Don B. and Terry Diener Allen papers 1951-1967

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Don B. and Terry Diener Allen papers 1951-1967

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Collection comprises the papers of American authors Don B. Allen and Terry Allen, including literary manuscripts and research materials for works of historical fiction and non-fiction about the West and about Native Americans, as well as collections of creative writing and poetry by young American Indians edited by Terry Allen.

10.5 linear feet, 7 containers

eng,

University of Oregon Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 6369936

University of Oregon Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives

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