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John L. Casteel diaries, 1931-1942
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Casteel, John Laurence, 1903-
- Title
- John L. Casteel diaries
- Dates
- 1931-1942 (inclusive)19311942
- Quantity
- .75 cubic feet, (2 document cases)
- Collection Number
- Mss 2804
- Summary
- John L. Casteel was born in Randolph, Nebraska. He taught speech at the University of Oregon and the Union Theological Seminary in New York. Collection includes diaries describing Casteel's life in Randolph; his teaching career; his daughter, Margaret, and son, John Alden; and other topics.
- Repository
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Oregon Historical Society Research Library
1200 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR
97205
Telephone: 503-306-5240
Fax: 503-219-2040
libreference@ohs.org - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
John L. Casteel was born in Randolph, Nebraska, and educated at Nebraska Wesleyan University and Northwestern University. He married Audeline Boughn in 1929. He taught speech at the University of Oregon, 1931-1942, was ordained to the Congregational ministry in 1942, and taught speech at Union Theological Seminary in New York.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection includes diaries, 12 volumes, 1931-1942, describing John L. Casteel's life in Randolph, Nebraska; his car accident, March 27, 1931; his teaching career; his daughter, Margaret, and son, John Alden; and other topics.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
John L. Casteel diaries, Mss 2804, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
Restrictions on Use
The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- College teachers
- Congregationalists
Personal Names
- Casteel, Audeline Boughn
- Casteel, John Alden
- Casteel, John Laurence, 1903---Diaries
- Casteel, Margaret
Corporate Names
- Union Theological Seminary (New York, N.Y.)--Employees
- University of Oregon--Employees
Geographical Names
- Randolph (Neb.)--Social life and customs
Form or Genre Terms
- diaries