Nelson C. Nye papers, 1941-1982
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Nye, Nelson C. (Nelson Coral), 1907-1997
- Title
- Nelson C. Nye papers
- Dates
- 1941-1982 (inclusive)19411982
- Quantity
- 20.2 cubic feet (40 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 00487
- 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.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Nye was a prolific author of Western novels. He was co-founder of the Western Writers of America and served as president in 1953 and in 1960-1961. He received the WWA's "Spur" award for best Western novel in 1959. Nye was also a quarter horse enthusiast. He raised horses and wrote many articles on quarter horses and horse racing.
Content Description
Collection contains mainly manuscripts of Nye's novels and other written works along with related correspondence, fan mail, research notes, contracts, scrapbooks and miscellaneous materials. There are also letters with other WWA members, photographs and other materials relating to the WWA, its board and the annual Spur awards. In addition there are Nye's articles on quarter horses, subject files and many photographs of horses, owners and jockeys.
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
- Horse racing -- United States.
- Quarter horse.
- Western stories.
Corporate Names
- Western Writers of America.
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographs.
- Scrapbooks.
Occupations
- Authors.
