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Conrad Richter papers, 1936-1977

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Richter, Conrad, 1890-1968.
Title
Conrad Richter papers
Dates
1936-1977 (inclusive)
Quantity
2.20 cubic feet (3 boxes)
Collection Number
02563
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.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Richter, a noted writer of mainly novels of pioneer life in America, was born in Pennsylvania and lived part of his life in New Mexico. He won a Pulitzer Prize for "The Town," the third part of his 1966 trilogy "The Awakening Land." His 1936 novel "Sea of Grass" was made into a motion picture in 1947.

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Content Description

Collection contains mainly the manuscript along with related notes, correspondence, drafts and newspaper clippings for Richter's 1957 novel "The Lady." There are miscellaneous materials relating to "The Awakening Land," contracts and royalty statements for films including "Sea of Grass," various story ideas and personal and professional correspondence.

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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 Conrad Richter at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

Processing Note

Processing Information

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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

  • Film adaptations.
  • Frontier and pioneer life -- United States.

Occupations

  • Authors.

Titles within the Collection

  • Awakening land.
  • Sea of grass.

Other Creators

  • Personal Names

    • Richter, Conrad, 1890-1968 : Lady.
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