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Louis Paul papers, 1904-1971

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Paul, Louis, 1901-
Title
Louis Paul papers
Dates
1904-1971 (inclusive)
Quantity
4.15 cubic feet (8 boxes)
Collection Number
06676
Summary
Repository
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
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Additional Reference Guides
Additional Information

Finding aid available in repository.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Louis Paul (1901-1970), a short story author, was born Leroy Placet and often wrote under the pen name of Louis Paul. He won the O. Henry Award for short story authorship in 1934 and taught at Columbia University during the late 1940s and early 1950s.

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Content Description

Collection contains correspondence (1928-1971), including love letters to his wife Mary during the late 1920s, letters written by Louis to Mary while she was in a mental institution from 1947-1948, and photocopies of letters from John Steinbeck; transcript of an interview with Paul (1950); photographs (1904-1953); poetry and popular music scores written by Louis and Mary Paul; research notes on the works of John Steinbeck; and the manuscripts for many of his short stories.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Location of Originals

Location of Originals

The University of Virginia Alderman Library preserves the original Steinbeck letters which are photocopied in this collection.

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Louis Paul at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

Processing Note

Processing Information

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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