Dwight Bennett Newton papers 1947-1985

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Dwight Bennett Newton papers 1947-1985

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Collection comprises papers of American author of western fiction Dwight Newton, including correspondence with other writers, the August Lenniger Literary Agency, and Book Creations, Inc.; literary manuscripts (including short stories and teleplays); and 57 vols. of Newton's books.

19.0 linear feet, 39 containers, 57 volumes

eng,

University of Oregon Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 6367462

University of Oregon Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives

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Lenniger Literary Agency

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The Lenniger Literary Agency was founded in 1923 by August Lenniger. Its purpose was to place a writer’s books and stories with publishers and to negotiate with the publishers. August Lenniger and Edith Margolis corresponded with hundreds of agency clients. The letters concern editing and sales of manuscripts, requirements and house rules of publishers, the state of the literary market, and personal problems of the writers. From the guide to the Lenniger Literary Agency records, 1926...

Bennett, Dwight, 1916-

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Newton, D. B. (Dwight Bennett), 1916-

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Dwight Bennett Newton (b. 1916) was born in Kansas City, Mo. He wrote at least 70 novels, 175 short stories, and 40 television scripts. A resident of Bend, Or., many of his novels have an Oregon setting. His novel Range boss (Pocket Books, 1949) was the first novel bought and published as a paperback original without first appearing in a hardcover ed. He often wrote under pseudonyms, including Dwight Bennett, Clement Hardin, Ford Logan, Hank Mitchum, and Dan Temple. In the late 1950's Newton wro...