Harry Garnett Jander Papers
An Inventory of the Collection
Overview of the Collection | ||
| Creator: | Jander, Harry Garnett | |
| Title: | Harry Garnett Jander Papers | |
| Inclusive Dates: | 1937-1962 | |
| Abstract: | Harry G. Jander was an Austin, Texas resident from 1945 until his death in 1962. The collection consists mainly of manuscripts of short stories written by Jander. | |
| Identification: | AR.2005.024 | |
| Quantity: | .8 linear feet (2 boxes) | |
| Location: | Archives Stacks | |
| Language: | The records are in English. | |
| Repository: | Austin History Center, Austin Public Library, 810 Guadalupe, PO BOX 2287, Austin, TX 78768 | |
Biographical Note
Harry Garnett Jander was born in Palestine, Texas on May 8, 1882 and spent his early years in East Texas. After a year at Columbia University he transferred to the University of London to study fine arts. While in London he served his apprenticeship in a decorator's shop that took him into Buckingham Palace where he met Queen Mary. After serving in World War I he worked as a decorator on the staff of a New York store and eventually established his own shop in St. Louis. During World War II he worked in aircraft fabric at Randolph Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX until he was transferred to Bergstrom Air Force Base in 1945. He decided to remain in Austin after the war.
Jander was best known as a collector and expert on fabrics. He had a personal collection of old and unusual fabrics that at one time consisted of more than 1,000 pieces. He died on March 20, 1962.
Scope and Contents
The bulk of the materials in the Harry Garnett Jander Papers are manuscript drafts of short stories written by Jander. In some instances there are several copies and/or versions of a single story, some with editorial comments by Jander. Of interest is a letter from J. Frank Dobie in response to Jander's request to read his story "To Salvador" dated 1947. In addition to the literary works there are newspaper clippings, correspondence with publishers and agents as well few financial documents and handwritten notes.
Arrangement | ||
| Arranged by material type. | ||
Restrictions
Restrictions on Access
Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use
None.
Index Terms | ||
| This record series is indexed under the following controlled access subject terms. | ||
| Persons: | ||
| Adams, Vivian. | ||
| Jander, Harry G. | ||
| Places: | ||
| Austin (Tex.) | ||
| Subjects: | ||
| Short stories. | ||
Related Material
AF Biography - Jander, Harry Garnett. |
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Administrative Information
Custodial History
Materials found among the belongings of Anne Robinson after her death. Her relationship to the creator is unknown.
Preferred Citation
Harry Garnett Jander Papers (AR.2005.024). Austin History Center, Austin Public Library, Texas.
Acquisition Information
Donor #: DO/2005/069
Donation Date: 2005
Processing Information
Finding aid created and encoded by Molly Hults/2011.
Detailed Description of the Collection