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Frederick B. Shroyer Manuscripts

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2015-003

Scope and Contents

The collection of literary manuscripts is comprised of a galley proof and two typescript drafts of his novel, Wall Against the Night, whichwas published in 1957.The galley proof and typescripts include edits and correctionsin pen and pencil and “cut and pasted” (stapled) sections.

Dates

  • Creation: 1957

Conditions Governing Use

The Frederick B. Shroyer Manuscripts is the physical property of California State University, Los Angeles, John F. Kennedy Memorial Library, Special Collections and Archives.

Biographical / Historical

Frederick B. Shroyer (October 28, 1916 –August 26, 1983) was a CSULA Department of English faculty member for over 25 years. He also was an editor for the Los Angeles Examiner, author, literary critic,and television moderator. He authored over a dozenbooks including: Wall Against the Night, It Happened in Wayland, and There None Embrace.

Extent

2.5 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Frederick B. Shroyer (October 28, 1916 –August 26, 1983) was a CSULA Department of English faculty member for over 25 years. He also was an editor for the Los Angeles Examiner, author, literary critic,and television moderator. He authored over a dozenbooks including: Wall Against the Night, It Happened in Wayland, and There None Embrace.

Title
Frederick B. Shroyer Manuscripts
Author
Renee D. James
Date
2011
Language of description
English
Script of description
English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository

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