Allen and John Saunders Collection 1909-1986

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Allen and John Saunders Collection 1909-1986

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John Allen Saunders, who for most of his professional life went by the name of Allen, was a professor, journalist, novelist, playwright, and philanthropist, but was best known as the writer behind several comic strips, most notably Mary Worth and Steve Roper. This collection reflects his vast array of occupations and interests. Most of the collection centers on his work as a comic strip writer, including research files for story ideas, professional and fan correspondence, original artwork panels, proof sheets and proof books, and publicity materials. The collection also contains other professional and personal files.The collection was donated to the Browne Popular Culture Library on August 12th, 1986, by Allen Saunders' son, John, and is formally named the Allen and John Saunders Collection. The sorting, cleaning and preliminary inventory of the original artwork was done by two student assistants, Patrick Barrett and Laura Yurek. The initial boxing, sorting and preliminary inventory of the manuscript materials was done by student assistant Vickie Campbell.With the exception of the 73 folders listed on page 6 of this register, the collection is open to public access for research. However, the duplication of any materials must comply with applicable copyright laws. Because of the unique content of this collection, particularly with concern to the original artwork, there is a copyright restriction clause within the deed of gift.

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Bowling Green State University - Browne Popular Culture Library

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Allen and John Saunders

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John Allen Saunders was born in Lebanon, Indiana on March 24, 1899. Early in his life he showed an interest in art, but did not study it seriously until after his collegiate years at Wabash College. At Wabash he received both his Bachelor and Masters of Arts in English and French, and was awarded a Phi Beta Kappa key. After graduation he left for Chicago to embark on a journalism career but would promptly return to Wabash to join the faculty as a professor of Romance Languages. While teaching, h...

Saunders, Allen, 1899-1986

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Comic strip writer from Toledo, Ohio also active in professional and community organizations. From the description of [Papers], 1909-1986 / Allen Saunders. (Bowling Green State University). WorldCat record id: 37023146 John Allen Saunders (1899-1986), known as Allen Saunders, was an American writer and cartoonist. Allen Saunders was born in Lebanon, Indiana on March 24, 1899. He studied at Wabash College, where he received his A.B. and M.A. degrees, ...