D. B. Newton papers, 1958-1962
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Newton, D. B.;
- Title
- D. B. Newton papers
- Dates
- 1958-1962 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- .45 cubic ft. (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 00530
- Summary
- D. B. Newton was a western novelist who began writing short stories for magazines. Collection contains 3 manuscripts written by the author.
- 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
D. B. Newton was a western novelist who began writing short stories for magazines while studying for his master’s degree. He wrote under various other pseudonyms, publishing 74 novels over the course of his career. He was one of the founders of Western Writers of America when it formed between 1952 and 1953.
Content Description
Collection contains 3 manuscripts written by D. B. Newton including Cross Me in Gunsmoke, The Badge Shooters, and The Lurking Gun.
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
Acquisition Information
This material was received from D. B. Newton and the August Lenniger Literacy Agency in July 1958.
Processing Note
Related Materials
Dwight Bennett Newton papers, 1947-1985, Collection Number 192, Special Collections and University Archives Manuscripts and Archives, University of Oregon.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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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 box 1.
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)Container: Box 1
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Authors.
- Classification -- Books -- Western stories.
- Novelists.
Personal Names
- Newton, D. B. -- (Dwight Bennett), -- 1916-2013.
Corporate Names
- Western Writers of America.
