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Murray Warner Essay Contest records , 1923-1936
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- University of Oregon
- Title
- Murray Warner Essay Contest records
- Dates
- 1923-1936 (inclusive)19231936
- Quantity
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2 linear feet, (2 containers)
- Collection Number
- UA 153
- Summary
- Gertrude Bass Warner (Mrs. Murray Warner) created the Murray Warner Essay Contest that accepted essays regarding relationships between the West and the East, and awarded a trip to Asia as the prize. The collection (1923-1936) contains essays submitted to the Murray Warner Essay contest and information about the contest.
- 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
Gertrude Bass Warner (Mrs. Murray Warner) created the Murray Warner Essay Contest on Asian culture. Warner undertook extensive travels in Asia and helped to establish the Asian Studies departments at the University of Oregon. Students participated in the contest by writing about the relationships between the West and the East and the winner won a trip to Asia.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection contains essays submitted to the Murray Warner Essay Contest during the period of 1923-1936.
Collections organized by accession:
As of 2012 there is only one accession.
Accession 10288.A: essays submitted to the Murray Warner Essay Contest , 1923-1936.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the Murray Warner Essay Contest Records |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- American essays--Oregon--Eugene
- East and West
- Education, Higher--Oregon--Eugene
- Literary prizes--Oregon--Eugene
- Universities and colleges--Oregon--Eugene
Personal Names
- Warner, Gertrude Bass, 1863-1951
- Warner, Murray, 1869-1920
Corporate Names
- Murray Warner Essay Contest (University of Oregon)
- University of Oregon
- University of Oregon
Geographical Names
- Asia--Study and teaching (Higher)--Oregon--Eugene
Form or Genre Terms
- Essays
