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Broadsides and printed ephemera collection , 1780-2015
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Broadsides and printed ephemera collection
- Dates
- 1780-2015 (inclusive)17802015
1849-1970 (bulk)18491970 - Quantity
- 7.25 linear feet, (11 containers) : 1 manuscript box, 1 flat box, 8 oversize folders, 1 tube
- Collection Number
- Coll 521
- Summary
- The broadsides and printed ephemera collection is an artificial collection containing printed posters, notices, proclamations, brochures, advertisements, leaflets, programs, and other ephemera. The bulk of the collection represents Oregon events, politics, and history.
- 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
Historical NoteReturn to Top
This is an artificial collection assembled by Special Collections and University Archives.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Ephemera is defined as materials, usually printed documents, created for a specific, limited purpose, and generally designed to be discarded after use. This collection includes printed ephemera and broadsides, a single sheet with information printed on one side that is intended to be posted, publicly distributed, or sold.
Materials include posters, leaflets, tickets, ballots, advertisements, proclamations, timetables, maps, notices, and newspaper clippings. Materials cover a broad range of subjects but the bulk of the collection relates to Oregon elections, party politics, and community events.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Advertising--United States
- Elections--United States
- Japanese Americans--Evacuation and relocation, 1942-1945
- Manners and Customs
- Transportation--Columbia River Region
Geographical Names
- Oregon Territory
- Oregon--Politics and government
- United States--Oregon
Form or Genre Terms
- Broadsides
- Printed ephemera
