Harold Moore papers, 1966-1973
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Moore, Harold, 1923-
- Title
- Harold Moore papers
- Dates
- 1966-1973 (inclusive)19661973
- Quantity
- 0.5 linear feet
- Collection Number
- ACCN 1553
- Summary
- The Harold Moore papers (1966-1973) consist of correspondence with writers in regards to the University of Utah's annual Writers' Conferences and other documents including announcements of the Writers' Conference (1966-1973). Moore was a professor of English at the University of Utah (1958-1992) and director of the University of Utah Writers' Conference.
- Repository
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University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860
Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu - Access Restrictions
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Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
- Languages
- English
Biographical Note
Harold Moore (b.1923) was the Director for the Writers' Conference and was a professor in the English Department at the University of Utah from 1958 until 1992. The Writers' Conference was an annual event and featured workshops and lectures by prominent writers, including James Dickey, Richard Scowcroft, and others. It's purpose was to teach writing skills to any interested person. Harold Moore was responsible for getting writers to come to the conference and most of the correspondence in this collection involves his inviting various writers to participate.
Content Description
The Harold Moore papers (1966-1973) consist of correspondence with writers in regards to the University of Utah's annual Writers' Conferences and other documents including announcements of the Writers' Conference (1966-1973). The original order of the papers was retained.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.
Preferred Citation
Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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University of Utah Writers' Conference
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Description: Correspondence with Writers
This box includes correspondence with various writers, consisting mostly of their declining invitations to speak at the University of Utah's Writers Conference.
Dates: 1966-1969Container: Box 1, Folder 1 -
Description: James Dickey CorrespondenceDates: 1966-1967Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: Peter Taylor CorrespondenceDates: 1966-1967Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: R. Verlin Cassil CorrespondenceDates: 1967-1970Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: John Frederick Nems CorrespondenceDates: 1967-1968Container: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: William Eastlake CorrespondenceDates: 1968Container: Box 1, Folder 6
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Description: George P. Elliot CorrespondenceDates: 1968Container: Box 1, Folder 7
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Description: George Garrett CorrespondenceDates: 1968Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: Bell Stafford CorrespondenceDates: 1968-1970Container: Box 1, Folder 9
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Description: Harvey Swados CorrespondenceDates: 1968-1971Container: Box 1, Folder 10
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Description: Galway Kinnell CorrespondenceContainer: Box 1, Folder 11
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Description: Richard Scowcroft CorrespondenceDates: 1969-1970Container: Box 1, Folder 12
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Description: Writers' Conference AnnouncementsDates: 1966-1973Container: Box 1, Folder 13
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- Moore, Harold
Corporate Names
- University of Utah--Faculty
- University of Utah. Writer's Conference
Form or Genre Terms
- Announcements
- Correspondence
