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Franklin L. Thomas papers

 Collection
Identifier: MG 346

Scope and Contents

The Franklin L. Thomas papers span the years 1909-1949. They contain assorted writings by the author, including typescripts and holograph copies of poems, anecdotes, short stories, and novel manuscripts. Also included are photographs, rejection letters from publications Thomas submitted his work to, and a printed volume of poetry, Rhymes from Idaho (Parma, Idaho: 1942).

Dates

  • Creation: 1909-1949

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Biographical / Historical

Franklin Leontine Thomas was born in Wolcott, Indiana on October 29, 1868 to Cicero Franklin Thomas and Eliza Jane Halstead. In December of 1890, he married Amie Alice Wright. Some time after, he moved to Parma, Idaho, where he worked on his writing, including poetry, short stories, and novel manuscripts. In 1942, his poetry book, Rhymes from Idaho, was published by The Parma Review. Thomas died in Parma, Idaho on November 12, 1964 at the age of 97. He was buried in Parma Cemetery, Idaho.

Extent

0.5 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Franklin L. Thomas papers span the years 1909-1949 and contain assorted writings by the author, including poetry, anecdotes, short stories, and a manuscript for a novel. Also included are photographs, rejection letters, and a printed volume of poetry, Rhymes from Idaho (Parma, Idaho: 1942).

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Materials were transferred from the Day-NW book collection in 1986.

Title
Guide to Franklin L. Thomas papers
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid prepared by Trixie Zwolfer.
Date
2024
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives Repository