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Reginald A'Court Simmonds papers , 1922-1966
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Oregon Churchman Co; Simmonds, Reginald A'Court, 1884-1962
- Title
- Reginald A'Court Simmonds papers
- Dates
- 1922-1966 (inclusive)18951966
1922-1966 (bulk)19221966 - Quantity
- 1.5 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 record storage box
- Collection Number
- Ax 478
- Summary
- Reginald A'Court Simmonds (1884-1962) served as rector of St. Mark's church, Protestant Episcopal, in Portland, Oregon, 1924-1951. The collection contains sermons, sermon notes, correspondence, service programs, publications, a diary of a trip to England, and personal mementos and photographs.
- 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
Reginald A'Court Simmonds (1884-1962) was born in London, and educated at Trinity College, Toronto. He was rector of St. Mark's church, Protestant Episcopal, in Portland, Oregon, 1924-1951.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection contains sermons, sermon notes, correspondence, service programs, publications, a diary of a trip to England, and personal mementos and photographs.
There are about 390 sermons. Many are undated and in semi-outline form. There are also files of sermon notes and clippings.
Programs of service include services at St. Marks in Portland, Westminster Abbey in London, and Trinity Episcopal Church in Portland.
Correspondence is from 1922-1926.
Publications include The Oregon Churchman (1953-1954).
Other materials include a program and photographs of the commissioning of the H.M.S Tracker, a diary of a trip to Southern England and Continent (1956), and biographical information and mementos including clippings, certificates, and photographs.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Clergy
- Sermons, American--Oregon--Portland
Corporate Names
- Episcopal Church. Diocese of Oregon
Geographical Names
- Europe--Description and travel
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Diaries
- Photographs
- Sermons
