by Cook. Correspondents include agent Marguerite Harper, 1952-1953, Lenniger Literary Agency, 1953-1954, Popular Library, 1953-1954, Noel Loomis, and Lee E. Wells
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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| Guide to the Will Cook Papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Authors, American--20th century
- Pulp literature--Authorship
- Western stories--Authorship
Personal Names
- Cook, William Everett, 1922-1964
- Harper, Marguerite
- Harrison, C. William
- Hogan, Robert J.
- Loomis, Noel M., 1905-1969
Corporate Names
- Lenniger Literary Agency
Geographical Names
- West (U.S.)--In literature
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Manuscripts for publication
- Western stories
