Gordon D. Shirreffs papers, 1949-1970
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Shirreffs, Gordon D.
- Title
- Gordon D. Shirreffs papers
- Dates
- 1949-1970 (inclusive)19491970
- Quantity
- 21.00 cubic feet (25 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 00729
- Summary
- 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.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Gordon Donald Shirreffs was born on January 15, 1914 in Chicago, IL; attended Northwestern Univ., 1946-49; BA (1967)and MA (1973), CA State Univ., Northridge; clerk, Union Tank Car Co. (1935-40, 1946); salesman, Brown & Bigelow, 1946-47; owner, Shirreffs Gadgets and Toys, Chicago, 1948-52; became a writer of westerns, contributing 150 short stories and novelettes to periodicals; published novels include: Lonesome Trail (1955), Rio Bravo (1956), Arizona Justice (1956), Swiftwagon (1958), Fort Suicide (1959), Apache Butte (1960), Voice of the Gun (1962), and Mystery of the Haunted Mine (1973). During this time, many of Mr. Shirreffs books were made into movies.
Content Description
Manuscripts of many of this author's Western short stories and one Western novel, books (hardbound and paperback), research files, pulp magazines, notebooks, and a Beta Video Tape.
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, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Western stories.
Occupations
- Authors.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Shirreffs, Gordon D. -- Mystery of the lost cliff dwelling.
