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Morton Peck papers, 1881-1963
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Peck, Morton Eaton, 1871-1959
- Title
- Morton Peck papers
- Dates
- 1881-1963 (inclusive)18811963
- Quantity
- 1.5 linear feet, (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- WUA043
- Summary
- The Morton Peck papers contain photographs of Peck's travels, illustrations of fungi and slime molds, as well as ephemera collected by Peck during his lifetime.
- Repository
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Willamette University Archives and Special Collections
Archives and Special Collections
Mark O. Hatfield Library
900 State Street
Salem, OR
97301
Telephone: 5033706866
Fax: 5033706141
archives@willamette.edu - Access Restrictions
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This collection is open to researchers.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Morton Peck was born in Iowa in 1871. In 1908 he became a professor of biology at Willamette University and taught until 1941. His scholarly explorations spanned from Cape Lookout on the Oregon Coast to the Three Sisters area in Central Oregon. It was through these excursions that Peck was able to assemble his Manual of the Higher Plants of Oregon still the only complete published guide to flora of the entire state. Peck died on December 5, 1959.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Morton Peck papers contain photographs of Peck's travels, illustrations of fungi and slime molds, as well as ephemera collected by Peck during his lifetime and throughout his tenure as a Professor of biology at Willamette University. Also included is the flower press used by Peck to preserve his specimens.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Library acts as "fair use" reproduction agent.
For further information, see the section on copyright in the Regulations and Procedures of the Willamette University Archives and Special Collections.
Copyright Information: Before material from collections at Willamette University Archives and Special Collections may be quoted in print, or otherwise reproduced, in whole or in part, in any publication, permission must be obtained from (1) the owner of the physical property, and (2) the holder of the copyright. It is the particular responsibility of the researcher to obtain both sets of permission. Persons wishing to quote from materials in any collections held by University Archives and Special Collections should consult the University Archivist. Reproduction of any item must contain a complete citation to the original.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Morton Peck papers, Archives and Special Collections, Mark O. Hatfield Library, Willamette University.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Artwork
Includes illustrations of fungi and slime molds by Morton Peck.
|
undated |
| 1 | 2 | Artwork
Includes illustrations of fungi and slime molds by Morton Peck.
|
undated |
| 1 | 3 | Ephemera
Includes tickets, receipts, pamphlets, and other materials collected by Morton Peck.
|
1891-1929 |
| 1 | 4 | Newspaper clippings and Bird Observations | 1881-1963 |
| 1 | 5 | Peck Photographs
Includes photographs of Morton Peck.
|
undated |
| 1 | 6 | Photographs
Most photographs are of travels to unspecified locations. Includes photographs depicting tropical landscapes.
|
undated |
| 1 | 7 | Photographs
Most photographs are of travels to unspecified locations. Includes photographs depicting tropical landscapes.
|
undated |
| 1 | 8 | Photographs
Most photographs are of travels to unspecified locations. Includes photographs depicting tropical landscapes.
|
undated |
| 1 | 9 | Photographs
Most photographs are of travels to unspecified locations. Includes photographs depicting tropical landscapes.
|
undated |
| 1 | 10 | Pictures
This folder contains greeting cards, illustrations and other images.
|
1897-1957 |
| object | |||
| 2 | 1 | Flower Press
Used to preserve specimen.
|
1917 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Biology
- Fine Arts
Corporate Names
- Willamette University
Geographical Names
- Oregon
- Oregon
Form or Genre Terms
- black-and-white photographs
- botanical illustrations
- printed ephemera
Finding aid processed by Christopher McFetridge.
2015
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
