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Harold Moore papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1553

Scope and Contents

The Harold Moore papers (1966-1973) consist of correspondence with writers in regards to the University of Utah's annual Writers' Conferences and other documents including announcements of the Writers' Conference (1966-1973). The original order of the papers was retained.

Dates

  • 1966-1973

Creator

Language of Materials

Collection materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Biographical Note

Harold Moore (b.1923) was the Director for the Writers' Conference and was a professor in the English Department at the University of Utah from 1958 until 1992. The Writers' Conference was an annual event and featured workshops and lectures by prominent writers, including James Dickey, Richard Scowcroft, and others. It's purpose was to teach writing skills to any interested person. Harold Moore was responsible for getting writers to come to the conference and most of the correspondence in this collection involves his inviting various writers to participate.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet (1 box)

Abstract

The Harold Moore papers (1966-1973) consist of correspondence with writers in regards to the University of Utah's annual Writers' Conferences and other documents including announcements of the Writers' Conference (1966-1973). Moore was a professor of English at the University of Utah (1958-1992) and director of the University of Utah Writers' Conference.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Harold Moore in 1995.

Processing Information

Processed by Brett W. Myers in 1996.
Title
Inventory of the Harold Moore papers, 1966-1973
Author
Finding aid created by Brett W. Myers
Date
© 1996 (last modified: 2020)
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid encoded in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

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