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Robert Ames Bennet papers, 1888-1964

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Bennet, Robert Ames, 1870-1954
Title
Robert Ames Bennet papers
Dates
1888-1964 (inclusive)
Quantity
cubic ft. (15 boxes)
Collection Number
09659
Summary
The Robert Ames Bennet papers primarily consist of the notes, drafts, and published works of this writer who specialized in western novels and short stories..
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

Robert Ames Bennet (1870-1954) was a writer from Colorado. Early in his career Bennet wrote short stories, drama scripts, and novels for a variety of genres. During this time period he sometimes wrote under the pen name Lee Robinet. By the 1930s Bennet became primarily a western writer, penning such stories as “Caught in the Wild,” “Cowboy Caballero,” and “Guns on the Rio Grande.”

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Content Description

The collection focuses on Robert Ames Bennet’s literary career. It contains notes, reference materials, draft manuscripts, and published works spanning from 1888-1964. The bulk of the materials concern his western writings from the 1920s and 1930s. Other materials include photoplay (silent film) and theater play drafts, and early 20th century historical and science fiction work.

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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

This collection has been fully processed, and divided into four series.

Series I. General Notes and Research Materials

Series II. Story Notes and Drafts

Series III. Published Works

Series IV. Miscellaneous Materials

When appropriate, the series have been arranged alphabetically by the name of the work.

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Robert Ames Bennet at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Mrs. Edith Bennet in 1988.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Matthew Francis in October 2008.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • American fiction--20th century.
  • American literature--20th century.
  • Motion picture plays, American.
  • Pulp literature, American.
  • Science fiction--Authorship.
  • Short stories.
  • Western stories--Authorship.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Manuscripts.

Occupations

  • Novelists, American.

Processed by Matthew Francis
2008

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