Finding Aid for the James E. Bassett Papers, 1962
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Finding Aid for the James E. Bassett Papers, 1962
Collection number: 823
UCLA Library Special Collections
UCLA Library Special Collections staff
Los Angeles, CA
Contact Information
- UCLA Library Special Collections staff
- UCLA Library Special Collections
- Room A1713, Charles E. Young Research Library
- Box 951575
- Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575
- Telephone: 310/825-4988 (10:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m., Pacific
Time)
- Email: spec-coll@library.ucla.edu
- URL: http://www.library.ucla.edu/libraries/special/scweb/
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© 2002 The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved.
Descriptive Summary
Title: James E. Bassett Papers,
Date (inclusive): 1962
Collection number: 823
Creator: Bassett, James E.
Extent:
3 boxes (1.5 linear ft.)
Repository:
University of California, Los Angeles. Library Special Collections.
Los Angeles, California 90095-1575
Abstract: James E. Bassett (1912-1978) was born in Glendale, California. He authored several novels, including
Harm's Way (1962),
The Sky Suspended (1968), and
Commander Prince, United States Navy (1971).
Harm's Way was later made into a film. The collection consists of manuscript drafts, galley proofs, correspondence, and advertising
material related to
Harm's Way (1962).
Physical location: Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Library Special
Collections Reference Desk for paging information.
Language:
English.
Administrative Information
Restrictions on Use and Reproduction
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are retained by the creators and their heirs. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine who holds the copyright
and pursue the copyright owner or his or her heir for permission to publish where The UC Regents do not hold the copyright.
Restrictions on Access
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE AT SRLF: Advance notice required for access.
Additional Physical Form Available
A copy of the original version of this online finding aid is available at the UCLA Library Special Collections for in-house
consultation and may be obtained for a fee. Please contact:
- Public Services Division
- UCLA Library Special Collections
- Room A1713, Charles E. Young Research Library
- Box 951575
- Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575
- Telephone: 310/825-4988 (10:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m., Pacific
Time)
- Email: spec-coll@library.ucla.edu
Provenance/Source of Acquisition
Gift of James E. Bassett, 1963.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], James E. Bassett Papers (Collection 823). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research
Library.
UCLA Catalog Record ID
UCLA Catalog Record ID:
462309
Biography
Bassett was born on October 18, 1912 in Glendale, California; graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Bowdoin College, Maine; joined
the
Los Angeles Times, 1934, and became aviation and science editor; served as political, city, and assistant managing editor at the
Mirror-News and later returned to the Times; staffer with Vice President Nixon; reorganized and headed Republican National Committee
public relations department; authored several novels, including
Harm's Way (1962),
The Sky Suspended (1968), and
Commander Prince, United States Navy (1971);
Harm's Way was later made into a film; died in Malibu, California, September 26, 1978.
Scope and Content
Collection consists of manuscript drafts, galley proofs, correspondence, and advertising material related to Bassett's novel,
Harm's Way (1962).
Organization and Arrangement
Arranged in the following series:
-
Harm's Way manuscripts (Box 1).
- Printer's manuscript and uncorrected proofs (Box 2).
- Synopsis of chapters, correspondence, miscellaneous (Box 3).
Indexing Terms
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.
Bassett, James E.--Archives.
Authors, American 20th century--Archival resources.
American fiction 20th century.
World War, 1939-1945--Fiction--Archival resources.
Box 1
Two versions of the manuscript.
Box 2
Printer's manuscript.
Scope and Content Note
Uncorrected proofs.
Box 3, Folder 1
Synopsis of chapters 2-21.
Folder 3
Reviews and advertising material.
