L. Frank Baum papers, 1957-1972
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank), 1856-1919
- Title
- L. Frank Baum papers
- Dates
- 1957-1972 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 1.38 cubic ft. (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 02986
- Summary
- L. Frank Baum (1856-1919) is best known as the author of the Wizard of Oz series. Collection contains fan club material.
- 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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There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
L. Frank Baum (1856-1919) is best known as the author of the Wizard of Oz series. In all, Baum wrote 41 novels in addition to the Wizard of Oz, 83 short stories, over 200 poems, and over 42 scripts for possible stage and film adaptations of his works. He began as a theater producer and playwright but was unable to make a career out of these endeavors. Baum and his wife, Maud, then moved to South Dakota. It wasn’t until the couple relocated to Chicago where Baum worked as a newspaper reporter and children’s writer that Baum’s career took off with the first installment of The Wizard of Oz in 1900.
Content Description
Collection contains fan club material that includes newsletters; periodical issues of The Baum Bugle and The Best of the Baum Bugle; and photograph albums.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
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Restrictions on Use
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Preferred Citation
Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
This material was received from Helane Mintz-Hinkley, Fred Meyer, and David L. Greene between in March 1969 and September 1972.
Processing Note
Related Materials
L. Frank Baum collection, YCAL MSS 13, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.
L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum Collection, 1916-1918, HRC-MS L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum Collection, Harry Ransom Center, University of Texas.
L. Frank Baum Collection 1850-2004, Bird Special Collections, Syracuse University.
Frank Baum papers, 1918, undated, MMC-3842, Library of Congress.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Inventories
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 for 2 boxes.
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)Container: Box 1-2
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Fan clubs.
- Photograph albums.
Corporate Names
- International Wizard of Oz Club.
