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Harold Lee Prosser papers, 1943-2009

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Prosser, Harold Lee, 1944-
Title
Harold Lee Prosser papers
Dates
1943-2009 (inclusive)
Quantity
6.50 cubic ft. (7 boxes + 1 folder)
Collection Number
07799
Summary
Correspondence and manuscripts of Prosser, who studied authorship with Paul Bowles and Christopher Isherwood and wrote biographies of twentieth century science fiction writers.
Repository
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
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Harold Lee Prosser was a writer and sociology teacher. He was a student and correspondent of writers Paul Bowles and Christopher Isherwood. He published biographies of science fiction writers Charles Beaumont, Frank Herbert, and Robert Bloch. He also corresponded with William F. Nolan and Poul Anderson. He wrote reviews and analyses of many other writers, as well as creating fiction and poetry of his own. He also taught courses using science fiction to exempify sociological issues. He had a life-long interest in spirituality and corresponded with Wicca writer Gerina Dunwich, among others.

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Content Description

The Harold Lee Prosser papers contain Prosser's correspondence, including letters from Isherwood, Bowles, Bloch, Poul Anderson, William F. Nolan, and other writers. There are also family letters and letters concerning Prosser's interest in Vedanta, Wicca, and Christianity. The collection also contains manuscripts and publications of Prosser's fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. In addition there are tapes of interviews with Paul Bowles and Christopher Isherwood.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Harold Lee Prosser at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Harold Lee Prosser, 1982-2009.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed in January 2009 and revised in June 2009 by D. Claudia Thompson.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Authors.
  • Science fiction -- Authorship.
  • Science fiction -- Study and teaching.
  • Vedanta.
  • Wicca.

Personal Names

  • Anderson, Poul, 1926-2001.
  • Beaumont, Charles, 1929-1967.
  • Bloch, Robert, 1917-1994.
  • Bowles, Paul, 1910-1999.
  • Dunwich, Gerina.
  • Herbert, Frank.
  • Isherwood, Christopher, 1904-1986.
  • Nolan, William F., 1928-
  • Sherman, Jory
  • Williamson, J. N., (Jerry N.)
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