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Courtney Owen Cameron papers , 1943-1960
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Cameron, Courtney Owen, circa 1906-1960
- Title
- Courtney Owen Cameron papers
- Dates
- 1943-1960 (inclusive)19431960
- Quantity
- 4 linear feet, (3 containers) : 2 record storage boxes, 1 oversize flat box
- Collection Number
- Ax 573
- Summary
- Courtney Owen Cameron (1902/1906-1960) was an American author of crime and suspense novels (sometimes referred to as mysteries), and westerns, who often wrote under the name "Owen Cameron." The collection (1943-1960) contains correspondence, manuscripts of unpublished and published novels and short stories, tearsheets, published works, and scrapbooks, 1943-1960.
- 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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Paper finding aid with additional information is available in Special Collections & University Archives.
See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- 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
Courtney Owen Cameron (1902/1906-1960) was an American author of crime and suspense novels (sometimes referred to as mysteries), and westerns, who often wrote under the name "Owen Cameron."
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection (1943-1960) includes correspondence, manuscripts, books, scrapbooks and miscellaneous materials.
The correspondence is separated into incoming and outgoing sections. Incoming letters are arranged alphabetically by last name or title (1944-1959). Outgoing letters are arranged by date, 1952-1954. There are over 300 pieces of correspondence.
Novel length manuscript material contains unpublished works and drafts of different versions, and is organized by title.
Short story manuscript material consists of unpublished stories, and some titles include multiple drafts, rejection letters, and are organized alphabetically by title. The paper finding aid lists titles of all the novel and short story manuscripts.
There is one folder each of untitled short stories, novel fragments, short story outlines, and short story fragments. Miscellaneous material includes personal reflections, notes for stories, and a bibliography.
Tearsheets are organized by title of story and the paper finding aid includes publisher and date information for each tearsheet.
There are also nine published volumes, and three scrapbooks (1943-1952) that contain tearsheets, agent and editor correspondence, reviews, and fan mail
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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| Guide to the Courtney Owen Cameron Papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Authors, American--20th century
- Detective and mystery stories, American--Authorship
- Suspense fiction--Authorship
- Western stories--Authorship
Personal Names
- Cameron, Courtney Owen, circa 1906-1960
- Cameron, Courtney Owen, circa 1906-1960
- Cameron, Courtney Owen, circa 1906-1960
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Manuscripts for publication
- Mystery fiction
- Novels
- Short stories
- Tear sheets
- Western stories
