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Bruce Catton papers, 1834-1978

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Catton, Bruce, 1899-1978
Title
Bruce Catton papers
Dates
1834-1978 (inclusive)
1944-1978 (bulk)
Quantity
8.55 cubic ft. (19 boxes)
Collection Number
04032
Summary
Contains drafts, research material, and correspondence for Bruce Catton's centennial history of the American Civil War and other writings.
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

Bruce Catton (1899-1978), a Civil War historian, was a newspaper reporter in Cleveland and Boston before working for the War Production Board and the U.S. Department of Commerce during World War II. The first of his 15 Civil War histories was published in 1951. Catton's "A Stillness at Appomattox" won both the Pulitzer Prize for history and the National Book Award in 1954. He was an editor with "American Heritage" from 1954-1978.

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Content Description

The Bruce Catton papers contain correspondence, research and biographical materials, and other items related to Catton's professional career and personal life. The collection includes 12 boxes of Catton's correspondence (1944-1978); transcribed copies of correspondence (1834-1875) chiefly covering the Civil War period; mansucripts of "Grant Takes Command," "Terrible Swift Sword, " "Two Roads to Sumter, " and several articles; memorandums; photographs; speeches; book reviews; newspaper clippings; reports by E.B. Long concerning research for Catton's 3 volume centennial history of the Civil War; and miscellaneous other materials.

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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

Related Materials

Related Materials

Other materials created by Bruce Catton can be found at The Citadel Military College in Charleston, South Carolina.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Bruce Catton, William Catton, Oliver Jensen, the American Heritage Publishing Company, and E.B. Long in 1972 and 1978-1979.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Shaun Hayes in November 2010.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List
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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

Corporate Names

  • American Heritage Publishing Company.
  • United States. Civil War Centennial Commission.

Geographical Names

  • United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.

Titles within the Collection

Processed by Shaun Hayes
2010

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