Harold Lee Prosser papers, 1943-2009
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Prosser, Harold Lee, 1944-
- Title
- Harold Lee Prosser papers
- Dates
- 1943-2009 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- 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
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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 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.
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.
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
Arrangement
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Harold Lee Prosser at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from Harold Lee Prosser, 1982-2009.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed in January 2009 and revised in June 2009 by D. Claudia Thompson.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Series I. Correspondence
Includes letters from writers (especially science fiction writers), friends, and family. Also includes business and professional correspondence. Few of Prosser's own letters are included.
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Description: Correspondence (includes Poul Anderson, Robert Bloch, Paul Bowles, Ray Bradbury, Christopher Isherwood, William F. Nolan, J.N. Williamson, etc.)Dates: 1964-1986Container: Box 1
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Description: Correspondence (includes Poul Anderson, Robert Bloch, William F. Nolan, Jory Sherman, etc.)Dates: 1983-1990Container: Box 2
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Description: Correspondence (includes Poul Anderson, Robert Bloch, Gerina Dunwich, William F. Nolan, Jory Sherman, etc.)Dates: 1989-1997Container: Box 3
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Description: Correspondence (includes Poul Anderson, Gerina Dunwich, William F. Nolan, etc.)Dates: 1998-2009Container: Box 4
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Series II. Writings of H.L. Prosser
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Description: Articles and Essays (on science fiction, science fiction authors, etc.) (2 folders)Dates: 1980-1988Container: Box 4
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Description: Articles and Essays - Miscellaneous TopicsDates: 1980-1996Container: Box 4
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Description: Articles and Essays (printed) (2 folders)Dates: 1963-1998Container: Box 4
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Description: Articles and Essays - William F. Nolan (includes correspondence, research, stories by Nolan) (2 folders)Dates: 1967-1994Container: Box 4
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Description: Autobiographical Writings (2 folders)Dates: 1981-1999Container: Box 4
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Description: Autobiographical Writings - Sitar MorningDates: 1994Container: Box 4
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Description: Books - Charles Beaumont (includes published version, drafts, research, correspondence, etc.) (4 folders)Dates: 1943-1994Container: Box 4
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Description: Books - Charles Beaumont (notebook of draft and research)Dates: 1943-1984Container: Box 4
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Description: Books - Frank Herbert (drafts) (2 folders)Dates: 1985Container: Box 4-5
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Description: Books - Robert Bloch (partial drafts)Dates: 1984Container: Box 5
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Description: Books - Robert Bloch; Poul Anderson (notebook of drafts, research, correspondence, etc.)Dates: 1983-1984Container: Box 5
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Description: Comments by Paul Bowles on Prosser's WritingDates: 1968-1969Container: Box 5
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Description: Fiction - Fallen Angels (draft)Dates: 1995Container: Box 5
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Description: Fiction - The Hyperboreans (drafts) (2 folders)Dates: 1974-1980Container: Box 5
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Description: Fiction - The Ides of May (drafts) (3 folders)Dates: 1983-1984Container: Box 5
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Description: Fiction - Quest for the Singing Chalice (drafts) (2 folders)Dates: 1982Container: Box 5
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Description: Fiction - Children's Short Stories (drafts)Dates: 1983-1997Container: Box 5
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Description: Fiction - Short Pieces (drafts) (6 folders)Dates: 1974-1998Container: Box 5
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Description: Fiction - Short Pieces (printed) (2 folders)Dates: 1970-1988Container: Box 5
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Description: Fiction - Short Pieces (printed) (4 folders)Dates: 1974-1988Container: Box 6
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Description: Fiction - Short Pieces - Oversize (printed)Dates: 1980-1981Container: Box 7
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Description: Letters to EditorDates: 1983-1993Container: Box 6
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Description: MusicDates: 1974-1993Container: Box 6
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Description: Online Writings (2 folders)Dates: 2001-2006Container: Box 6
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Description: Poetry (2 folders)Dates: 1966-1998Container: Box 6
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Description: Poetry (printed)Dates: 1976-1990Container: Box 6
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Description: ReviewsDates: 1975-1992Container: Box 6
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Description: Reviews (printed) (2 folders)Dates: 1975-1998Container: Box 6
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Series III. Biographical Material
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Description: Biographical InformationDates: 1958-1996Container: Box 6
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Description: Reviews of Prosser's WorkDates: 1974-1977Container: Box 6
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Description: DiaryDates: 1982-1983Container: Box 6
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Description: Dream NotesDates: 1989Container: Box 6
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Description: PhotographsDates: 1931-1998Container: Box 6
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Description: Photograph AlbumDates: 1942-1994Container: Box 6
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Description: Sealed StatementDates: 1984Container: Safe envelope,
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Series IV. Audio Visual Material
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Description: Paul Bowles on Writing (5" reel to reel tape)Dates: 1968Container: Box 7
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Description: Marion Zimmer Bradley's Writing Workshop (7" reel to reel tape)Dates: 1979Container: Box 7
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Description: Christopher Isherwood - Lee Prosser (3 1/2" reel to reel tape)Dates: 1964Container: Box 7
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Description: Christopher Isherwood - Lee Prosser Correspondence (33 1/3 rpm vinyl discs) (2 items)Dates: 1963-1964Container: Box 7
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Additional Container Lists
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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Description: Link to Accessioning Worksheet (PDF)Container:
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
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.)
