AZ 024
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Collection Summary | |
| Creator: | Finney, Charles G. (Charles Grandison), 1905-1984 |
| Collection Name: | Charles G. Finney papers, |
| Inclusive Dates: | 1905-1995 |
| Bulk Dates: | (bulk 1931-1978) |
| Physical Description: | 1.5 Linear Feet |
| Abstract: | The Charles G. Finney papers contain manuscripts, correspondence, publicity records, personal records pertaining to Finney's family and his work as an author of two novels, a variety of short stories. The collection also includes biographical information obtained by June Fredman, a close family friend, who planned on writing a biography on Finney. |
| Collection Number: | AZ 024 |
| Language: | Materials are in English. |
| Repository: |
University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections University of Arizona PO Box 210055 Tucson, AZ 85721-0055 Phone: 520-621-6423 Fax: 520-621-9733 URL: http://speccoll.library.arizona.edu/ E-Mail: LBRY-askspcoll@email.arizona.edu |
Charles Grandison Finney was born in Sedalia, Missouri on December 1, 1905. He was the great-grandson of the famous evangelist, Charles Grandison Finney (1792-1875). In 1927 to 1929, Finney served in China with the U.S. Army 15th Infantry Regiment (E Company), which would later inspire one of his novels, The Old China Hands. After returning from China, Finney moved to Tucson, Arizona in 1930 where he became an editor at the Arizona Daily Star. His most famous novel, The Circus of Dr. Lao, was published in 1935 by Viking Press and was created into a Hollywood movie, later titled, The 7 Faces of Dr. Lao starring Tony Randall. He wrote a variety short stories, some of which were published as a collection in The Ghosts of Manacle.
This collection includes a variety of materials pertaining to the life and work of author and editor Charles G. Finney. The majority of the collection are annotated and unpublished typescripts and manuscripts of Finney's novels and short stories, in addition to correspondence, photographs, various publicity materials, and notes by June Fredman, a close family friend who was working on a biography of Charles Finney at the time of her death. This series contains both published and unpublished typescripts and manuscripts written by Charles Finney. This series is arranged alphabetically. "The Lyre Snake" "Noah Builds an Ark" Copy of typescript from the Robert Hammond Papers ; MSS 164; Fales Library and Special Collections, New York University Libraries. This series contains letters between Finney and his literary agent, former military personnel, and his readers. This series is arranged chronologically. This series contains materials related to his published works. This subseries contains literature reviews of Finney's books published in newspapers across the United States. This subseries contains memorabilia related to the The 7 Faces of Dr. Lao movie,released in 1964. This series contains personal items related to Charles Finney, his family, and his family history. Materials include photographs and publications. This series contains materials related to June Fredman who was working on a biography on Charles Finney. Materials indlude notebooks, cassette tapes, correspondence with publishers, and a draft of the first few chapters of the biography, which was to be titled Magician out of Missouri. manuscript draft
Use of original audio visual materials is restricted due to their fragile nature Use of original audio visual materials is restricted due to their fragile nature
It is the responsibility of the user to obtain permission to publish from the owner of the copyright (the institution, the creator of the record, the author or his/her transferees, heirs, legates, or literary executors). The user agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Arizona Board of Regents for the University of Arizona, its officers, employees, and agents from and against all claims made by any person asserting that he or she is an owner of copyright.
The audio materials in this collection have been digitized for research access. Please contact Special Collections for more information.
Charles G. Finney papers (AZ 024). Special Collections, University of Arizona Libraries.
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| Series I: Manuscripts, 1936-1969, undated | |||||||||||
| Scope and Contents | |||||||||||
| This series contains both published and unpublished typescripts and manuscripts written by Charles Finney. This series is arranged alphabetically. | |||||||||||
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| 1 | 1 | "An Anabasis in Minor Key", 1959-1960 | |||||||||
| 1 | 2 | "Arrangement in Dead Dogs and Dead Chinks", 1936 | |||||||||
| 1 | 3 | "Brother Francis and the Birds", undated | |||||||||
| 1 | 4 | "The Bruja of Huatamixl", 1966, undated | |||||||||
| 1 | 5 | "The Dead Boy Under the Bridge", undated | |||||||||
| 1 | 6 | "The Door", undated | |||||||||
| 1 | 7 | "Fishing in the Hink", 1961 | |||||||||
| 1 | 8 | The Ghosts of Manacle , 1964 | |||||||||
| 1 | 9 | "Green Hills", 1966, undated | |||||||||
| 1 | 10 | "Isabelle the Inscrutable", 1963-1964 | |||||||||
| 1 | 11 | "A Letter to Senator Hayden", undated | |||||||||
| 1 | 12 | "The Lyre Snake", undated | |||||||||
| Assumed author is Charles Finney | |||||||||||
| "The Lyre Snake" | |||||||||||
| 1 | 13 | "Murder with Feathers" , 1966 | |||||||||
| 1 | 14 | "The Negro Sub-foreman", 1963, undated | |||||||||
| 1 | 15 | "The Night Crawler", 1961 | |||||||||
| 1 | 16 | "Noah Builds an Ark", undated | |||||||||
| Assumed author is Charles Finney | |||||||||||
| "Noah Builds an Ark" | |||||||||||
| 1 | 17 | "The Noonday Demons", undated | |||||||||
| 1 | 18-19 | The Old China Hands , 1960-1961 | |||||||||
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| 3 | The Old China Hands" Hardbound Book Sleeve, 1961 | ||||||||||
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| 1 | 20 | "The Old Pueblo", undated | |||||||||
