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J. Royal Horton papers, 1980-2009

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Horton, J. Royal (Jon Royal)
Title
J. Royal Horton papers
Dates
1980-2009 (inclusive)
Quantity
4.00 cubic ft. (4 boxes)
Collection Number
10424
Summary
The collection contains files relating to the Western poems, novels, and screenplays of J. Royal Horton.
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.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Jon Robert Horton was born in Star Valley, Wyoming in 1940. Horton worked in the oil exploration business and law enforcement, before becoming a professional writer. Working under the pen-name J. Royal Horton, he wrote Western poems, novels, and screenplays. Horton’s best known work is his Jackson Hole Mysteries series, which center on the character Detective Tommy Thompson.

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Content Description

The bulk of the J. Royal Horton papers consist of manuscripts, notes, and published books relating to Horton’s writing career. There are extensive files relating to Horton’s novel and screenplay “Gib: A Contemporary Western” and his Jackson Hole Mystery series. The collection also includes correspondence, biographical materials, business files (writing and oil and gas geophysics industry), publicity files, newspaper articles, and ephemera.

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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

Arrangement

The collection has been minimally processed.

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by J. Royal Horton at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Jon Horton (J. Royal Horton) from 1996-2009.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Matthew Francis in May, 2010.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • American fiction--20th century.
  • Detectives--Fiction.
  • Western stories.

Geographical Names

  • Jackson Hole (Wyo.)
  • Wyoming--Fiction.

Processed by Matthew Francis
2010

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