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W. Edward Clark Papers, 1937-1997

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Clark, W. Edward
Title
W. Edward Clark Papers
Dates
1937-1997 (inclusive)
Quantity
2.00 cubic ft. (2 boxes)
Collection Number
12761
Summary
W. Edward Clark was an author and high school teacher. Collection contains manuscripts of plays, poems, and novels, personal journals, newspaper clippings, and correspondence written by W. Edward Clark.
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

W. Edward Clark was an author and high school teacher. He was raised in Omaha, Nebraska and went onto receive his B.A. from the University of Chicago in 1935 and his M.A. in English and Philosophy from Columbia University. He was awarded a John Hay Fellowship and studied playwriting under Robert Penn Warren at Yale’s School of Drama. In March 1942, Clark joined the U.S. Army where he served in Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland, and Central Europe, reaching the rank of Major during World War II. From 1946-1976 he taught at Central High School in Omaha, Nebraska. He copyrighted 15 plays and 6 books of poetry, winning many awards for his writing, painting, and photography.

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Content Description

This collection contains manuscripts of plays, poems, and novels, personal journals, newspaper clippings, and correspondence written by W. Edward Clark.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

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Restrictions on Use

Statement on Potentially Harmful Language and Images Found in Collections

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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 W. Edward Clark at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

This material was received from John F. Williams from 2020-2021.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Krist Jessup in May 2021 and updated by Jamie J. Greene in October 2023.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

    • Description: Books of poems
      Dates: 1937-1997
      Container: Box 1
      Location:
    • Description: Correspondence and newspaper clippings
      Dates: 1943-1962
      Container: Box 1
      Location:
    • Description: Journals
      Dates: 1937-1954
      Container: Box 1
      Location:

    • Manuscripts:

      Container: Box

      • Description: "4x4"
        Dates: 1993
        Container: Box 1
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      • Description: "Alumni House"
        Dates: undated
        Container: Box 1
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      • Description: "Apache Run"
        Dates: undated
        Container: Box 1
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      • Description: "Ascension Day"
        Dates: undated
        Container: Box 1
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      • Description: "Ascension Day or The Third Time's the Charm"
        Dates: undated
        Container: Box 1
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      • Description: "At the Richest Club in the World"
        Dates: 1979
        Container: Box 1
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      • Description: "The Barefoot Beachhead"
        Dates: 1982
        Container: Box 1
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      • Description: "The Beast and the Burden"
        Dates: undated
        Container: Box 1
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      • Description: "A Brief for Middle Age"
        Dates: undated
        Container: Box 1
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      • Description: "A Card for Christmas"
        Dates: undated
        Container: Box 1
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      • Description: "The City of Last Resort"
        Dates: undated
        Container: Box 1
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      • Description: "Condominium"
        Dates: undated
        Container: Box 1
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      • Description: "Don't Touch Me I'll Kill You"
        Dates: undated
        Container: Box 1
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      • Description: "Drawing to a Close"
        Dates: 1994
        Container: Box 1
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      • Description: "A Family Affair"
        Dates: undated
        Container: Box 1
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      • Description: "Field Works"
        Dates: undated
        Container: Box 1
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      • Description: "First Trust"
        Dates: 1978
        Container: Box 2
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      • Description: "A Garden of Eden Ago: Love Sonnets"
        Dates: 1978
        Container: Box 2
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      • Description: "The Gods Go West"
        Dates: undated
        Container: Box 2
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      • Description: "Gordon Macbeth of Sandy Bend"
        Dates: 1979
        Container: Box 2
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      • Description: "Halloran"
        Dates: undated
        Container: Box 2
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      • Description: "The Journal of a Peaceful Man"
        Dates: undated
        Container: Box 2
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      • Description: "The Kid"
        Dates: undated
        Container: Box 2
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      • Description: "The Legend of Lulu City"
        Dates: 1977
        Container: Box 2
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      • Description: "Orpheus in Limbo"
        Dates: 1978
        Container: Box 2
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      • Description: "Passe Toutes Directions" Hallmark Fund for Television Drama
        Dates: undated
        Container: Box 2
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      • Description: "The Patent Leather Lovers"
        Dates: undated
        Container: Box 2
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      • Description: "The Pilgrim Sons"
        Dates: undated
        Container: Box 2
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      • Description: "Quatrains From a Plainsman"
        Dates: 1993
        Container: Box 2
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      • Description: "Remember the Day"
        Dates: undated
        Container: Box 2
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      • Description: "Selections X" poems
        Dates: 1960
        Container: Box 2
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      • Description: "Snowcover" A play in two acts
        Dates: undated
        Container: Box 2
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      • Description: "The Song of the Solomons"
        Dates: undated
        Container: Box 2
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      • Description: "Sweetbriar on the Bittersweet"
        Dates: undated
        Container: Box 2
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      • Description: "Telephotos and Wide Angles"
        Dates: undated
        Container: Box 2
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      • Description: "The Third Coming or Faust in North Eden"
        Dates: 1985
        Container: Box 2
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      • Description: "Three Wild Jacks"
        Dates: undated
        Container: Box 2
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      • Description: "The Toy Shop"
        Dates: undated
        Container: Box 2
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      • Description: "Tuesday, Due West"
        Dates: 1956
        Container: Box 2
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      • Description: "You're Dead Can You Hear Me"
        Dates: 1974
        Container: Box 2
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Subject Terms

  • American fiction
  • Authors, American
  • Plays
  • Poetry
  • War poetry, American
  • Western stories
  • World War, 1939-1945

Geographical Names

  • Nebraska -- History

Processed by Krist Jessup
2021

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