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Miriam L. Condon papers , 1892-1968
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Condon, Miriam L.
- Title
- Miriam L. Condon papers
- Dates
- 1892-1968 (inclusive)18921968
- Quantity
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1 linear feet, (1 container, 6 folders. )
- Collection Number
- A 237
- Summary
- Miriam L. Condon was a writer of stories for young people, and was possibly a relative of Frank Condon. The collection (1892-1968) contains correspondence including letters from publishers, manuscripts of anecdotes, poems, and short stories, legal documents, including deeds and contracts belonging to Frank Condon, photographs and historical postcards, negatives, and a travel notebook of a trip to Mexico.
- 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)
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection (1892-1968) contains correspondence including letters from publishers, manuscripts for anecdotes, poems, and short stories, legal documents related to Frank Condon, photographs and historical postcards, negatives, and a travel notebook of a trip to Mexico.
Correspondence is separated into incoming and outgoing sections. Incoming letters are arranged alphabetically by name or title of company, and includes letters from publishers (1914-1968). Outgoing letters are arranged by date, 1959-1968.
There are manuscripts for anecdotes, poems, and short stories, and some titles include drafts and final versions.
The collection also contains four deeds belonging to Frank Condon (1892-1910), Frank Condon's teaching contracts (1906-1910), other legal documents belonging to Miriam Condon, submission records for manuscripts by Miriam Condon sent to publishers, and Miriam Condon's travel notebook of a trip to Mexico, all in a folder labeled, "Miscellaneous."
Photographs were removed from the collection for preservation reasons and are stored under the call number, PH220. Photographs include prints, historical Oregon postcards, and negatives.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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| Guide to the Miriam L. Condon Papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Authors and publishers--Correspondence
- Authors, American--20th century
- Children's literature, American--Authorship
- Women authors, American--20th century
Personal Names
- Condon, Frank, active 1892-1910
- Condon, Miriam L.
- Condon, Miriam L.
Geographical Names
- Mexico--Description and travel
Form or Genre Terms
- Contracts
- Correspondence
- Deeds
- Juvenile literature
- Legal documents
- Manuscripts for publication
- Negatives
- Photographic prints
- Poetry
- Postcards
- Short stories
