Iris Gilmore Papers, 1897-1982
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Gilmore, Iris
- Title
- Iris Gilmore Papers
- Dates
- 1897-1982 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 1.00 cubic ft. (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 08507
- Summary
- The Iris Gilmore collection contains manuscripts and research files for several books written by her. Most of the topics relate to Colorado history including the Ute Indians. Also included are biographical files of Benjamin West and Anna Broady Haggard. There is a small amount of information about early radio shows on KOA Radio in Denver, and there are photographs of Wyoming Senator Joseph C. O'Mahoney.
- 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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There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Iris Pavey Gilmore was an author of more than a dozen books, many of which were non-fictional books for juveniles. She also wrote several books related to Colorado topics and history. She co-authored most of her works with Marian Talmadge. Iris Gilmore was born in Illinois in 1900 and received a B.A. in education and drama in 1921 and an M.A. in 1944 from the University of Denver. She was a writer and player for radio shows on Denver’s popular radio station, KOA, in the 1920s and 1930s. She also was involved with children’s theater and dance in Denver, and she taught speech and English at the University of Denver. She was married to Harold Gilmore and had one daughter. Mrs. Gilmore died in 1982 in Denver.
Content Description
The Iris Gilmore papers contain manuscripts and research notes of several of her books including fiction works as well as non-fiction. Non-fiction topics relate to Colorado including the history of the Pikes Peak region and of the Ute Indians and Chief Ouray. There is information about her relative Benjamin West, a well-known early American painter. There is some information related to Gilmore’s activity with KOA Radio. Also included is a biographical file of Anna Broady Haggard, a Cheyenne socialite and former University of Wyoming trustee, and there are photographs of Wyoming Senator Joseph C. O’Mahoney and his wife Agnes. Copies of some of her books are included.
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Preferred Citation
Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Iris Gilmore papers, Collection Number 8507, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Audubon, John J. - Information About (includes tourist information about Louisiana)Dates: circa 1950s - 1980Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: "Bon Patriots of the Bayou" - Manuscript by Iris Pavey GilmoreDates: no dateContainer: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: Gilmore, Iris Pavey - Autobiography and Biographical MaterialDates: 1982Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: Haggard, Anna Broady - Biographical MaterialDates: 1897-1928Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: KOA Radio, Denver - Newspaper Clippings (includes information about Iris Gilmore as director of the KOA Players)Dates: 1925Container: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: "Leave of Absence" - Manuscript (by Lynn Moore of Denver, with Iris Gilmore)Dates: no dateContainer: Box 1, Folder 6
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Description: "Legends of the Blue Sky People" - Manuscript, Research Notes, and Publishing Information (includes information about the Ute Indians and Chief Ouray)Dates: circa 1960s-1970sContainer: Box 1, Folder 7
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Description: "Legends of the Pikes Peak Region" - ManuscriptDates: no dateContainer: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: "Like a Tree Planted" - Manuscript (by Iris Gilmore) (Folder 1)Dates: circa 1980Container: Box 1, Folder 9
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Description: "Like a Tree Planted" - Manuscript (by Iris Gilmore) (Folder 2)Dates: circa 1980Container: Box 1, Folder 10
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Description: "Miracles of Love" - Manuscript (by Iris Gilmore)Dates: no dateContainer: Box 1, Folder 11
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Description: Photographs (includes Senator Joseph C. and Mrs. Agnes O'Mahoney, Anna Broady Haggard, and Dr. John D. Clark)Dates: circa 1900-1930sContainer: Box 1, Folder 12
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Description: Saint Martinville, Louisiana - Tourist InformationDates: circa 1970sContainer: Box 1, Folder 13
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Description: "Silver Heels With a Heart of Gold" - Script (possibly for a radio show)Dates: no dateContainer: Box 1, Folder 14
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Description: Thesis (Iris Gilmore's thesis from University of Denver)Dates: 1944Container: Box 1, Folder 15
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Description: "Ute Legends"- Manuscript, Research Material, and Photographs about Ute Indians, and Chief OurayDates: circa 1950s-1970sContainer: Box 1, Folder 16
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Description: West, Benjamin - Genealogy and Family History (relative of Iris Gilmore)Dates: circa 1960sContainer: Box 1, Folder 17
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Description: Books by Iris Gilmore (some are co-authored with Marian Talmadge) (several books relate to Colorado history)Dates: 1956-1973Container: Box 1, Folder 18
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Indians of North America - Colorado
- Literature - Colorado
- Radio plays - United States
- Ute Indians
Personal Names
- Haggard, Anna Broady
- West, Benjamin, 1738-1820
Geographical Names
- Colorado - History
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographs
Occupations
- Authors - United States
