Western Writers of America.
Variant namesWestern Writers of America was founded in 1953 to promote literature pertaining to the American West. Although the founders wrote mainly western fiction, other members included historians and non-fiction writers. The WWA presented annual Spur Awards for distinguished writing in several categories and an annual Owen Wister Award for lifelong contributions to the field of western literature.
From the description of Western Writers of America records, 1956-2004. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 188162248
The Western Writers of America was established as a professional writers' organization in 1953. It was to serve as a support network for published western writers and recognize their achievements with annual Spur Awards for excellence in writing. It continues to serve as a forum and audience for western genre writers through publication of a newsletter and quarterly journal, annual conventions, and writing workshops.
From the guide to the Western Writers of America Records, S 1257. 1., 1908-1993, (Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library, Texas Tech University)
Archival Resources
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| referencedIn | Hal George Evarts Jr. papers, 1936-1970 | University of Oregon Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives | |
| referencedIn | Walker, Dale L., 1935-. Dale L. Walker papers. | University of Texas at El Paso | |
| creatorOf | Lenniger Literary Agency. Lenniger Literary Agency records, 1926-1975. | University of Oregon Libraries | |
| referencedIn | Thompson, Thomas, 1913-1993. Papers, 1952-1989. | Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center. | |
| referencedIn | Jeanne Williams Papers, S 1192. 1., 1952-1998 and undated | Texas Tech University,Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library | |
| referencedIn | Santa Fe Passage collection, 1952-1986, (bulk 1957-1974). | Texas Tech University Libraries, Academic Library | |
| referencedIn | Elmer Kelton Papers, S 524. 1., 1948-1985 | Southwest Collection/Special Collections Libary, Texas Tech University | |
| creatorOf | Barker, S. Omar (Squire Omar), 1894-. Papers, 1959-1972. | Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center. | |
| referencedIn | Schroer, Blanche M., 1907-1998. Blanche M. Schroer papers, 1812-1998. | Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center. | |
| referencedIn | Joyce Gipson Roach. | Texas Woman's University Library, Mary Evelyn Blagg-Huey Library | |
| referencedIn | Norman Fox Papers, 1941-1982 | Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library Archives and Special Collections | |
| referencedIn | John L. Sinclair Papers, 1849-1993 | The University of New Mexico, University Libraries, Center for SouthwestResearch | |
| creatorOf | Sinclair, John L., 1902-. John L. Sinclair papers, 1849-1990. | University of New Mexico-Main Campus | |
| creatorOf | Evarts, Hal G. (Hal George), 1887-1934. Hal G. Evarts, Sr. papers, 1919-1951. | University of Oregon Libraries | |
| referencedIn | Noel Loomis papers, 1929-1969 | University of Oregon Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives | |
| referencedIn | Patten, Lewis B. Papers, ca. 1952- ca. 1982. | Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center. | |
| referencedIn | Nye, Nelson C. (Nelson Coral), 1907-1997. Papers, 1941-1982. | Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center. | |
| creatorOf | Western Writers of America Records, S 1257. 1., 1908-1993 | Southwest Collection/Special Collections Libary, Texas Tech University | |
| referencedIn | Mygatt, Emmie D. Papers, 1886-1973 (bulk 1950-1973) | Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center. | |
| referencedIn | William Frederick Bragg papers, 1918-1996 | Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center. | |
| referencedIn | Overholser, Wayne D., 1906-1996. Papers, 1938-1970. | Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center. | |
| creatorOf | Western Writers of America Records, 1952- | University of California, Los Angeles. Library Special Collections. | |
| referencedIn | Don Worcester Papers, S 1220. 3., 1986-1991 and undated | Southwest Collection/Special Collections Libary, Texas Tech University | |
| referencedIn | Bragg, Bill, 1922-1988. William Frederick Bragg papers, 1918-1996. | Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center. | |
| referencedIn | Ballard, Todhunter, 1903-1980. Willis Todhunter Ballard papers, 1926-1975. | University of Oregon Libraries | |
| referencedIn | Patterson, Paul, 1908-. Papers, 1931-1975 (bulks 1964-1975). | Texas Tech University Libraries, Academic Library | |
| referencedIn | Frazee, Steve, 1909-1992. Papers, 1909-1974, (bulk 1931-1974). | Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center. | |
| creatorOf | Western Writers of America. Printed materials 1978. | Boulder Public Library | |
| referencedIn | Louis Preston Trimble papers, 1947-1968 | University of Oregon Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives | |
| referencedIn | Todhunter Ballard papers, 1926-1975 | University of Oregon Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives | |
| referencedIn | Blanche M. Schroer papers, 1812-1998 | Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center. | |
| referencedIn | Drago, Harry Sinclair, 1888-1979. Papers, 1932-1979. | Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center. | |
| creatorOf | Western Writers of America. Records, 1952- | University of California, Los Angeles | |
| referencedIn | Lenniger Literary Agency records, 1926-1975 | University of Oregon Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives | |
| referencedIn | Mel Marshall papers, 1971-1983 | University of Oregon Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives | |
| referencedIn | W. Verne Athanas papers, 1946-1962 | University of Oregon Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives | |
| referencedIn | Robert J. McCaig Papers, 1904-1982 | Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library Archives and Special Collections | |
| referencedIn | Evarts, Hal George, 1915-. Hal George Evarts, Jr. papers, 1936-1970. | University of Oregon Libraries | |
| referencedIn | Grover Cleveland (Bill) Gulick papers, 1916-1986 | University of Oregon Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives | |
| creatorOf | Western Writers of America. Western Writers of America records, 1956-2004. | Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center. | |
| referencedIn | Webb, Harry Edward, 1888-. Papers, 1910-1982 (bulk 1963-1982) | Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center. |
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