Guide to the Edith Waller Collection

Collection — Box: 515

Identifier: H83-31

Staff Only

Scope and Content

Most of the collection centers around her efforts to become a writer of short stories and literary criticism for various magazines. Among the records are writing contest notices, critiques, rejection slips, and short stories.

The collection also includes church bulletins, YMCA show bill and references to Frontier Days

Dates

undated, 1927-1940

Creator

Waller, Edith P., 1885-1977 (Person)

Language of Materials

English

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Copy Restrictions

Limited duplication of print materials allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.

Extent

.5 cubic foot

Additional Description

Abstract

The collection includes Edith Waller's personal records and efforts to become a short story writer and literary critic.

Arrangement

By subject

Acquisition Information

Collection donated circa 1982

Separated Materials

One photo of the 1924 Cheyenne Frontier Days Parade was transferred to the Photo Collection on June 5, 1983

Bibliography

Edith Waller was a Cheyenne resident who during the Depression operated a typewriter business and a mailing list service, and was a writer of fiction. In addition, she struggled with state and local political officials for job assistance, while at the same time tried to resolve personal financial troubles as best she could.