Bill O’Neal papers, 1975-1982
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- O’Neal, Bill, 1942-
- Title
- Bill O’Neal papers
- Dates
- 1975-1982 (inclusive)19751982
- Quantity
- 1 cubic ft. (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 08361
- Summary
- Bill O’Neal was a prolific popular writer about the West and about baseball. His collection contains the manuscript to his book, Encyclopedia of Western Gunfighters and some other gunfighter manuscript material. It also contains some photocopies of the published books and articles, which came from his manuscripts.
- 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
- Sponsor
- The creation of the EAD-version of this finding aid was made possible through a grant from the National Historic Publications and Records Commission.
Historical Note
Bill O’Neal was the author of over 25 books and hundreds of articles and book reviews related to the American West. He appeared in numerous TV documentaries on TBS, the History Channel, TNN, the Discovery Channel, and A&E. He was a member of the Western Writers of America, and he was presented with a NOLA Literary Award in 2003. He taught for over thirty years at Panola College in Carthage, Texas.
Content Description
The Bill O’Neal papers contain manuscripts, correspondence, and photocopies of O’Neal’s books about outlaws of the old West.
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, Bill O’Neal Papers, 1975-1982, Collection Number 08361, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no other known archival collections created by Bill O’Neal at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThe collection materials were received in 1983.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by John Hanks in February 2005.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Series I.: Manuscripts by Bill O’Neal with Publishers Correspondence
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Description: Encyclopedia of Western GunfightersContainer: Box 1, Folders 1-5
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Description: Henry Brown –Trail Town GunfighterContainer: Box 2, Folder 1
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Series II.: Photocopies of Published Books and Articles by Bill O’Neal
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Description: Articles - Henry Brown – The Outlaw Marshal, The Medicine Lodge Bank Robbery of 1884, The Horrell Brothers of Lampasas and Facts about Gunfights and GunfightersContainer: Box 2, Folder 2
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Description: Books - Encyclopedia of Western Gunfighters, with an Indexer SetContainer: Box 2, Folders 3-5
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Dueling--West (U.S.)
- Gunfights--West (U.S.)
Geographical Names
- West (U.S.)--History--1860-1890.
Occupations
- Authors, American--West (U.S.)
