Collection Summary
Prosser, Harold Lee, 1944-
Harold Lee Prosser papers
1943-2009
07799
6.50 cubic
ft. (7 boxes + 1 folder)
University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.
English
Correspondence and manuscripts of Prosser, who studied authorship with Paul Bowles and Christopher Isherwood and wrote biographies of twentieth century science fiction writers.
Arrangement of the Collection
Biography of Harold Lee Prosser
Harold Lee Prosser was a writer and sociology teacher. He was a student and correspondent of writers Paul Bowles and Christopher Isherwood. He published biographies of science fiction writers Charles Beaumont, Frank Herbert, and Robert Bloch. He also corresponded with William F. Nolan and Poul Anderson. He wrote reviews and analyses of many other writers, as well as creating fiction and poetry of his own. He also taught courses using science fiction to exempify sociological issues. He had a life-long interest in spirituality and corresponded with Wicca writer Gerina Dunwich, among others.
Scope and ContentThe Harold Lee Prosser papers contain Prosser's correspondence, including letters from Isherwood, Bowles, Bloch, Poul Anderson, William F. Nolan, and other writers. There are also family letters and letters concerning Prosser's interest in Vedanta, Wicca, and Christianity. The collection also contains manuscripts and publications of Prosser's fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. In addition there are tapes of interviews with Paul Bowles and Christopher Isherwood.
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
There are no known other archival collections created by Harold Lee Prosser at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
This material was received from Harold Lee Prosser, 1982-2009.
Processing Information
The collection was processed in January 2009 and revised in June 2009 by D. Claudia Thompson.
Preferred Citation
Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection
Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Access Terms
Bloch, Robert, 1917-1994.
Bowles, Paul, 1910-1999.
Anderson, Poul, 1926-2001.
Beaumont, Charles, 1929-1967.
Dunwich, Gerina.
Herbert, Frank.
Isherwood, Christopher, 1904-1986.
Nolan, William F., 1928-
Williamson, J. N., (Jerry N.)
Sherman, Jory
Science fiction -- Authorship.
Science fiction -- Study and teaching.
Vedanta.
Wicca.
Authors.
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Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Literature
Social Life and Customs
People, Ethnicity, and Culture
Container List
Series I. Correspondence
Includes letters from writers (especially science fiction writers), friends, and family. Also includes business and professional correspondence. Few of Prosser's own letters are included.
1
Correspondence (includes Poul Anderson, Robert Bloch, Paul Bowles, Ray Bradbury, Christopher Isherwood, William F. Nolan, J.N. Williamson, etc.)
1964-1986
2
Correspondence (includes Poul Anderson, Robert Bloch, William F. Nolan, Jory Sherman, etc.)
1983-1990
3
Correspondence (includes Poul Anderson, Robert Bloch, Gerina Dunwich, William F. Nolan, Jory Sherman, etc.)
1989-1997
4
Correspondence (includes Poul Anderson, Gerina Dunwich, William F. Nolan, etc.)
1998-2009
Series II. Writings of H.L. Prosser
4
Articles and Essays (on science fiction, science fiction authors, etc.) (2 folders)
1980-1988
4
Articles and Essays - Miscellaneous Topics
1980-1996
4
Articles and Essays (printed) (2 folders)
1963-1998
4
Articles and Essays - William F. Nolan (includes correspondence, research, stories by Nolan) (2 folders)
1967-1994
4
Autobiographical Writings (2 folders)
1981-1999
4
Autobiographical Writings - Sitar Morning
1994
4
Books - Charles Beaumont (includes published version, drafts, research, correspondence, etc.) (4 folders)
1943-1994
4
Books - Charles Beaumont (notebook of draft and research)
1943-1984
4-5
Books - Frank Herbert (drafts) (2 folders)
1985
5
Books - Robert Bloch (partial drafts)
1984
5
Books - Robert Bloch; Poul Anderson (notebook of drafts, research, correspondence, etc.)
1983-1984
5
Comments by Paul Bowles on Prosser's Writing
1968-1969
5
Fiction - Fallen Angels (draft)
1995
5
Fiction - The Hyperboreans (drafts) (2 folders)
1974-1980
5
Fiction - The Ides of May (drafts) (3 folders)
1983-1984
5
Fiction - Quest for the Singing Chalice (drafts) (2 folders)
1982
5
Fiction - Children's Short Stories (drafts)
1983-1997
5
Fiction - Short Pieces (drafts) (6 folders)
1974-1998
5
Fiction - Short Pieces (printed) (2 folders)
1970-1988
6
Fiction - Short Pieces (printed) (4 folders)
1974-1988
7
Fiction - Short Pieces - Oversize (printed)
1980-1981
6
Letters to Editor
1983-1993
6
Music
1974-1993
6
Online Writings (2 folders)
2001-2006
6
Poetry (2 folders)
1966-1998
6
Poetry (printed)
1976-1990
6
Reviews
1975-1992
6
Reviews (printed) (2 folders)
1975-1998
Series III. Biographical Material
6
Biographical Information
1958-1996
6
Reviews of Prosser's Work
1974-1977
6
Diary
1982-1983
6
Dream Notes
1989
6
Photographs
1931-1998
6
Photograph Album
1942-1994
Safe envelope
Sealed Statement
1984
Series IV. Audio Visual Material
7
Paul Bowles on Writing (5" reel to reel tape)
1968
7
Marion Zimmer Bradley's Writing Workshop (7" reel to reel tape)
1979
7
Christopher Isherwood - Lee Prosser (3 1/2" reel to reel tape)
1964
7
Christopher Isherwood - Lee Prosser Correspondence (33 1/3 rpm vinyl discs) (2 items)
1963-1964
Additional Container Lists
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