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William M. Tugman papers , 1938-1961
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Tugman, William M. (William Masten), 1893-1961
- Title
- William M. Tugman papers
- Dates
- 1938-1961 (inclusive)19381961
- Quantity
- 5.5 linear feet, (5 containers) : 3 record storage boxes, 2 manuscript boxes
- Collection Number
- Ax 607
- Summary
- William M. "Bill" Tugman (1893-1961) served as the managing editor, then editor, of the Register Guard newspaper from 1927-1954. The collection contains correspondence, subject files, manuscripts, speeches, biographical information, and also business records of the Port Umpqua Courier.
- 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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Paper finding aid with additional information is available in Special Collections & University Archives.
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
William M. "Bill" Tugman (1893-1961) was a reporter for the Ohio newspaper, The Cleveland Plan Dealer, where he knew fellow reporter Alton F. Baker, Sr. After Baker bought the Eugene Guard, he offered Tugman the job of managing editor. The Eugene Guard became the Register Guard and Tugman served as managing editor, then editor, for almost twenty-eight years until 1954. He then moved to Reedsport to buy the Port Umpqua Courier.
Tugman is noted for taking a public stance against the 1932 Zorn-Macpherson bill that would have combined University of Oregon and Oregon State College together into one university, located in Corvallis. In 1984, part of Eugene's Amazon Park was renamed to honor Tugman. There is also a William M. Tugman State Park near the Oregon coast.
[Source: thefreelibrary.com: http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Here+are+some+milestones+in+the+The+Register-Guard%27s+history.-a083538983]
[Source: UO Office of the President website: http://president.uoregon.edu/distinguishedservice/]
[Source: Eugene Register Guard articles: http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1310&dat=19841223&id=3-ZVAAAAIBAJ&sjid=FOEDAAAAIBAJ&pg=4202,6353435 http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1310&dat=19610510&id=R_pVAAAAIBAJ&sjid=1eIDAAAAIBAJ&pg=7115,1516041]
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection contains correspondence, subject files, manuscripts, speeches, biographical information, and also business records of the Port Umpqua Courier.
Correspondence is separated into three sections: outgoing correspondence organized by date (1938-1959), incoming correspondence organized by date (1942-1961), and correspondence organized alphabetically by organizational title or last name.
Subject files are organized alphabetically and include topics such as smut, Schofield Flood Control Project, and Margaret Hanson Murder Case. Subject files also include correspondence. Correspondence files include Wayne Morse, Douglas McKay, State Parks Advisory council, and Congressional Representative Edwin Durno.
Manuscripts include "Mr. Fuddle", and other fragments with revisions.
There are also files that contain speeches, biographical information, and business records of the Port Umpqua Courier.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the William M. Tugman Papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Newspaper editors--Oregon--Eugene
- Newspaper publishing--Oregon--Reedsport
Personal Names
- Durno, Edwin R. (Edwin Russell), 1899-1976
- McKay, Douglas, 1893-1959
- Morse, Wayne L. (Wayne Lyman), 1900-1974
- Tugman, William M. (William Masten), 1893-1961
- Tugman, William M. (William Masten), 1893-1961
Corporate Names
- Port Umpqua Courier
- Register-Guard
Geographical Names
- Oregon--Politics and government
Form or Genre Terms
- Business records
- Correspondence
