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Arthur Perry papers , 1918-1948
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Medford Mail Tribune Co; Perry, Arthur, 1885-1948
- Title
- Arthur Perry papers
- Dates
- 1918-1948 (inclusive)19181948
- Quantity
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0.05 linear feet, (1 container)
- Collection Number
- A 095
- Summary
- Arthur Perry (1885-1948) was a newspaper reporter and paragrapher from Medford, Oregon, who is best known for hisMedford Mail-Tribune column "Smudge Pot," which was widely reprinted. The collection (1918-1948) contains a wartime diary (WWI), scrapbooks, correspondence, and clippings of Perry's writings.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection (1918-1948) contains a wartime diary (WWI), scrapbooks, correspondence, and clippings of Perry's writings.
There are two volumes consisting of scrapbooks, and these include a wartime diary (1918-1919) describing Perry's misery as yeoman first-class stationed at the Puget Sound Navy Yard, and aboard the U.S.S. West Elcasco.
There is also minor correspondence, both personal and business, and clippings of Perry's writings.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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| Guide to the Arthur Perry Papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- American newspapers--Oregon--Medford
- Journalists--Oregon--Medford
- Reporters and reporting--United States--History--20th century
- Sailors--Oregon
- World War, 1914-1918--Personal narratives, American
Personal Names
- Perry, Arthur, 1885-1948
- Perry, Arthur, 1885-1948
- Perry, Arthur, 1885-1948
Corporate Names
- Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
- United States. Navy
- United States. Navy
Geographical Names
- Medford (Or.)--History
Form or Genre Terms
- Clippings
- Correspondence
- Diaries
- Scrapbooks
