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Burt family papers, 1911-1970
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Burt family.
- Title
- Burt family papers
- Dates
- 1911-1970 (inclusive)19111970
- Quantity
- 5 cubic feet (10 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 07570
- Summary
- 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
Katharine Newlin Burt (1882-1977), an author of Western novels, short stories, plays, and poetry, was originally from New York. She married Maxwell Struthers Burt (1882-1954), an author of short stories, poetry, and prose. Struthers was originally from Philadelphia and had settled in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, in 1908. In 1912, the Burts homesteaded near Jackson Hole and started the Bar BC Ranch, a cattle ranch and later a dude ranch. Struthers Burt's works were published between 1914-1951, and Katharine Burt's works were published between 1919-1968. Many of Katharine's novels were published serially and several were made into films.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection mainly consists of materials related to Katharine Burt's writing. There are manuscripts of many of her novels, serials, short stories, poetry, plays, and scripts. Also included is Katharine's diary (1936), agreements relating to the publishing and filmmaking of Katharine's and Struthers's works, a few of their letters, and other miscellaneous materials. There are also some letters and a few other materials (1943) relating to the abolishment of the Jackson Hole National Monument.
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
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Subordinate Component # 1Return to Top
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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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Drama.
- Serialized fiction.
- Western stories.
Geographical Names
- Jackson Hole National Monument.
- Wyoming -- History, 1919-1945.
Form or Genre Terms
- Diaries.
- Poetry.
- Scripts.
Occupations
- Authors.
- Dramatists.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Burt, Katharine Newlin, 1882-1977.
- Burt, Maxwell Struthers, 1882-1954.
