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G. Victor Hurley papers , 1938-1960
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Hurley, Vic (Victor)
- Title
- G. Victor Hurley papers
- Dates
- 1938-1960 (inclusive)19381960
- Quantity
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2 linear feet, (2 containers)
- Collection Number
- Ax 343
- Summary
- Gerald Victor Hurley (1898-1978) was a businessman, historian, and writer. Collection includes book length manuscripts, articles and short stories, miscellaneous items, memorabilia, and correspondence.
- 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
Gerald Victor Hurley (1898-1978), a businessman, historian and writer, was born in Springfield, Missouri and grew up in the American Northwest, attending the University of Washington. He served in the U.S. Army in WWI, and later travelled to the Philippines, living and working in Zamboanga, Mindanao as a Goodyear Rubber executive. In WWII, he served as a Lt. Commander in the U.S. Navy. He is known for writing the books Southeast of Zamboanga, Men in Sun Helmets, Swish of the Kris, Jungle Patrol, and The Parthian.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection includes book length manuscripts, articles and short stories, miscellaneous items, memorabilia, and correspondence.
Book length manuscripts include "Blades In the Sun," "The Coronado Island Adventures," "Jungle Patrol," "Men in Sun Helmets," and "The Three Bachelors."
Non-fiction articles include "Appointment with Paddock," "Banzai," "Cobras in the Sea," and "The Tropic Dowager."
Fiction articles include "Bird on the Wing," "Feeling of Privacy," and "Perfume of Glory."
Miscellaneous items include notes on sport fishing in the Philippines, interview material, a poem, notes on writing, selling, and editing the historic novel, Red Cross Drive radio spot, and U.S. Navel Vessels-Standard nomenclature.
Correspondence includes incoming, outgoing, and war correspondence.
Memorabilia includes photographs, clippings, scrapbooks, and dust jackets for his books.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Authors, American--20th century
- Historians--United States
- Historical fiction--Authorship
- Historiography
Personal Names
- Hurley, Vic (Victor)
Geographical Names
- Philippines--History--1898-1946
Form or Genre Terms
- Book jackets
- Correspondence
- Historical fiction
- Manuscripts for publication
University of Oregon Libraries Archivists' Toolkit Project Team and Jenn Newby
2012
