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Dorothy Lawson McCall papers, 1963-1970
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- McCall, Dorothy Lawson, 1888-1982
- Title
- Dorothy Lawson McCall papers
- Dates
- 1963-1970 (inclusive)19631970
- Quantity
- 0.12 cubic feet, (2 folders in shared box)
- Collection Number
- Mss 1393
- Summary
- The papers of Oregon author Dorothy Lawson McCall (1888-1982) include typescript drafts for the books "Khaki Pants and a Tall Silk Hat" and "Prineville" and newspaper clippings about her bid for governor of Oregon.
- Repository
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Oregon Historical Society Research Library
1200 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR
97205
Telephone: 503-306-5240
Fax: 503-219-2040
libreference@ohs.org - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Dorothy Lawson McCall (1888-1982) was an Oregon author. Daughter of financier Thomas Lawson, she married Henry "Hal" McCall in 1911. The couple ran "Westernwold," a ranch on the Crooked River near Prineville, Oregon, and had five children, including Oregon Governor Tom Lawson McCall. McCall's books include "Ranch Under the Rimrock" (published 1968), a memoir of her early life on the Crooked River, and "The Copper King's Daughter" (published 1972).
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection includes typescript drafts for the books "Khaki Pants and a Tall Silk Hat" and "Prineville"; newspaper clippings about Dorothy Lawson McCall's bid for governor of Oregon; photocopy of the McCall family newsletter; and miscellaneous papers.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
Dorothy Lawson McCall papers, Mss 1393, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
Restrictions on Use
The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Authors, American--Oregon
- Women authors--Oregon
Personal Names
- McCall, Dorothy Lawson, 1888-1982
Family Names
- McCall family
Geographical Names
- Oregon--Politics and government--20th century
Form or Genre Terms
- clippings (information artifacts)
- manuscripts for publication
- newsletters
