Richard Deming papers, 1939-1988 and undated

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Summary

Creator:
Deming, Richard, 1915-1983
Abstract:
Richard Deming (1915-1983) was an American crime and non-fiction writer. His papers primarily contain manuscripts by Deming, including short stories, novels, t.v. scripts and screenplays, publisher's pitches, along with plays, an article, poetry, and one letter. Some of the novels are written under the pseudonyms or with coauthors. All manuscripts are typescript, except for an incomplete, handwritten novel. The papers also include incomplete runs of mixed serials, all featuring published writing by Deming. These include scattered or single issues of each title and some duplicates. Items with dates past Deming's death in 1983 feature reprints as well as marketing materials for a novel. The collection also includes poetry and a novel-length manuscript written by Richard Deming's uncle, Rollin Gregg Deming.
Extent:
13.6 Linear Feet
Language:
Materials in English
Collection ID:
RL.11683

Background

Scope and content:

The Richard Deming papers primarily contain manuscripts by Deming, including short stories, novels, t.v. scripts and screenplays, publisher's pitches, along with plays, an article, poetry, and one letter. Some of the novels are written under pseudonyms or are co-authored. All manuscripts are typescript, except for an incomplete, handwritten novel. There are two folders containing research for novels and Deming's master's thesis is present. The papers also include incomplete runs of mixed serials, all featuring published writing by Deming. These include scattered or single issues of each title and some duplicates. Items with dates past Deming's death in 1983 feature reprints as well as marketing materials for a novel. The collection also includes poetry and a novel-length manuscript, The World of Snooze, written by Richard Deming's uncle, Rollin Gregg Deming.

Biographical / historical:

Richard Deming (1915-1983) was an American crime and non-fiction writer. Deming was born in Des Moines, Iowa, to Fred Kemp Deming and Eva Pearl (Smyers) Deming. His most common pseudonym was Max Franklin, although there were several others. He received his bachelor's degree from Washington University in St. Louis and a master's degree from the University of Iowa. Deming served in the U.S. Army in the European theater between 1941-1945 and became a captain. He married Ruth DuBois in 1948; the couple had three children.

Acquisition information:
The Richard Deming Papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a gift of John Betancourt in 2017.
Processing information:

Processed by Alice Poffinberger, November 2018

Accessions described in this collection guide: 2017-0200

Arrangement:

Organized into the following series: Writings, Serials, and Rollin Gregg Deming.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Subjects

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Subjects:
American fiction -- 20th century
Authors, American -- 20th century
Crime in literature.
Detective and mystery stories, American
Names:
Deming, Richard, 1915-1983
Franklin, Max, 1915-1983
Deming, Rollin Gregg, 1887-1985

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