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Lucy Thomas Blickensderfer papers, 1945-1952

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Blickensderfer, Lucy Thomas, 1921-1965.
Title
Lucy Thomas Blickensderfer papers
Dates
1945-1952 (inclusive)
Quantity
.9 cubic feet (2 boxes)
Collection Number
06731
Summary
This collection includes some of Lucy Thomas Blickensderfer's manuscripts, galley proofs, copies of comics, and correspondence.
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

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

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Lucy Thomas Blickensderfer was a writer of children's short stories from Denver, Colorado. Most of her works appeared between 1951 and 1952. Her stories were mainly published in comic books for boys.

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Content Description

This collection includes Blickensderfer's manuscripts for short stories and the comic books in which they appeared (1951-1952), galley proofs, a small amount of related correspondence, and an engagement diary (1945-1949).

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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.

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.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Lucy Thomas Blickensderfer at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Collection materials were recieved from Clark Blickensderfer.

Processing Note

The collection was processed by Brittany Heye in October 2023.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Description: Advertisement- Thomas H. Uzzel Literary Service pamphlet
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 2
  • Description: Clippings
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Comic Books- Black Diamond Western
    Dates: March- July, 1952
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Comic Books- Boy
    Dates: April- May, 1952
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Comic Books- Daredevil
    Dates: 1951-1952
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Comic Books- Foxhole on Your Front Lawn
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Comic Books- Uncle Charlie's Fables
    Dates: March- July, 1952
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Correspondence
    Dates: 1950-1952, undated
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Galley Proofs
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Newspaper Clippings
    Dates: 1949-1950
    Container: Box 2
  • Description: Typed Manuscripts- "Black Diamond" stories
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Typed Manuscripts- "Boy" stories
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 2
  • Description: Typed Manuscripts- "Daredevil" stories
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 2
  • Description: Typed Manuscripts- "Uncle Charlie's Fables" stories
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 2
  • Description: Typed Manuscripts- Miscellaneous Comic Book stories
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 2
  • Description: Typed Manuscripts- "The Professional Approach"
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 2
  • Description: Typed Manuscripts- "The Well Traveled Dog"
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 2
  • Description: Cover Proof- "Lawrence and the Fortune Teller"
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 2
  • Description: Cover Proof- "Uncle Charlie's Fables"
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 2
  • Description: Diary
    Dates: 1945-1950
    Container: Box 2
  • Description: Feature Ideas
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 2
  • Description: Rejection Slips
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 2

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Subject Terms

  • Children's literature, American.
  • Comic books, strips, etc.
  • Short stories, American.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Diaries.

Occupations

  • Authors.
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