Alan Le May papers, 1940-1963

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Summary

Creators:
Le May, Alan
Abstract:
Alan Le May (1899-1964) began his career as a journalist and author of westerns, some of which were adapted to the screen. He also produced a number of short stories and screenplays in addition to 17 novels. The collection contains manuscripts of novels, story outlines, and screenplays for television and motion pictures by Le May.
Extent:
11.5 Linear Feet (23 boxes)
Language:
Materials are in English.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Alan Le May Papers (Collection 880). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, University of California, Los Angeles.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection contains manuscripts of novels, story outlines, and screenplays for television and motion pictures by Le May. Also includes correspondence and ephemera.

Biographical / historical:

Alan Le May was born June 3, 1899 in Indianapolis, Indiana; attended Stetson University and University of Chicago (Ph.B., 1922); began career as journalist; author of westerns, some of which were adapted to the screen, including The Searchers (1954) and The Unforgiven (1957); he was a prolific writer, producing a number of short stories and screenplays in addition to 17 novels; produced and directed High Lonesome in 1950; died on April 27, 1964.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Arlene Le May, 1964.
Processing information:

Processed by Phyllis Herzog, August 1965.

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Arrangement:

Arranged in the following series:

  1. Manuscripts (Boxes 1-21).
  2. Research materials (Boxes 2, 22).
  3. Personal papers (Box 23).

Physical location:
Stored off-site. All requests to access special collections material must be made in advance using the request button located on this page.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

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Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Alan Le May Papers (Collection 880). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, University of California, Los Angeles.

Location of this collection:
A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library
Box 951575
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US
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