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Frederick Nebel papers , 1927-1967
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Nebel, Frederick
- Title
- Frederick Nebel papers
- Dates
- 1927-1967 (inclusive)19271967
- Quantity
- 4.5 linear feet, (3 containers) : 3 record storage boxes
- Collection Number
- Ax 355
- Summary
- Frederick Nebel (1903-1967) was a mystery writers contributing to the pulp magazines of the 1920s, and a principal writer for Black Mask. The collection consists of manuscripts of Nebel's novels and short stories, correspondence, published works, and miscellaneous papers.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Born in New York, Frederick Nebel (1903-1967) dropped out of high school at 15 and worked, variously, as a dock hand, railroad car checker, and farmhand in the Canadian back country. These early experiences combined with Nebel's early travels to Paris, London, and Scandinavia were invaluable aids when he began to write professionally.
Nebel's first story for Black Mask appeared in 1926. His first novel, Sleepers East, was published in 1933. His two other novels were Fifty Roads to Town and But Not the End. In addition to his talents as a mystery-writer, Nebel also wrote general fiction and love stories, particularly in his later years.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists of manuscripts of Nebel's novels and short stories, correspondence, published works, and miscellaneous papers.
All three of Nebel's novels are included in the manuscript collection, as well as over 100 short stories. Correspondence consists of 950 letters between Nebel and his agent, Carl Brandt, 1945-1967. Published copies of more than 200 of Nebel's stories and articles are arranged alphabetically. Additionally, there are two personal journals, 1926-1927 and 1933-1934, as well as a folder of notes and background materials.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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| Guide to the Frederick Nebel Papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- American literature--20th century
- Authors and publishers--United States
- Authors, American--20th century
- Detective and mystery stories, American--Authorship
Personal Names
- Nebel, Frederick
- Nebel, Frederick--Correspondence
Corporate Names
- Brandt & Brandt
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Diaries
- Manuscripts for publication
- Mystery fiction
- Short stories
University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team and Austin Munsell
2012
