Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River, National Park Service, Archives from the Zane Grey Museum

"The Grey Family Papers, the Zane Grey Inn and Museum Records, The Upper Delaware Oral History Collection and the James Family Papers are archival collections that were assembled from material accumulated by writer Zane Grey, members of his family, his friend Alvah James, and James’ daughter Helen Davis who operated the Zane Grey Museum (now owned by Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River) which has been administered by the National Park Service since 1989. While a web version of the finding aid does not yet exist, a substantial, 184-page document on the three collections has been created. Researchers interested in receiving a digital version of the finding aid should contact 570-685-4871 x3 or upde_interpretation@nps.gov." (Researcher's Guide to Zane Grey Archives)

The Zane Grey Family Papers (1866-1984)

The Grey Family Papers is an incomplete assembled collection of personal papers and collected material amassed by author Zane Grey, his wife Lina, and other family members. The materials include correspondence, financial records, manuscripts, sheet music, clippings, and photographs. The collection is arranged into seven series.

 Extent: 3 linear feet (approximately 4,800 items) of textual material; .75 linear feet of photographs; and 3 hardbound volumes.
 Creator: Grey, Zane; Grey, Lina; other Grey family members.
 Call Number: Accession Number UPDE 22; Catalog Number UPDE 900.
 Repository: Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River, 274 River Road, Beach Lake, PA 18405-9737, (570)-685-4871, www.nps.gov/upde

James Family Papers (1903-1985)

The James Family Papers, 1903-1985, is an assembled collection of materials related to Alvah, Allie, and Helen James. Alvah James was a noted adventurer who shared experiences with Grey. His family lived in Zane Grey’s Lackawaxen home after the author moved west. The materials consist primarily of correspondence from the Grey family and copies of magazine articles written by Alvah James. The collection is arranged into four series.

 Extent: .25 linear feet (approximately 400 items) of textual material, 3 photographs.
 Creator: James, Alvah; Grey family; others.
 Call Number: Accession Number UPDE 22; Catalog Number UPDE 902.
 Repository: Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River, 274 River Road, Beach
Lake, PA 18405-9737, (570)-685-4871, www.nps.gov/upde

Upper Delaware Oral History Collection

The Upper Delaware Oral History Collection includes interviews with Grey’s family, friends, and neighbors associated with his Lackawaxen property including Helen James Johnson Davis, Al Davis, Betty Grey Grosso (Grey’s daughter), Mary Smith Nelson (daughter of Mary Farrel and Charles Smith, who were employed by the Grey family), and Lindsley Smith (a neighbor). Transcriptions and copies of recordings are available. Contact Upper Delaware Scenic and
Recreational River for more information.

 Extent: 150+ interviews in the entire collection, at least nine related to Zane Grey.
 Creator: Various.
 Call Number: Various.
 Repository: Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River, 274 River Road, Beach Lake, PA 18405-9737, (570)-685-4871, www.nps.gov/upde

Zane Grey Inn and Museum Records (1948-1985)

The Zane Grey Inn and Museum Records is an assembled collection of materials related to the operation of the Inn and Museum by Helen and Al Davis. The materials include guest ledgers, brochure artwork, collected reference material, and photographs. There are four series.

 Extent: .5 linear feet (approximately 800 items) of textual material, 8 bound volumes.
 Creator: Davis, Helen; Davis, Al.
 Call Number: Accession Number UPDE 22; Catalog Number UPDE 901.
 Repository: Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River, 274 River Road, Beach Lake, PA 18405-9737, (570)-685-4871, www.nps.gov/upde