Romance and Gothic Fiction
V. C. Andrews papers. American author V. C. Andrews (1924-1986) was one of the most popular Gothic fiction authors of the 1980s, best known for her novel Flowers in the Attic (1979) and its two sequels. Her manuscripts, letters, photographs, and other materials include drafts for these and other novels as well as poems and other writings by Andrews.
Michael Avallone papers. American author Michael Avallone (1924-1999) is best known for his offbeat mystery novels featuring his signature character, Ed Noon, though he also wrote prolifically in the genres of suspense, Gothic romance, espionage fiction, westerns, television and film novelizations, and others -- over 200 books under at least seventeen different pseudonyms. His long and varied career is documented in his manuscripts, letters, and other materials.
Faith Baldwin papers. One of America's most prolific romance authors, Faith Baldwin (1893-1978) published over sixty novels between 1921 and 1977, in addition to her many short stories and other writings. Her many drafts are included in her manuscripts, letters, publications, photographs, and other materials.
Janet H. Caird papers. Manuscripts for four novels of Gothic fiction from Scottish author Janet H. Caird (1913-1994).
Patricia Carlon papers. Australian author Patricia Carlon (1927-2002) is best known for her later suspense and crime fiction of the 1960s; her manuscripts and publications at the Gotlieb Center document her earlier romance writings of the 1950s, written under a variety of pseudonyms.
Barbara Cartland papers. British romance novelist Barbara Cartland (1901-2000) was one of the most popular authors of her day. Her papers consist of manuscripts for her 1970 memoir We Danced All Night and her 1971 novel The Audacious Adventuess, as well as some letters and other materials
Cecily Crowe papers. Manuscripts for several novels and short stories, from American author of Gothic mystery and romance Cecily Crowe (1911-1997).
Dorothy Eden papers. Manuscripts for several novels, from New Zealand-born British romance novelist Dorothy Eden (1912-1982).
Benedict and Nancy Freedman papers. Manuscripts, letters, notebooks, publications, and other materials from American authors Benedict (1919-2012) and Nancy (1920-2010) Freedman, who collaborated on the 1947 novel Mrs. Mike, a fictionalized account of a woman from Boston who settles and marries in the Northern Canadian wilderness.
W. Ryerson Johnson papers. American author W. Ryerson Johnson (1901-1995) was the quintessential pulp author, writing stories for various magazines in the crime, romance, Gothic, science fiction, and Western genres. His manuscripts, letters, publications, and other materials include many examples of his drafts and published writings in the western-romance genre from the 1930s through the 1950s -- including Ranchland Love Stories and Ranchland Romances, Romantic Round-Up, Western Romances, and others.
Evelyn Piper [Merriam Modell] papers. Manuscripts for the first two books -- novels of domestic drama -- by American author Merriam Modell (1908-1994), who went on to write suspense and pulp fiction under the pseudonym Evelyn Piper.
Shannon O'Cork papers. Manuscripts and other material from American author of mystery, suspense, and romance fiction Shannon O'Cork (1940-2018).
Florence Engel Randall papers. Manuscripts for novels and short stories by American author Florence Engel Randall (1917-1997), best known for her Gothic suspense and horror fiction.
W. E. Dan Ross papers. Manuscripts and correspondence from prolific American pulp author W. E. Dan Ross (1912-1995), including works of horror (including many novel adaptations of the Dark Shadows television series), suspense, romance, and Gothic fiction.
Phyllis Whitney papers. American author Phyllis A. Whitney (1903-2008), "Queen of the American Gothics," was best known for her blend of romance and suspense in her writings for both adults and young people. Her manuscripts, letters, publications, and other materials document her prolific career from the 1930s through the 1990s..
