Elisabeth Macdonald papers, 1953-2000
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Macdonald, Elisabeth, 1926-
- Title
- Elisabeth Macdonald papers
- Dates
- 1953-2000 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 9.10 cubic ft. (10 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 10703
- Summary
- The papers of Elisabeth Macdonald, a western historical fiction and romance writer.
- 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
Elisabeth Macdonald was born in Vernal, Utah. She attended Southern Utah and Utah State University. She then moved to California, where she would later begin her writing career. She wrote western historical fiction, gothic mysteries, and romance novels. Her first publication was "The House at Gray Eagle" in 1976. Later titles included "Falling Star" (1987) and "Wyoming Star" (1990). Her novel "Watch for the Morning" (1978) drew inspiration from her Mormon roots and was a best-seller. She also wrote under the pseudonym Sabrina Ryan.
Content Description
The Elisabeth Macdonald papers include manuscript drafts, proposals, research materials, and correspondence related to her novels, short stories, and magazine articles. Other correspondence and files related to her career as a writer are also included.
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, Elisabeth Macdonald papers, Collection Number 10703, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Elisabeth Macdonald at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from Elisabeth Macdonald in 2000 and 2012.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Emily Christopherson in October 2013.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1974-1978Container: Box 8
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1979-2000Container: Box 9
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Description: Correspondence (personal)Dates: circa 1980-1997Container: Box 8
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Description: Magazine articles - Cancer EpidemicDates: 1979Container: Box 7
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Description: Magazine articles - Jamestown HotelDates: 1982Container: Box 7
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Description: Magazine articles - Mozart Festival - San Luis ObispoDates: 1981-1982Container: Box 7
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Description: Magazine articles - on writing (by Macdonald)Dates: 1987-1994Container: Box 7
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Description: Magazine articles - Rocky Mountain magazineDates: 1981Container: Box 7
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Description: Magazine articles - ShakespeareDates: 1982Container: Box 7
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Description: Magazine articles - What Have They Done to the Rain?Dates: 1981Container: Box 7
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Description: Novels - Always TomorrowDates: undatedContainer: Box 5
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Description: Novels - Book ClubDates: undatedContainer: Box 7
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Description: Novels - Bring Down the SunDates: 1994-1996Container: Box 5
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Description: Novels - ChoicesDates: 1994-1997Container: Box 6
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Description: Novels - Circle of SkyDates: 1994Container: Box 7
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Description: Novels - Estero BayDates: 1982, 1989Container: Box 3
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Description: Novels - Falling StarDates: 1986Container: Box 3-4
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Description: Novels - Fire and Sword (Scotland historical)Dates: 1991Container: Box 7
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Description: Novels - Fire In Her EyesDates: 1986Container: Box 2
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Description: Novels - Follow the Drum/The Wild Geese (Scarlet Cloak)Dates: undatedContainer: Box 6
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Description: Novels - HeartlandDates: circa 1992,Container: Box 6
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Description: Novels - House at Gray EagleDates: 1975Container: Box 1
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Description: Novels - Love Me AgainDates: 1983-1984Container: Box 3
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Description: Novels - Meeker MassacreDates: undatedContainer: Box 7
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Description: Novels - Missouri Mormon War (Cry From the Dust or Drown the Wind)Dates: 1978Container: Box 6
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Description: Novels - Santa fee WomenDates: 1999Container: Box 6
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Description: Novels - Santa FeDates: undatedContainer: Box 6
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Description: Novels - So Little TimeDates: undatedContainer: Box 7
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Description: Novels - Voices on the WindDates: 1990-1995Container: Box 4
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Description: Novels - Watch for the MorningDates: 1976-1977Container: Box 1
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Description: Novels - Waverly PlaceDates: 1999Container: Box 6
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Description: Novels - Wolf and the FalconDates: 1995-1997Container: Box 6
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Description: Novels - Wyoming StarDates: 1990Container: Box 2
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Description: Photographs (color) - American SouthwestDates: undatedContainer: Box 10
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Description: Professional files - articles on Macdonald's friendsDates: circa 1956-1985Container: Box 8
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Description: Professional files - biographical informationDates: undatedContainer: Box 8
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Description: Professional files - biographyDates: circa 1986-1994Container: Box 8
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Description: Professional files - blurbsDates: undatedContainer: Box 8
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Description: Professional files - editors and agentsDates: 1989Container: Box 8
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Description: Professional files - reviews and publicityDates: circa 1975-1995Container: Box 8
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Description: Professional files - story ideasDates: 1996-1997, undatedContainer: Box 8
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Description: Professional files - writing resourcesDates: circa 1954-1996Container: Box 8
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Description: Proposals - AmeliaDates: 1995Container: Box 7
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Description: Proposals - Castles on the RhineDates: 1982Container: Box 7
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Description: Proposals - Follow the Drum (prequel to Scarlet Cloak)Dates: undatedContainer: Box 7
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Description: Proposals - Gentle AnnieDates: undatedContainer: Box 7
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Description: Proposals - Last MustangerDates: undatedContainer: Box 7
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Description: Proposals - My Own True LoveDates: 1988Container: Box 7
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Description: Proposals - Race the MoonDates: 1987Container: Box 7
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Description: Proposals - Scarlet CloakDates: undatedContainer: Box 7
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Description: Proposals - Wind RiverDates: 1984Container: Box 7
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Description: Research files - Colonial historicalDates: undatedContainer: Box 8
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Description: Research files - Far Kingdom KauaiDates: undatedContainer: Box 8
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Description: Research files - Incense to the LordDates: undatedContainer: Box 8
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Description: Research files - Missouri War, Armies of GodDates: undatedContainer: Box 8
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Description: Research files - MormonsDates: undatedContainer: Box 8
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Description: Research files - reference materialsDates: 1953-1992Container: Box 8
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Description: Research files - Springville, UtahDates: undatedContainer: Box 8
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Description: Research files - Utah State Historical SocietyDates: 1979Container: Box 8
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Description: Short stories - ComerDates: undatedContainer: Box 7
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Description: Short stories - Dagger in the MindDates: undatedContainer: Box 7
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Description: Short stories - Day's WagesDates: undatedContainer: Box 7
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Description: Short stories - End of SpringDates: undatedContainer: Box 7
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Description: Short stories - Family HotelDates: undatedContainer: Box 7
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Description: Short stories - Gift of GabDates: undatedContainer: Box 7
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Description: Short stories - Indian ProblemDates: undatedContainer: Box 7
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Description: Short stories - JanusDates: undatedContainer: Box 7
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Description: Short stories - Legend of the Whistling GhostDates: undatedContainer: Box 7
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Description: Short stories - Ten Thousand Dollars Is a Lot of MoneyDates: undatedContainer: Box 7
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Historical fiction.
- Love stories.
- Mormons -- Fiction.
- Western stories.
- Women authors.
- Wyoming -- Fiction.
- Polygamy -- Utah -- Fiction.
Geographical Names
- Wyoming -- Fiction.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Ryan, Sabrina.
