University of Wyoming
Blochman (1900-1975) was a journalist and writer originally from California. He worked as a journalist in the United States and abroad during the 1920s, and after 1928 worked completely free-lance. Blochman wrote many short stories, non-fiction and fiction books and was known for his mystery and detective novels.
During World War II he worked with the United States Office of War Information's overseas branch and became chief of radio programs which produced the "Voice of America" broadcasts. Blochman also did some writing for radio and television. He was a member and vice president (1956-1957) of the Overseas Press Club, a member of the Mystery Writers of America and received its Edgar Allan Poe Award for a short story.
Collection contains materials relating to Blochman's writing career with some personal correspondence. Professional materials include correspondence, manuscripts, reviews of his work, a scrapbook, photographs and radio scripts.
There are correspondence, radio scripts and other miscellaneous materials relating to his work with the Office of War Information. There are also minutes, correspondence and bulletins (1950s) of the Overseas Press Club, and minutes, correspondence and Poe awards programs (1946-1975) of the Mystery Writers of America.
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
There are no known other archival collections created by Lawrence G. Blochman at the date of processing.
Finding aid available in repository.
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