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Arthur Martin papers , 1920-1930
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Martin, Arthur J. (Arthur John), 1850-1937
- Title
- Arthur Martin papers
- Dates
- 1920-1930 (inclusive)19201930
- Quantity
- 1 linear feet, (2 containers) : 2 manuscript boxes
- Collection Number
- Ax 157
- Summary
- Arthur J. Martin (1850-1937) was a publisher's representative in Portland, Oregon, who also wrote novels and short stories that were often anti-Catholic in subject. The collection (1920-1930) contains manuscripts and issues of the Ku Klux Klan periodical, The Oregon Patriot.
- 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
Arthur J. Martin (1850-1937) was a publisher's representative in Portland, Oregon. He also wrote novels and short stories. His writings were often anti-Catholic in subject. Most were unpublished. Two autobiographical stories were written under the pseudonym John Ayres.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection contains manuscripts and issues of the Ku Klux Klan periodical The Oregon Patriot.
Manuscript titles include The Economy Club, Whom God Hath Joined, Dog Idolatry and Civilization, The Story of Florika, and Soul of Jezebel.
The two autobiographical stories written under the pseudonym, John Ayres are Rule or Ruin and Putting It Over.
With the manuscripts is a file of a Ku Klux Klan periodical, The Oregon Patriot, vol. 1-3, no. 9, vol. 4, no. 1-2 (1921-1924), published in Portland, Oregon.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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| Guide to the Arthur Martin Papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Anti-Catholicism in literature
- Anti-Catholicism--Oregon--History--20th century
- Authors, American--20th century--Manuscripts
- Authors, American--Oregon
Personal Names
- Martin, Arthur J. (Arthur John), 1850-1937
Corporate Names
- Ku Klux Klan (1915- )
Form or Genre Terms
- Autobiographies
- Manuscripts for publication
- Periodicals
