Collection Summary
Gilmore, Iris
Iris Gilmore Papers
1897-1982
08507
1.00 cubic
ft. (1 box)
University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.
English
The Iris Gilmore collection contains manuscripts and research files for several books written by her. Most of the topics relate to Colorado history including the Ute Indians. Also included are biographical files of Benjamin West and Anna Broady Haggard. There is a small amount of information about early radio shows on KOA Radio in Denver, and there are photographs of Wyoming Senator Joseph C. O'Mahoney.
Biography of Iris Gilmore
Iris Pavey Gilmore was an author of more than a dozen books, many of which were non-fictional books for juveniles. She also wrote several books related to Colorado topics and history. She co-authored most of her works with Marian Talmadge. Iris Gilmore was born in Illinois in 1900 and received a B.A. in education and drama in 1921 and an M.A. in 1944 from the University of Denver. She was a writer and player for radio shows on Denver’s popular radio station, KOA, in the 1920s and 1930s. She also was involved with children’s theater and dance in Denver, and she taught speech and English at the University of Denver. She was married to Harold Gilmore and had one daughter. Mrs. Gilmore died in 1982 in Denver.
Scope and Content
The Iris Gilmore papers contain manuscripts and research notes of several of her books including fiction works as well as non-fiction. Non-fiction topics relate to Colorado including the history of the Pikes Peak region and of the Ute Indians and Chief Ouray. There is information about her relative Benjamin West, a well-known early American painter. There is some information related to Gilmore’s activity with KOA Radio. Also included is a biographical file of Anna Broady Haggard, a Cheyenne socialite and former University of Wyoming trustee, and there are photographs of Wyoming Senator Joseph C. O’Mahoney and his wife Agnes. Copies of some of her books are included.
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 Iris Gilmore at the date of
processing.
Diane Ross, daughter of Iris Gilmore, donated the papers in 1983.
The collection was processed by John Richard Waggener in June 2007.
Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Iris Gilmore papers, Collection
Number 8507, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Access Terms
West, Benjamin, 1738-1820 Haggard, Anna Broady
Indians of North America - Colorado
Ute Indians Radio plays - United States Literature - Colorado Colorado - History
Native Americans.
Literature.
Photographs
Authors - United States
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Container List
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Audubon, John J. - Information About (includes tourist information about Louisiana)
circa 1950s - 1980
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2
"Bon Patriots of the Bayou" - Manuscript by Iris Pavey Gilmore
no date
1
3
Gilmore, Iris Pavey - Autobiography and Biographical Material
1982
1
4
Haggard, Anna Broady - Biographical Material
1897-1928
1
5
KOA Radio, Denver - Newspaper Clippings (includes information about Iris Gilmore as director of the KOA Players)
1925
1
6
"Leave of Absence" - Manuscript (by Lynn Moore of Denver, with Iris Gilmore)
no date
1
7
"Legends of the Blue Sky People" - Manuscript, Research Notes, and Publishing Information (includes information about the Ute Indians and Chief Ouray)
circa 1960s-1970s
1
8
"Legends of the Pikes Peak Region" - Manuscript
no date
1
9
"Like a Tree Planted" - Manuscript (by Iris Gilmore) (Folder 1)
circa 1980
1
10
"Like a Tree Planted" - Manuscript (by Iris Gilmore) (Folder 2)
circa 1980
1
11
"Miracles of Love" - Manuscript (by Iris Gilmore)
no date
1
12
Photographs (includes Senator Joseph C. and Mrs. Agnes O'Mahoney, Anna Broady Haggard, and Dr. John D. Clark)
circa 1900-1930s
1
13
Saint Martinville, Louisiana - Tourist Information
circa 1970s
1
14
"Silver Heels With a Heart of Gold" - Script (possibly for a radio show)
no date
1
15
Thesis (Iris Gilmore's thesis from University of Denver)
1944
1
16
"Ute Legends"- Manuscript, Research Material, and Photographs about Ute Indians, and Chief Ouray
circa 1950s-1970s
1
17
West, Benjamin - Genealogy and Family History (relative of Iris Gilmore)
circa 1960s
1
18
Books by Iris Gilmore (some are co-authored with Marian Talmadge) (several books relate to Colorado history)
1956-1973