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William L. Alderson papers , 1944-1963
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Alderson, William L., 1913-1963
- Title
- William L. Alderson papers
- Dates
- 1944-1963 (inclusive)19441963
- Quantity
- 1 linear feet, (2 containers) : 2 manuscript boxes
- Collection Number
- Ax 195
- Summary
- William L. Alderson was a professor of literature at Reed College, in Portland, Oregon. The collection (1944-1963) folk songs, folk sayings, and tales, course outlines, correspondence, and transcriptions.
- 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).
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection (1944-1963) contains transcriptions of folk songs, folk sayings, and tales, course outlines, letters of inquiry from other folklorists, notes and research, and transcriptions by Alderson of songs of fiddler Karl Hutcheson and ballad singer Mrs. Don Slocum, both of Portland.
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Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the William L. Alderson papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- College teachers--Oregon--Portland
- English teachers--Oregon--Portland
- Folk music--Oregon
- Folk musicians--Oregon--Portland
- Folk songs
- Folk songs, English--Oregon
- Folklore
- Folklore--Study and teaching (Higher)--Oregon--Portland
- Folklorists--Correspondence
- Folklorists--Oregon--Portland
Corporate Names
- Reed College (Portland, Or.)
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Songs
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