University of Wyoming
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.
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.
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
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There are no known other archival collections created by Conrad Richter at the date of processing.
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