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Sheba May Hargreaves papers , 1924-1960
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Sheba May Hargreaves papers
- Dates
- 1924-1960 (inclusive)19241960
- Quantity
- 2.5 linear feet, (5 containers) : 5 flat clamshell boxes
- Collection Number
- Coll 194
- Summary
- Sheba Hargreaves (1882-1960) was an elementary teacher and author. The collection consists of manuscripts of books and feature articles, correspondence, and pamphlets.
- 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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Paper finding aid with additional information is available in Special Collections & University Archives.
See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Sheba Hargreaves (1882-1960) was born in The Dalles, Oregon, on November 5, 1882. She was a graduate of the Oregon State Normal School in Monmouth, Oregon, now Western Oregon University. Her initial profession was of an elementary school teacher in both Oregon and California, however eventually she became an author, writing advertising publications and pamphlets, served as a feature writer for publications like the Oregon Journal and the Oregonion, and wrote historical fiction novels.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists of manuscripts of books and feature articles, correspondence, and pamphlets.
The manuscripts series consists of book and article length pieces, arranged alphabetically by title. The longer manuscripts include drafts of her published novels and an Oregon history compilation, The Oregon Source Book, which was apparently never published. The shorter manuscripts include fiction and non-fiction pieces with subjects that include pioneer living, medicinal herbs, mysticism and William S. U'ren, her uncle.
Correspondence is arranged chronologically and is primarily business oriented.
Pamphlets written by Hargreaves deal with the subject of cremation and are designed to promote the practice.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- American literature--20th century
- Authors, American--20th century
- Cremation
- Fiction--Authorship
- Historical fiction, American--Authorship
- Teachers--United States
- Western stories--Authorship
- Women authors, American--20th century
- Women teachers--United States
Personal Names
- Hargreaves, Sheba, 1882-1960
- U'Ren, William Simon, 1859-1949
Geographical Names
- Oregon--Fiction
- Oregon--History--Sources
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Historical fiction
- Manuscripts for publication
- Pamphlets
- Western stories
University of Oregon Libraries Archivists' Toolkit Project Team and Jenn Newby. Revisions by Alexandra Mueller.
2012
