Papers, 1952-1989.

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Papers, 1952-1989.

Collection contains the manuscripts, galleys and related corresondence for "Brand of a Man," "Outlaw Valley" and other works; correspondence and other materials relating to his membership in the Western Writers of America (1981-1987); and a scrapbook from his work at the Amarillo "Globe-Times," which won a Pulitzer Prize in 1961 for its coverage of corruption in the Amarillo police department.

1.87 cubic ft. (2 boxes)

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Thompson, Thomas, 1913-1993

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Thompson, an author of western fiction, has written over 250 short stories and 12 novels, including "Brand of a Man" (1957) and "Outlaw Valley" (1987). He also worked as editor for the Amarillo, Texas "Globe-Times" during the early 1960s. From the description of Papers, 1952-1989. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 34269615 Thomas Thompson was a writer of western stories, novels and teleplays, first for pulp magazines and later for televis...

Thompson, Thomas, 1913-1993

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Thompson, an author of western fiction, has written over 250 short stories and 12 novels, including "Brand of a Man" (1957) and "Outlaw Valley" (1987). He also worked as editor for the Amarillo, Texas "Globe-Times" during the early 1960s. From the description of Papers, 1952-1989. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 34269615 Thomas Thompson was a writer of western stories, novels and teleplays, first for pulp magazines and later for televis...

Western Writers of America.

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Western 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, ...