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Martha Foley papers,, circa 1960-1982

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Foley, Martha.
Title
Martha Foley papers,
Dates
circa 1960-1982 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.35 cubic feet (3 boxes)
Collection Number
08100
Summary
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.

Additional Reference Guides
Additional Information

Finding aid available in repository.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Foley (d. 1977) was editor of the annual "Best American Short Stories" collection for 37 years. She was also co-founder and co-editor of "Story" magazine. At the time of her death, she was working on a book, "The Story of Story Magazine," which was edited for publication by Jay Neugeboren.

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Content Description

Collection contains Foley's manuscript, research notes, and files related to "The Story of Story Magazine" along with the manuscript, galley proof, and correspondence related to Neugeboren's edited version; a copy of the book (1980); manuscripts of articles by Foley and Neugeboren; and transcripts of a 1976 interview of Foley.

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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

There are no known other archival collections created by Martha Foley at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

Processing Note

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List
  • Untitled

    The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.

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Subject Terms

  • Short stories, American.

Occupations

  • Editors.

Titles within the Collection

  • Story (New York, 1931- )

Other Creators

  • Personal Names

    • Foley, Martha -- Story of Story magazine.
    • Neugeboren, Jay.
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