Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Bonner, Michael, 1924-
- Abstract:
- Anne Bonner Glasscock, writing under the name Michael Bonner, published four novels of Western fiction from 1960-1966. The Papers contain outlines, characterizations, typescripts with annotations and revisions, and select galleys for the novels: Kennedy's Gold(1960); The Iron Noose(1961); The Shadow of a Hawk(1963); and The Disturbing Death of Jenkin Delaney(1966).
- Extent:
- 2 linear feet
- Language:
- Collection materials in English.
- Preferred citation:
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[Identification of item], Michael Bonner Papers, D-215, Department of Special Collections, General Library, University of California, Davis.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The Papers contain outlines, characterizations, typescripts with annotations and revisions, and select galleys for her four novels: Kennedy's Gold(1960); The Iron Noose(1961); The Shadow of a Hawk(1963); and The Disturbing Death of Jenkin Delaney(1966). Also included are notes for two talks that she gave: one on the writing process and one to a sixth grade class.
The Papers consist of one series: Writings.
- Biographical / historical:
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Elizabeth Anne Bonner was born on February 19, 1924 in Dallas, Texas to Thomas and Annabelle (Newman) Bonner. She graduated from the University of Texas in 1944. In 1946, she married Raymond Kerns Glasscock. They had two children, Margaret and David. A Sacramento, California resident from 1953-1981, she worked for several years as director of Episcopal Community Services at St. Paul's Center.
Writing under the name Michael Bonner, she published four books of Western fiction. Her first novel, Kennedy's Gold,was published in 1960. Then followed The Iron Noosein 1961, Shadow of the Hawkin 1963, and The Disturbing Death of Jenkin Delaneyin 1966. She later published a book of poetry, Renaissance.
She chose to write Western fiction because of "a life-long interest in the history of the westward movement in this country and a belief that this was one of the most vital factors in our national development. Also, a western is a good framework in which to demonstrate the eternal tension between order and lawlessness, good and evil; its dramatic possibilities are boundless."
Glasscock died on October 27, 1981.
Sources:
"Anne Bonner Glasscock." Contemporary Authors.Vols. 1-4. First Revision. Eds. James M. Ethridge and Barbara Kopala. Detroit: Gale Research Company, 1967. p. 373
"Elizabeth Bonner Glasscock." Sacramento Bee,October 29, 1981.
- Acquisition information:
- Donated in 1973.
- Physical location:
- Researchers should contact Special Collections to request collections, as many are stored offsite.
- Rules or conventions:
- Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Collection is open for research.
- Terms of access:
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Copyright is protected by the copyright law, chapter 17, of the U.S. Code. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Department of Special Collections, General Library, University of California, Davis as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher.
- Preferred citation:
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[Identification of item], Michael Bonner Papers, D-215, Department of Special Collections, General Library, University of California, Davis.
- Location of this collection:
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University of California, Davis, Special Collections, UC Davis Library100 NW QuadDavis, CA 95616-5292, US
- Contact:
- (530) 752-1621