AHJ_ah04032 Inventory of the Bruce Catton papers, 1834-1978 (bulk 1944-1978) Catton (Bruce) papers Processed by Shaun Hayes University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.
American Heritage Center Dept. 3924, 1000 E. University Avenue University of Wyoming Laramie, WY 82071 Phone: 307.766.2574 Fax:307.766.5511 Email:ahcref@uwyo.edu URL:http://ahc.uwyo.edu/
2010

University of Wyoming

 Finding aid encoded by Shaun Hayes November 2010 Finding aid is in English Collection Summary Catton, Bruce, 1899-1978 Bruce Catton papers 1834-1978 1944-1978 04032 8.55 cubic ft. (19 boxes) University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center. English Contains drafts, research material, and correspondence for Bruce Catton's centennial history of the American Civil War and other writings. Biography of Bruce Catton

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.

 Scope and Content

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.

 Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

 Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

 Related Materials

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

 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 Information

The collection was processed by Shaun Hayes in November 2010.

 Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

 Access Terms United States. Civil War Centennial Commission. American Heritage Publishing Company. United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865. <title render="italic" encodinganalog="630"> Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Journalism Politics, Government, and Law Military Container List Series I. Correspondence

Consists of correspondence related to Catton's career as an author.

 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 materials

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.

 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. Photographs

Contains photographs, mostly of Catton and his family.

 1, 6 Photographs undated Series IV. Research materials

Includes materials possibly used by Catton during his research for his works on the Civil War.

 5 Bibliography undated 1 Civil War materials 1834-1875 6 Reports 1957-1964 6 Research files 1967, undated Series V. Biographical material

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."

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 Container List

This link is to an older itemized version of a container list.

 Link to Container List (PDF)