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James Bellah papers, 1945-1980

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Bellah, James
Title
James Bellah papers
Dates
1945-1980 (inclusive)
Quantity
8.15 cubic feet (13 boxes + 1 envelope)
Collection Number
07663
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.

Additional Reference Guides
Additional Information

Partial finding aid available in repository.

Languages
English
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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.

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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.

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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 James Bellah at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

Processing Note

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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

  • Male authors -- United States -- 20th century.
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