Ron Franscell Papers, 1998-2007
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Franscell, Ron, 1957-
- Title
- Ron Franscell Papers
- Dates
- 1998-2007 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 1.00 cubic ft. (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 12734
- Summary
- Ron Franscell was an journalist and crime author. This collection contains manuscripts and screenplays of Franscell’s books and a gavel from his time as president of the Wyoming Press Association.
- 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 Note
Ron Franscell was born and raised in Casper, Wyoming. He graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1979 with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism. Afterwards, he became a journalist for several newspapers in the American West such as the Denver Post and the Beaumont Enterprise. Franscell also served as president of the Wyoming Press Association. In the 1990’s, he began to write crime novels, publishing his first book, “Angel Fire”, in 1998. After his first publication, Franscell went on to publish two more novels and sixteen true crime books.
Content Description
This collection contains manuscripts and screenplays of Franscell’s books and a gavel from his time as president of the Wyoming Press Association.
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
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Ron Franscell at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from Ron Franscell in May 2019.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Krist Jessup in September 2019.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Artifact: Gavel used when Franscell was the president of the Wyoming Press AssociationDates: 1996Container: Box 1
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Manuscripts by Ron Franscell:
Container: Box 1
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Description: "Angel Fire"Dates: 1998Container: Box 1
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Description: "Dead and Gone" screenplayDates: 2012Container: Box 1
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Description: "The Deadline" screenplayDates: 2012Container: Box 1
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Description: "Fall: An Intimate Crime Story"Dates: 2005Container: Box 1
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Description: "Fall: The Rape and Murder of Innocence in a Small Town"Dates: 2007Container: Box 1
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Description: "Gerald and Alice: A Homicidal Love Story"Dates: 2018Container: Box 1
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Description: "Sourtoe"Dates: 2009Container: Box 1
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Authors
- Crime
Form or Genre Terms
- Manuscripts for publication
- True crime stories
