Paul W. Fairman papers, 1922-1969
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Fairman, Paul W.
- Title
- Paul W. Fairman papers
- Dates
- 1922-1969 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 2.45 cubic ft. (3 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 03316
- Summary
- Paul W. Fairman was an editor and science fiction writer. Collection contains personal and professional correspondence, royalty statements, and miscellaneous ephemera.
- 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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There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Paul W. Fairman (1909-1977) was an editor and science fiction writer. He published under various pseudonyms including Paula Fairman, Ivar Jorgensen, Janet Lovesmith, Paula Moore, F. W. Paul, and Paulette Warren. In 1958, Fairman accepted the job of managing editor for Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine. Five of Fairman’s science fiction short stories written in the 1950s were later adapted for film and TV, including “Deadly City,” “The Cosmic Frame,” and “Beast of the Void.” “The Cosmic Frame” was adapted into a movie called Invasion of the Saucer Men in 1957.
Content Description
Collection contains correspondence to Fairman from publishing houses, broadcast producers, periodicals, and literary agencies; personal correspondence; royalty statements; and miscellaneous invitations, invoices, memos, and other ephemera.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
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Restrictions on Use
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Preferred Citation
Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
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Inventories
The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list for 3 boxes.
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)Container: Box 1-3
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Authors.
- Science fiction.
Personal Names
- Ackerman, Forrest J.
