University of Wyoming
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.
This collection contains manuscripts and screenplays of Franscell’s books and a gavel from his time as president of the Wyoming Press Association.
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
There are no known other archival collections created by Ron Franscell at the date of processing.
This material was received from Ron Franscell in May 2019.
The collection was processed by Krist Jessup in September 2019.
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