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Howard E. Kershner papers , 1939-1970
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Kershner, Howard Eldred, 1891-1990
- Title
- Howard E. Kershner papers
- Dates
- 1939-1970 (inclusive)19391970
- Quantity
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73 linear feet, (52 containers)
- Collection Number
- Coll 128
- Summary
- Collection comprises organizational records and personal papers documenting Howard Kershner's involvement in the Christian Freedom Foundation, the American Friends Society, and several international children's relief agencies, including Save the Children,.
- 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. Includes detailed index by correspondent name.
See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Howard Eldred Kershner (1891- ) was an American economist, businessman, author, and children's welfare advocate. He was founder and president of the Christian Freedom Foundation and editor of its publication, Christian economics, as well as an active memb.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the Howard E. Kershner Papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Church and social problems
- Conservatism
- Conservative literature--United States
- Genealogy
- International relief
- Society of Friends
- Society of Friends
- World War, 1939-1945--Children
- World War, 1939-1945--Civilian relief
Personal Names
- Buckley, William F., Jr., 1925-2008
- Cless, George H.
- Groseclose, Elgin Earl, 1899-1983
- Hall, Verna M.
- Kaub, Verne Paul
- Peale, Norman Vincent, 1898-1993
- Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945
- Rumely, Edward A. (Edward Aloysius), 1882-1964
- Watts, Vervon Orval, 1898-
Corporate Names
- American Friends Service Committee
- Christian Freedom Foundation
- International Commission for Child Refugees
- Save the Children (U.S.)
- Temporary Council on Food for Europe's Children
- UNICEF
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographic prints
- Sound recordings
Finding aid prepared by University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team
2010
