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Forbes Parkhill papers, circa 1940-1968
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Parkhill, Forbes, 1892-1974
- Title
- Forbes Parkhill papers
- Dates
- circa 1940-1968 (inclusive)19401968
- Quantity
- 18.00 cubic feet (40 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 01692
- Summary
- 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
Forbes Parkhill (1892-1974) was a Denver, Colorado, journalist and author of Western history and fiction.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection includes drafts, manuscripts, and correspondence related to approximately 320 short stories. There are galley proofs, manuscripts and drafts for several books, including "The Last of the Indian Wars," "Mister Barney Ford," "The Law Goes West," "The Wildest of the West," "The Blazed Trail of Antoine Leroux," and "Donna Madixxa Goes West." Also included are two scrapbooks 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
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Subordinate Component # 1Return to Top
The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container list)s to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Western stories.
Geographical Names
- West (U.S.) -- History.
Form or Genre Terms
- Scrapbooks.
Occupations
- Authors, American.
- Journalists.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Parkhill, Forbes, 1892-1974 -- Blazed trail of Antoine Leroux.
- Parkhill, Forbes, 1892-1974 -- Donna Madixxa goes West.
- Parkhill, Forbes, 1892-1974 -- Last of the Indian Wars.
- Parkhill, Forbes, 1892-1974 -- Law goes West.
- Parkhill, Forbes, 1892-1974 -- Mister Barney Ford.
- Parkhill, Forbes, 1892-1974 -- Wildest of the West.
