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Herbert E. Arntson papers , 1934-1983
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Arntson, Herbert E., 1911-
- Title
- Herbert E. Arntson papers
- Dates
- 1934-1983 (inclusive)19341983
- Quantity
- 14.75 linear feet, (30 containers)
- Collection Number
- Coll 064
- Summary
- Herbert Edward Arntson (1911-1982) was an author, English professor, and musician. The collection includes manuscripts of books and short stories, poems, speeches and correspondence, which reflect his work.
- 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 encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Herbert Edward Arntson (April 8, 1911-1982) is known for writing juvenile historical fiction. He was born in Tacoma, Washington. Arntson attended the University of Puget Sound for both his undergraduate and Masters degrees in English, and he completed his doctoral work at the University of Washington. He taught English at the high school and college level, and was head of the creative writing program at Washington State University for 28 years. Many of his stories center in and around Oregon's Willamette Valley in the mid-1800's, reflecting an influence of his early family history.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists largely of manuscripts of books and short stories, including his six published novels, his poetry and speeches. The collection also contains correspondence with publishers; tear sheets of stories and poems; miscellaneous book material, including reviews and royalty statements; biographical material; personal documents and teaching material from Washington State University. In the folder of biographical material is a certificate of recognition received in 1966 from the State of Washington signed by Governor Daniel J. Evans. There are also two reel-to-reel tapes of Dr. John Elwood of the WSU English faculty talking about two of Arntson's books, and reading from various chapters.
The collection contains a number of short stories and some novel length manuscripts. Several of the manuscripts have light to heavy holograph revisions. Some of the manuscripts are short scripts of dialogue.
The photographic materials in the collection include four documents advertising photography, two portraits believed to be of Arnston, and family snaphots.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the Herbert E. Arntson papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Authors, American--20th century
- Authors, American--20th century--Correspondence
- Historical fiction, American--Northwest, Pacific--Authorship
- Western stories--Authorship
- Young adult literature, American--Authorship
Corporate Names
- Washington State University
Geographical Names
- West (U.S.)--In literature
Form or Genre Terms
- Manuscripts for publication
- Photographs
- Sound recordings
- Western stories
