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Bertram Huffman papers , 1889-1945
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Miller, Joaquin, 1837-1913; Hodsen, Florence; Dye, Eva Emery, 1855-1947; Huffman, Bert, 1870-1953
- Title
- Bertram Huffman papers
- Dates
- 1889-1945 (inclusive)18891945
- Quantity
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0.5 linear feet, (1 container)
- Collection Number
- Ax 676
- Summary
- Bertram Wilson Huffman (1870-1953) of Summerville, Union County, Oregon, who worked for railroads and drove horses, became a celebrated writer and poet in Oregon. The collection (1889-1945) contains manuscripts of poems, articles, and essays, photographs, clippings of published pieces, 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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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
Bertram Wilson Huffman (1870-1953) was born in Summerville, Union County, Oregon. He worked on his father's ranch, and attended school in Union. Early in life he displayed a talent for writing.
He became a writer and poet; many of his poems, essays, and articles were published in Eastern Oregon newspapers, particularly the Oregon Scout and the LaGrande Journal. In time, he was dubbed the "Poet Laureate" of Grande Ronde Valley.
In 1893, he drove a band of horses to the Cherokee strip, sold them, and stayed in that country for three years. He later returned to Eastern Oregon and became a railway fireman, joined the Knights of Labor, and wrote articles favoring Populism.
From 1902-1908, he was editor of the East Oregonian, in Pendleton. He then went to Alberta, Canada, and later moved to British Columbia. In both places he farmed, and wrote articles and poems for newspapers and magazines.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Manuscript material is organized by type of writing, such as poetry and articles. Material includes drafts and edits.
There is a file of incoming correspondence, and also individual correspondence files for Eva Emory Dye, C. H. Miller, and Florence Hodsen. Some of the correspondence is regarding Joaquin Miller.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Authors, American--19th century
- Authors, American--20th century
- Authors, American--Oregon
- Journalism--Oregon, Eastern
- Newspaper editors--Oregon, Eastern
- Poetry--Authorship
- Poets, American--19th century
- Poets, American--20th century
- Poets, American--Oregon
Personal Names
- Dye, Eva Emery, 1855-1947
- Hodsen, Florence
- Huffman, Bert, 1870-1953
- Huffman, Bert, 1870-1953
Geographical Names
- Grande Ronde River Valley (Or. and Wash.)--Poetry
- Oregon, Eastern--History--19th century
- Oregon, Eastern--History--20th century
- Oregon--Poetry
Form or Genre Terms
- Articles
- Clippings
- Correspondence
- Drafts (documents)
- Manuscripts for publication
- Photographs
- Poetry
