Jack Schaefer papers, 1925-1986.

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Jack Schaefer papers, 1925-1986.

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The Jack Schaefer Papers include his original manuscripts of novels, short stories, and scripts. Newspaper publications include over five hundred editorials, primarily from Schaefer's early journalism career in the 1930s with The New Haven "Courier Journal" and Norfolk "Virginian-Pilot", and hundreds of newspaper reviews of Schaefer's works in print and in film. American and foreign editions of his books and magazines with his articles or short stories provide examples of the diversity of Schaefer's publications. Personal and biographical materials include memorabilia and photographs of Schaefer, friends and business acquaintances, plus stills of films and plays for television. Several clippings about Schaefer works are also part of the biographical papers. Correspondence reflects Schaefer's relationship with book and magazine publishers, film producers, and fans.

13.5 cubic ft. (28 boxes)

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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Schaefer, Jack, 1907-1991

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Jack Schaefer, noted 20th century journalist and writer of western novels and short stories, was born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1907. He attended school in Lakewood, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland, and received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Oberlin College in 1929. Graduation was followed by a year of study at Columbia University, then a year of reporting for the United Press. The Depression years were spent as assistant director of education at the Connecticut State Reformatory, and as associate ed...