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Henry Castor papers , 1953-1971
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Castor, Henry, 1909-
- Title
- Henry Castor papers
- Dates
- 1953-1971 (inclusive)19531971
- Quantity
- 0.5 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 manuscript box
- Collection Number
- Ax 847
- Summary
- Henry Castor (1909 - ) was an author who wrote non-fiction children's literature regarding war. The collection (1953-1971) includes book-length manuscripts, correspondence with publishers and the U.S. Army, and a photocopy of a letter from Harry S. Truman.
- 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
- 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
Henry Castor (1909 - ) was an author who wrote non-fiction children's literature regarding war. Book titles include America's First World War: General Pershing and the Yanks, Fifty-Four Forty or Fight!: A Showdown Between America and England Settles the Oregon Question and The Tripolitan War, 1801-1805: America Meets the Menace of the Barbary Pirates.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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| Guide to the Henry Castor Papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Authors and publishers--Correspondence
- Authors, American--20th century
- Children's literature, American--Authorship
- War stories, American--Authorship
Personal Names
- Castor, Henry, 1909-
- Castor, Henry, 1909-
- Pershing, John J. (John Joseph), 1860-1948
- Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Corporate Names
- Doubleday & Company, Inc.
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Juvenile literature
- Manuscripts for publication
- War stories
