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Archibald McNeill Whisnant manuscripts , circa 1876-1961
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Whisnant, Arch
- Title
- Archibald McNeill Whisnant manuscripts
- Dates
- circa 1876-1961 (inclusive)18761961
- Quantity
- 1.5 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 record storage box
- Collection Number
- Ax 098
- Summary
- Archibald McNeill Whisnant was a journalist and publicist. The manuscripts consist of speeches and reports to the Pacific Logging Congress, a few short stories, a novel of the fur trade, "The Beaver Hat," and a history of the lumber industry in the United States, "Mankind and the Forests."Archibald McNeill Whisnant was a newspaperman and publicist.
- 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
Archibald McNeill Whisnant (1876-1961) was a journalist and publicist who wrote extensively on the Pacific Northmest timber industry. He served as secretary of the Pacific Logging Congress.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The manuscripts consist of speeches and reports to the Pacific Logging Congress, a few short stories, a novel of the fur trade, "The Beaver Hat," and a history of the lumber industry in the United States, "Mankind and the Forests."
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Forest products industry--Northwest, Pacific
- Fur trade
- Journalists--Northwest, Pacific
- Lumber trade--Northwest, Pacific
Corporate Names
- Pacific Logging Congress
Form or Genre Terms
- Manuscripts for publication
Finding aid prepared by University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team and Jenn Newby
2012
