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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)19451952
- 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
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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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There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
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.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
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).
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
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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.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 2 | Advertisement- Thomas H. Uzzel Literary Service pamphlet | undated |
| 1 | Clippings | undated |
| 1 | Comic Books- Black Diamond Western | March- July, 1952 |
| 1 | Comic Books- Boy | April- May, 1952 |
| 1 | Comic Books- Daredevil | 1951-1952 |
| 1 | Comic Books- Foxhole on Your Front Lawn | undated |
| 1 | Comic Books- Uncle Charlie's Fables | March- July, 1952 |
| 1 | Correspondence | 1950-1952, undated |
| 1 | Galley Proofs | undated |
| 2 | Newspaper Clippings | 1949-1950 |
| 1 | Typed Manuscripts- "Black Diamond" stories | undated |
| 2 | Typed Manuscripts- "Boy" stories | undated |
| 2 | Typed Manuscripts- "Daredevil" stories | undated |
| 2 | Typed Manuscripts- "Uncle Charlie's Fables" stories | undated |
| 2 | Typed Manuscripts- Miscellaneous Comic Book stories | undated |
| 2 | Typed Manuscripts- "The Professional Approach" | undated |
| 2 | Typed Manuscripts- "The Well Traveled Dog" | undated |
| 2 | Cover Proof- "Lawrence and the Fortune Teller" | undated |
| 2 | Cover Proof- "Uncle Charlie's Fables" | undated |
| 2 | Diary | 1945-1950 |
| 2 | Feature Ideas | undated |
| 2 | Rejection Slips | undated |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Children's literature, American.
- Comic books, strips, etc.
- Short stories, American.
Form or Genre Terms
- Diaries.
Occupations
- Authors.
