James Bellah papers, 1945-1980
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Bellah, James
- Title
- James Bellah papers
- Dates
- 1945-1980 (inclusive)19451980
- Quantity
- 8.15 cubic feet (13 boxes + 1 envelope)
- Collection Number
- 07663
- Summary
- 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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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Partial finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
James Bellah (1931-2015) was a teacher, short story writer, and novelist. Son of the novelist and screenwriter James Warner Bellah, James Bellah graduated from UCLA in 1956 and pursued a career in publishing and advertising while developing his own reputation as a writer. His writings included a novel, “Stood a Man” and a book of poetry, “The Orchards of Lang Syne.” Bellah taught writing at UCLA and occasionally acted for television.
Content Description
The James Bellah papers contain several manuscripts, notes, work sheets, outlines and research material related to Bellah's writing. Manuscripts found in the collection include "Last Train North," "Dear Michael," "Stood a Man/Wake of the Good Hope." The papers also include legal agreements, periodical and newspaper clippings, correspondence (1945-1980), yearbooks, and an audio tape containing a radio show by James Bellah.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
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Subject Terms
- Male authors -- United States -- 20th century.
