Thomas Thompson papers, 1952-1989
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Thompson, Thomas, 1913-1993.
- Title
- Thomas Thompson papers
- Dates
- 1952-1989 (inclusive)19521989
- Quantity
- 1.87 cubic feet (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 00976
- 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.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Thompson, an author of western fiction, has written over 250 short stories and 12 novels, including "Brand of a Man" (1957) and "Outlaw Valley" (1987). He also worked as editor for the Amarillo, Texas "Globe-Times" during the early 1960s.
Content Description
Collection contains the manuscripts, galleys and related corresondence for "Brand of a Man," "Outlaw Valley" and other works; correspondence and other materials relating to his membership in the Western Writers of America (1981-1987); and a scrapbook from his work at the Amarillo "Globe-Times," which won a Pulitzer Prize in 1961 for its coverage of corruption in the Amarillo police department.
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
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container list)s to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Western stories.
Corporate Names
- Western Writers of America.
Form or Genre Terms
- Scrapbooks.
Occupations
- Authors.
Titles within the Collection
- Amarillo globe-times.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Thompson, Thomas, 1913-1993 -- Brand of a man.
- Thompson, Thomas, 1913-1993 -- Outlaw valley.
