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Novelists

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Fannie Hurst

 Item
Identifier: B367.03.0002.0011.00011
Abstract

Fannie Hurst (10-19-1885 to 2-23-1968) Novelist with works appearing in the Saturday Evening Post.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1924-1950

Ruth Suckow Collection

 Collection
Identifier: M061
Abstract Author Ruth Suckow (1892-1960) was born in Iowa and moved to Denver, Colorado to join her sister Emma (.d 1923) who had moved to Denver to seek relief from tuberculosis. Suckow graduated from the University of Denver, earning a B.A. degree (English) in 1917 and an M.A. in 1918. She worked as a graduate assistant for Dr. Ida Kruse McFarlane, head of the English Department at the University. Suckow's friend during these years was Amy Carlson (later Amy Buchanan). Suckow married Ferner Nuhn...
Dates: 1918-1991

William E. Barrett Papers

 Collection
Identifier: M014
Abstract William E. Barrett (1900-1986) wrote numerous novels, short stories and articles. His novel, The Left Hand of God, was translated into ten different languages and was made into a movie, starring Humphrey Bogart. The Lilies of the Field was made into a movie starring Sidney Poitier in 1963. Barrett's work reflects the dilemmas of his society through interpersonal relationships and religious and ethical decisions made by his characters. His writings are representative of the needs of the...
Dates: 1926-1975