Carl Laub papers, 1896-1982

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Laub, Carl
Title
Carl Laub papers
Dates
1896-1982 (inclusive)
Quantity
.9 cubic feet, (2 document cases)
Collection Number
Mss 2758
Summary
Carl Laub (born 1898) came to Oregon at the age of 7, worked as a salesman, newspaperman, publisher, editor, and radio producer, and wrote the newspaper column "I Ain't Mad at Nobody." Collection includes drafts of a biography of Laub; radio show scripts for KUIK and KWJJ; writings, including Oregon histories, human interest, humor, poetry, news commentary, and Laub's column; and correspondence.
Repository
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

Collection is open for research.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Carl Laub (born 1898) came to Oregon at the age of 7, worked as a salesman, newspaperman, publisher, editor, and radio producer, and wrote the newspaper column "I Ain't Mad at Nobody."

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Collection includes drafts of a biography of Carl Laub, "Your Country Editor"; radio show scripts, 1962-1967, for KUIK and KWJJ; writings, including Oregon histories, human interest, humor, poetry, news commentary, and Laub's column, "I Ain't Mad at Nobody"; and correspondence, 1896-1907.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

Carl Laub papers, Mss 2758, 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

Acquisition Information

Gift of Mrs. Carl Laub, July 15, 1987.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Authors, American--Oregon

Personal Names

  • Laub, Carl

Geographical Names

  • Oregon--Politics and government
  • Portland (Or.)--Social life and customs

Form or Genre Terms

  • biographies (literary works)
  • correspondence
  • radio scripts