Galen L. Geer Papers, 1967-2006
Collection Overview
Abstract
Fiction and nonfiction writer, and editor of Soldier of Fortune, African Hunter, and Sporting Tales magazines. Won awards from the Outdoor Writers Association of American for Excellence in Craft in 2002 and 2003.
Scope and Contents of the Materials
The Galen L. Geer Papers, 1967-2006, consist of the September and October 1980 issues of Soldier of Fortune magazine, which include the signed articles "Assignment Afghanistan" and "Jihad in Afghanistan." The first article deals with a new weapon, the AKS-74 and its ammunition. The second is a historical account of political instability in Afghanistan with an emphasis on tribal factions. These articles are the result of eleven days Geer spent with Afghan rebels engaged in a holy war with the Russians. Also included is some biographical information and a facsimile copy of P.A. Clancey's 1967 book, Gamebirds of Southern Africa.
Collection Historical Note
Galen L. Geer served in Vietnam (1967-1969) as a United States Marine, becoming a military journalist after returning to the U.S. After leaving the Marines, he attended college in the San Francisco area before joining the Army where he served as an infantryman and, in 1977 and 1978, as a military journalist in Korea with the Second Infantry Division. Geer was awarded a Korean Service Medal and an Army Commendation Medal. After returning to the U.S. and completing his army enlistment, he served in the Marine Corps Reserves. He received his BA from Colorado State University in Pueblo and his MA from the University of North Dakota. Geer worked in editorial positions for Soldier of Fortune, African Hunter, and African Expeditions magazine, The Pines Review and his published credits include hundreds of nonfiction and fiction works. He also was an English Instructor at the University of North Dakota and Northland Community and Technical College.
Subject/Index Terms
Administrative Information
Repository:
Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections
Access Restrictions:
Open for inspection under the Rules and Regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.
Acquisition Source:
Galen L. Geer, Finley, North Dakota
Acquisition Method:
Donation; 2002-2557
Separated Materials:
Geer, Galen L. Last Supper in Paradise. Holliston, MA : Willowgate Press, 2003.
Call number: PS3607.E363 L3 2003
Preferred Citation:
(Description of Item). Galen L. Geer Papers. OGLMC 1437, Box #, Folder #. Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota.
Finding Aid Revision History:
Finding aid added to Archon in July 2012.
Box and Folder Listing
Browse by Box:
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Box 1],
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- Box 1
- Folder 1: Biographical Information, 2001-2006
- Folder 2: "Assignment Afghanistan" by Galen L. Geer, Soldier of Fortune, September 1980
- Folder 3: "Jihad in Afghanistan" by Galen L. Geer, Soldier of Fortune, October 1980
- Folder 4: Facsimile copy of Gamebirds of Southern Africa by P.A. Clancey, 1967
