Correspondence - Speeches, workshops, etc., 1971-1972
File — Box: 1, Folder: 14
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
The papers of Wilfred McCormick relate largely to his occupation as a professional writer and speaker, and are divided into four series. The first, devoted to general material, includes his general correspondence from 1927 to 1983; correspondence concerning his speeches, lectures, and workshops from 1939 to 1979; the programs from these engagements; and general scrapbooks and newspaper clippings. It reveals a great deal about McCormick's community service and his speaking engagements.
The writing and publishing series constitutes the bulk of the collection, and also its most important part. McCormick's correspondence with his publishers from 1932 to 1969 is included here, as are booklists, material on book and jacket illustration, book reviews, fan letters from adults and children, contracts, plot outlines, drafts, manuscripts, proofs, the "evolution" of Seven in Front from outline to reprint edition, posters, and material acquired in connection with filming his stories. This series provides a behind-the-scenes view of a professional writer's career, covering a period of nearly 50 years.
McCormick was an active Rotarian for many years, and this involvement is documented in the Rotary Club files. Correspondence, newsletters, and introductions of speakers comprise most of this series, which illustrates the activities of an important local service club. In December 2004, 2 scrapbooks were added to the collection, both relating to McCormick's Rotary Club involvements.
The fourth and final series is quite diverse, with little underlying unity. Perhaps the most interesting part of it is the poetry by S. Omar Barker, New Mexico author and McCormick's brother-in-law. Other items include McCormick's yearbooks from the University of Illinois, photographs, an early draft of T.M Pearce's New Mexico Place Names, and some correspondence with Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford.
In March 1997, pulp magazines, manuscripts, dust jackets, and character descriptions were added to the collection. In 2017, more materials were added to the collection. This includes correspondence, contracts, copyright documents, and manuscripts - prose, screenplays, and television series. Also added are manuscript materials related to McCormick's third wife, Helene Huff McCormick.
The writing and publishing series constitutes the bulk of the collection, and also its most important part. McCormick's correspondence with his publishers from 1932 to 1969 is included here, as are booklists, material on book and jacket illustration, book reviews, fan letters from adults and children, contracts, plot outlines, drafts, manuscripts, proofs, the "evolution" of Seven in Front from outline to reprint edition, posters, and material acquired in connection with filming his stories. This series provides a behind-the-scenes view of a professional writer's career, covering a period of nearly 50 years.
McCormick was an active Rotarian for many years, and this involvement is documented in the Rotary Club files. Correspondence, newsletters, and introductions of speakers comprise most of this series, which illustrates the activities of an important local service club. In December 2004, 2 scrapbooks were added to the collection, both relating to McCormick's Rotary Club involvements.
The fourth and final series is quite diverse, with little underlying unity. Perhaps the most interesting part of it is the poetry by S. Omar Barker, New Mexico author and McCormick's brother-in-law. Other items include McCormick's yearbooks from the University of Illinois, photographs, an early draft of T.M Pearce's New Mexico Place Names, and some correspondence with Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford.
In March 1997, pulp magazines, manuscripts, dust jackets, and character descriptions were added to the collection. In 2017, more materials were added to the collection. This includes correspondence, contracts, copyright documents, and manuscripts - prose, screenplays, and television series. Also added are manuscript materials related to McCormick's third wife, Helene Huff McCormick.
Dates
- 1971-1972
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English.
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 13 boxes (11.5 cu. ft.)
Repository Details
Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451