| 1 | 21 | "Private Prince", 1961 | |||||||||
| 1 | 22 | "Project Number 6", 1962 | |||||||||
| Scope and Contents | |||||||||||
| Copy of typescript from the Robert Hammond Papers ; MSS 164; Fales Library and Special Collections, New York University Libraries. | |||||||||||
| 1 | 23 | "The Prophet Espinoza", 1961 | |||||||||
| 1 | 24 | "Sermon at Casa Grande", 1961, undated | |||||||||
| 1 | 25 | "Memoirs of a Snake-hunting Man", 1964 | |||||||||
| 1 | 26 | "The Temptation of Dr. Lao", 1965 | |||||||||
| 1 | 27 | "Turtles in the Glass Atlas", undated | |||||||||
| 1 | 28 | "Untitled Book" Chapters 2 and 3, 1961 | |||||||||
| 1 | 29 | "Yellowbank", undated | |||||||||
| 1 | 30 | Magazine Publications, 1963-1969 | |||||||||
| Series II: Correspondence, 1945-1978 | |||||||||||
| Scope and Contents | |||||||||||
| This series contains letters between Finney and his literary agent, former military personnel, and his readers. This series is arranged chronologically. | |||||||||||
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| 1 | 31 | Correspondence, 1945-1961 | |||||||||
| 1 | 32 | Correspondence, 1962-1965 | |||||||||
| 1 | 33 | Correspondence, 1966-1971 | |||||||||
| 1 | 34 | Correspondence, undated | |||||||||
| 1 | 35 | Notes, undated | |||||||||
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| 3 | The United States 15th Infantry Regiment Broadside , 1964 | ||||||||||
| 3 | Army and Navy Register, 1939 | ||||||||||
| Series III: Publicity , 1931-1984 | |||||||||||
| Scope and Contents | |||||||||||
| This series contains materials related to his published works. | |||||||||||
| Subseries 1: Newspapers, 1931-1984 | |||||||||||
| Scope and Contents | |||||||||||
| This subseries contains literature reviews of Finney's books published in newspapers across the United States. | |||||||||||
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| 2 | 1 | Newspapers, circa 1931-1984 | |||||||||
| 2 | 2 | Periodicals, 1934, 1953-1984, undated | |||||||||
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| 3 | Scrapbook, circa 1935-1941, 1961 | ||||||||||
| Subseries 2: 7 Faces of Dr. Lao Movie Memorabilia, 1962-1964 | |||||||||||
| Scope and Contents | |||||||||||
| This subseries contains memorabilia related to the The 7 Faces of Dr. Lao movie,released in 1964. | |||||||||||
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| 2 | 3 | Literary Purchase Agreement , 1960-1962 | |||||||||
| 2 | 4 | 7 Faces of Dr. Lao Memorabilia, 1964 | |||||||||
| Series IV: Personal, 1905-1995 | |||||||||||
| Scope and Contents | |||||||||||
| This series contains personal items related to Charles Finney, his family, and his family history. Materials include photographs and publications. | |||||||||||
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| 2 | 5 | Photographs, undated | |||||||||
| 2 | 6 | Family History, circa 1905-1995 | |||||||||
| Series V: June Fredman , 1978, 1995 | |||||||||||
| Scope and Contents | |||||||||||
| This series contains materials related to June Fredman who was working on a biography on Charles Finney. Materials indlude notebooks, cassette tapes, correspondence with publishers, and a draft of the first few chapters of the biography, which was to be titled Magician out of Missouri. | |||||||||||
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| 2 | 7 | Charles Finney Biography Notes, undated | |||||||||
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| 3 | Charles Finney Interview Audio Cassettes, undated 4 Cassettes | ||||||||||
| Existence and Location of Copies | |||||||||||
| The audio materials in this collection have been digitized for research access. Please contact Special Collections for more information. | |||||||||||
| Conditions Governing Access | |||||||||||
| Use of original audio visual materials is restricted due to their fragile nature | |||||||||||
| 3 | 1 | Finney, Charles Interview, tape 1, 1 Audio cassettes Side 1 Charles Finney describes his childhood, family, education and growing up in Missouri and Kansas. He discusses his educational and religious background, and the circumstances leading to signing up for the military. Side 2 Charles Finney details his early experiences in China as well as his university experiences. Finney talks about his reading habits as a child, and James Branch Cabell being the most influential writer on his work. (Scotch brand audio cassette, 60 minutes) | |||||||||
| 3 | 2 | Finney, Charles Interview, tape 2, 2 Audio cassettes Side 1 Charles Finney talks about his writing career. Side 2 Charles Finney talks about his writing career, authors and music he enjoys, including Wagner. (Tracs brand audio cassette, 60 minutes) | |||||||||
| 3 | 3 | Finney, Marie Interview, tape 1, 3 Audio cassettes Side 1 Marie Finney recounts the history of her ancestors from Germany and Ireland. She discusses her life in Tucson before getting married, including her work at Steinfeld's department store. Side 2 Marie Finney continues describing her life in Tucson before getting married and meeting Charles Finney. (Scotch brand audio cassette, 60 minutes) | |||||||||
| 3 | 4 | Finney, Charles interview, tape 3, 4 Audio cassettes Side 1 Charles Finney discusses the books his mother read to him, his childhood pastimes and his siblings, including the suicide of his brother. Finney describes his feelings about Missouri. Side 2 Charles Finney recalls childhood memories, including how he learned profanity. Marie Finney provides some commentary. Finney discusses neighborhood children and animals. He also talks about the amount of research he did on Old China Hand. (Maxell C120 brand audio cassette, 120 minutes) | |||||||||
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| 2 | 8 | Magician Out of Missouri Incomplete Draft, undates | |||||||||
| Draft missing pages 41-64 (Chapter 2) | |||||||||||
| manuscript draft | |||||||||||
| 2 | 9 | Correspondence, 1978-1995 | |||||||||
| 2 | 10 | Personal, 1978-1995 | |||||||||