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James C. Miller papers, 1947-1976

Overview of the Collection

Title
James C. Miller papers
Dates
1947-1976 (inclusive)
Quantity
23 boxes, (12 linear feet)
Collection Number
UUS_COLL MSS 35
Summary
This collection consists of the personal papers of poet and writer James C. Miller.
Repository
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives Division
Special Collections & Archives
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
Logan, UT
84322-3000
Telephone: 4357978248
Fax: 4357972880
scweb@usu.edu
Access Restrictions

No restrictions on use, except: not available through interlibrary loan.

Languages
English
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Biographical Note

James C. Miller was born on October 12, 1928 in Salt Lake City, Utah, to James Lacey and Marilyn Denham Miller. Miller received his education in Salt Lake, Brigham City, Logan schools, and he graduated from Utah State University. Miller was an accomplished poet and writer. He began publishing his writings in the Scribble while he attended Utah State. His books East Was Always Uphill and >In the Haze Was a Huntress showcase some of his most notable work. Miller's works also appeared in the journal Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought. Miller worked as a technical writer for Thiokol Corporation for ten years. He also served in the Korean War. Miller died on March 11, 1971 in Logan, Utah.

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Content Description

This collection contains the personal papers of poet and writer James C. Miller. The collection includes correspondence, journals, drafts, and collected articles. Significant correspondents include David L. Wright and Clyde Gillette. Also included are drafts of materials written by and about David L. Wright.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.

Permission to publish material from the James C. Miller papers must be obtained from the Special Collections and Archives manuscript curator and/or the Special Collections and Archives department head.

Preferred Citation

Initial Citation: James C. Miller papers USU_COLL MSS 35 Box [ ]. Special Collections and Archives. Utah State University Merrill-Cazier Library. Logan, Utah.

Following Citations: USU_COLL MSS 35, USUSCA.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Arranged into 23 boxes. Correspondence is grouped together, and Miller's writings are grouped together.

Processing Note

Processed in March of 1976.

Acquisition Information

Donation from John Mark Sorensen.

Related Materials

David Lane Wright papers, COLL MSS 2

James Miller, East was Always Uphill, 811.5 M615

James Miller, In the Haze Was a Huntress, 979.207 M616

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Authors, American--Utah.
  • Mormon authors--Utah.

Titles within the Collection

  • James C. Miller papers,--950-1972.
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