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Frank P. Castle papers , 1948-1966
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Castle, Frank; Blackburn, Thomas Wakefield
- Title
- Frank P. Castle papers
- Dates
- 1948-1966 (inclusive)19481966
- Quantity
- 1.5 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 record storage box
- Collection Number
- Ax 331
- Summary
- Frank Castle was a writer of western, mystery, suspense, sex, medical, historical, and juvenile fiction, and comic book scripts. The collection contains manuscripts for short fiction and comic strips, 1948-1966.
- 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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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
Frank Castle was born in New Mexico. He was a writer of western, mystery, suspense, sex, medical, historical, and juvenile fiction, and comic book scripts.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection contains manuscripts for short fiction and comic strips.
There are 120 manuscripts of short fiction, written for pulp magazines; 47 of them are written by Thomas W. Blackburn.
There are also scripts for twenty-three comic strips.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- American fiction--20th century
- Authors, American--20th century--Manuscripts
- Children's literature, American--Authorship
- Comic books, strips, etc.--United States--Authorship
- Detective and mystery stories, American--Authorship
- Historical fiction, American--Authorship
- Pulp literature, American--Authorship
- Western stories--Authorship
Personal Names
- Blackburn, Thomas Wakefield
- Castle, Frank
Form or Genre Terms
- Comics
- Historical fiction
- Manuscripts for publication
- Mystery fiction
- Short stories
- Western stories
