William (Will) Everett Cook papers , 1952-1964

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Cook, William Everett, 1922-1964
Title
William (Will) Everett Cook papers
Dates
1952-1964 (inclusive)
Quantity
3 linear feet, (2 containers)
Collection Number
Ax 332
Summary
William Everett Cook was a writer of western and adventure novels and stories. Collection consists of correspondence (273 letters), manuscripts for his novels, short stories, and one novella, and an extensive collection of western pulp fiction containing short stories by Cook.
Repository
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

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.

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Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Historical NoteReturn to Top

William Everett Cook was born in Richmond, Indiana in 1922 and died in 1964. He began writing for publication in 1952 for Popular Library. During his short life Cook was a soldier, commercial aviator, deep-sea diver, logger, peace officer, and writer of western and adventure novels and stories. His hobbies included sports car racing, sailing, judo, and barbershop singing. His pseudonyms include Wayne Everett, James Keene, Frank Peace, and William Richards.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Collection consists of correspondence (273 letters), manuscripts for his novels, short stories, and one novella, and an extensive western pulp collection containing short stories by Cook. Correspondents include agent Marguerite Harper, 1952-1953, Lenniger Literary Agency, 1953-1954, Popular Library, 1953-1954, Noel Loomis, and Lee E. Wells

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Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Authors, American--20th century
  • Pulp literature--Authorship
  • Western stories--Authorship

Personal Names

  • Cook, William Everett, 1922-1964
  • Harper, Marguerite
  • Harrison, C. William
  • Hogan, Robert J.
  • Loomis, Noel M., 1905-1969

Corporate Names

  • Lenniger Literary Agency

Geographical Names

  • West (U.S.)--In literature

Form or Genre Terms

  • Correspondence
  • Manuscripts for publication
  • Western stories