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Victor Weybright papers, 1945-1974
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Weybright, Victor
- Title
- Victor Weybright papers
- Dates
- 1945-1974 (inclusive)19451974
- Quantity
- 5.95 cubic feet (12 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 00993
- 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
Victor Weybright (1903-1978) a publisher, founded the New American Library in 1947 with Kurt Enoch. The New American Library became known for its paperback publishing and also published Mentor and Signet books. The New American Library was sold in 1960 to Times Mirror Company of Los Angeles and Weybright left the company in 1966 to found the publishing firm of Weybright & Talley, Inc. with Truman M. Talley.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection contains correspondence (1945, 1955, 1973-1976); biographical information and materials regarding Weybright's own published works (1959-1966); and subject files containing correspondence, newspaper clippings, reports and financial materials on the New American Library and various authors, other publishers and the sale of the New American Library to the Times Mirror Company (1946-1974).
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 list)s 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
- Book industries and trade.
- Publishers and publishing.
Corporate Names
- New American Library.
- Times Mirror Company.
