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C. J. Box papers, 1988-2022

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Box, C. J.
Title
C. J. Box papers
Dates
1988-2022 (inclusive)
Quantity
34.52 cubic ft. (40 boxes) + 4.39 GB
Collection Number
13000
Summary
The collection contains manuscripts and other files relating to the professional writing career of C. J. Box.
Repository
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

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Charles James Box was a native of Wyoming and a writer of popular fiction. While working as a journalist and in the tourism business, Box wrote his first book Open Season, which was published in 2001. Open Season was the first of several books by Box that featured the character of Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett. In 2008, his stand-alone novel Blue Heaven won the Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Mystery Novel in 2009. Box's books have won several awards, and have been published in over twenty-five languages.

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Content Description

The bulk of the C. J. Box papers consist of manuscript drafts, reviews, and promotional materials related to Box’s published novels. Other materials in the collection include screenplay drafts, newspaper columns and magazine articles by Box, research files, interviews, and correspondence.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

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Restrictions on Use

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Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, C. J. Box papers, Collection 13000, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by C. J. Box at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

This material was received from C. J. Box from 2010-2022.

Processing Note

The collection was processed by Matt Francis in November 2010, Emily Christopherson in February 2012, and updated by Krist Jessup in January 2018 and Jamie J. Greene in August 2020 and March 2024.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • American fiction--21st century.
  • Mystery fiction--21st century.
  • Pickett, Joe (Fictitious character)--Fiction.
  • Western fiction--21st century.

Geographical Names

  • Wyoming--Fiction.

Occupations

  • Authors.

Processed by Matt Francis in November 2010 and Emily Christopherson in February 2012
2012

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