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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)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
1944-1978 (bulk)Date of CollectionDate of Collection - 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
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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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Access Restrictions
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
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.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
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.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Related Materials
Related MaterialsOther materials created by Bruce Catton can be found at The Citadel Military College in Charleston, South Carolina.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis 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 InformationThe collection was processed by Shaun Hayes in November 2010.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series I. CorrespondenceReturn to Top
Consists of correspondence related to Catton's career as an author.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 2 | Correspondence |
1935-1957 |
| 3 | Correspondence |
undated, 1957-1969 |
| 9 | Correspondence |
1912-1960 |
| 10 | Correspondence |
1961-1966 |
| 11 | Correspondence |
1967 |
| 12 | Correspondence |
1967-1968 |
| 13 | Correspondence |
1969-1970 |
| 14 | Correspondence |
1971-1972 |
| 15 | Correspondence |
1972-1973 |
| 16 | Correspondence |
1973-1974 |
| 17 | Correspondence |
1974-1975 |
| 18 | Correspondence |
1976-1978, undated |
| 19 | Memoranda |
1959-1976, undated |
Series II. Published materialsReturn to Top
Includes articles by Catton, news media about him, and reviews and annotated manuscripts of his Civil War books. Other published materials are included as well.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1, 3 | Articles |
1953-1974 |
| 5-6 | Book reviews |
undated |
| 5 | Lineups |
1967-1968 |
| 4-8 | Manuscripts |
undated |
| 5 | Newspapers |
1864, 1974 |
| 1, 6 | Newspaper clippings |
1954-1965, undated |
| 5 | News releases |
1964, 1967 |
| 6 | Pamphlets |
1966, 1976, undated |
| 6 | Periodicals |
1948-1975 |
Series III. PhotographsReturn to Top
Contains photographs, mostly of Catton and his family.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1, 6 | Photographs |
undated |
Series IV. Research materialsReturn to Top
Includes materials possibly used by Catton during his research for his works on the Civil War.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 5 | Bibliography |
undated |
| 1 | Civil War materials |
1834-1875 |
| 6 | Reports |
1957-1964 |
| 6 | Research files |
1967, undated |
Series V. Biographical materialReturn to Top
Contains materials related to Catton's life and professional career including interviews, contracts, and other materials. The audiotapes mainly consist of interviews with Catton discussing his book "The Army of the Potomac."
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 5 | Agreements |
1947-1970 |
| 5 | Audiotapes |
1966 |
| 5 | Biographical materials |
undated |
| 5 | Lists |
1962-1963, undated |
| 1, 6 | Miscellaneous |
1953-1973, undated |
| 1, 3, 6 | Speeches |
1956-1974, undated |
| 6 | Statements |
1948-1977 |
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Subordinate Component # 1Return to Top
This link is to an older itemized version of a container list.
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
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Processed by Shaun Hayes
2010
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