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Title: Guide to the Kenneth Millar Papers
Dates: 1939-1979
Collection Number: MS-L001
Creator/Collector:
Millar, Kenneth, 1915-
Extent: 25 linear feet (59 boxes and 1 oversize folder)
Repository:
UC Irvine. Special Collections
Abstract: This collection contains the personal and professional papers of Kenneth Millar. It includes manuscripts for novels, poems,
short doctoral dissertation; correspondence; family photographs; and other personal material.
Language of Material: English
Researchers must receive prior written permission to use the collection from the Trustees of the Margaret Millar Charitable
Remainder Unitrust. The collection is partially processed. Please contact Special Collections and Archives for more information.
Guide to the Kenneth Millar Papers . UC Irvine. Special Collections
Acquired, 1966-2002.
Biography/Administrative History
Kenneth Millar, who wrote under the pseudonym Ross Macdonald, was the best-selling author of twelve classic novels of detective
fiction featuring the main character Lew Archer. His extensive writings include reviews, short stories, poetry, plays, screenplays,
and essays. Millar died in 1983.
Scope and Content of Collection
This collection contains the personal and professional papers of Kenneth Millar. It includes manuscripts for novels, poems,
short stories, and other works; manuscripts of political and environmental writings; reviews; screenplays; a typescript of
Millar's doctoral dissertation; correspondence; family photographs; and other personal material.
American fiction--20th century--Archival resources.