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Philip Littell papers , 1910-1940
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Littell, Philip, 1868-1943
- Title
- Philip Littell papers
- Dates
- 1910-1940 (inclusive)19101940
- Quantity
- 0.5 linear feet, (1 container)
- Collection Number
- Ax 782
- Summary
- Philip Littell (1868-1943) was an author of newspaper reviews and columns. The collection (1910-1920) contains family correspondence, published articles, notes, and manuscripts and fragments of essays and ideas.
- 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
Philip Littell (1868-1943) was an author of newspaper reviews and columns. He was born in Brookline, Massachusetts, and educated at Harvard.
He worked for the Milwaukee Sentinel, New York Globe, and the New Republic.
His column, "Books and Things," was written for the New Republic.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The correspondence mostly consists of letters to and from Phillip Littell and his wife, Frances, and their son Whittemore.
Most of the letters were written while Whittemore Littell was a student at Groton. The letters contain cheerful and sage advice, father to son, and include comments on New Republic personnel, editing problems, and family news, especially the foreign service of (son) Robert Littell.
The collection also contains what looks to be scrapbook pages of Littell's published articles from his column, "Books and Things." There are also manuscripts and fragments of essays and ideas, and a folder of notes.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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| Guide to the Philip Littell Papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Books and reading
- Fathers and sons--United States--Correspondence
- Journalism--Authorship
- Journalism--United States--History--20th century
- Journalists--United States
Personal Names
- Littell, Philip, 1868-1943
- Littell, Robert, 1896-1963
Corporate Names
- New Republic, LLC
Family Names
- Little family
Form or Genre Terms
- Articles
- Correspondence
- Manuscripts for publication
- Newspaper columns
