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Peggy O'More Blocklinger papers , 1930-1970
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- O'More, Peggy, 1895-1970
- Title
- Peggy O'More Blocklinger papers
- Dates
- 1930-1970 (inclusive)19301970
- Quantity
- 15 linear feet, (10 containers)
- Collection Number
- Ax 297
- Summary
- Peggy O'More Blocklinger (1895-1970) was known for writing youth novels. This collection contains manuscripts, poetry, publications and correspondence, which reflect her work.
- 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 encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Peggy O'More Blocklinger (September 18, 1895-July 1970), known for her children's novels, was born in Tacoma, Washington. She attended public schools in Oregon, Washington, and California. Aside from her novels, she worked as a news reporter, newspaper columnist, and a branch librarian. Her novels have been published under the several names: Peggy O'More, pseudonym Jeanne Bowman, and pseudonym Betty Blocklinger.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Peggy O'More Blocklinger papers contain the author's novel manuscripts, holographic notations, publications, rough drafts, as well as correspondence, scrapbooks, photo albums, teleplays, plays and poetry.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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| Guide to the Peggy O'More Blocklinger papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Women authors, American--20th century
- Young adult literature, American--Authorship
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Manuscripts for publication
- Photographs
- Scrapbooks
