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Eric William Allen papers , 1917-1934
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Allen, Eric W. (Eric William), 1879-1944
- Title
- Eric William Allen papers
- Dates
- 1917-1934 (inclusive)19171934
- Quantity
- 1 linear feet, (2 containers) : 2 manuscript boxes
- Collection Number
- Ax 182
- Summary
- Eric W. Allen (1879-1944 ) was the first Dean of the School of Journalism, University of Oregon, and held that post from 1916 to his death in 1944. The collection (1917-1934) contains personal and professional correspondence, and a few manuscripts.
- 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
Eric W. Allen (1879-1944) was the first Dean of the School of Journalism, University of Oregon, and held that post from 1916 to his death in 1944.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection (1917-1934) contains personal and professional correspondence, and manuscripts.
There are over 550 letters in the collection.
Many of the letters are to or from faculty members or former journalism students.
Major correspondents are: Elbert Bede, Robert Ormond Case, Ralph D. Casey, Marion L. Davis (Mrs. H. L. Davis), Colin V. Dyment, Allen Eaton, John DeWitt Gilbert, Ernest Haycox, John Leader, Edison Marshall, Harold Newton, Joseph Schafer, Reginald Sweetland.
Correspondence is arranged alphabetically by name, and outgoing and incoming letters are mixed together.
There are also a few loose manuscripts; one is the text of a roast of Dean Allen.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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| Guide to the Eric William Allen Papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Education, Higher--Oregon--Eugene
- Journalism--Study and teaching (Higher)--Oregon--Eugene
- Universities and colleges--Oregon--Eugene
Personal Names
- Bede, Elbert, 1881-
- Case, Robert Ormond, 1895-1964
- Casey, Ralph D. (Ralph Droz), 1890-
- Dyment, Colin V.
- Eaton, Allen H. (Allen Hendershott), 1878-1962
- Gilbert, DeWitt, 1896-1981
- Haycox, Ernest, 1899-1950
- Marshall, Edison, 1894-1967
- Schafer, Joseph, 1867-1941
Corporate Names
- University of Oregon--Faculty--Students
- University of Oregon. School of Journalism
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Manuscripts for publication
