Quincy Scott papers, 1907-1948

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Scott, Quincy,1882-1965.
Title
Quincy Scott papers
Dates
1907-1948 (inclusive)
Quantity
8 cubic feet (3 boxes and 24 oversize folders)
Collection Number
Mss 5322
Summary
Collection includes: Manuscript and typescript diaries, 1907, of Quincy and Ella Scott's honeymoon; Correspondence, 1907; Manuscript of the book "Horseback Honeymoon"; Pen and ink sketches, 1930-1938, of editorial cartoons for the Oregonian and posters for the Pacific International Livestock Exposition; Newspaper clippings, 1917-1948, of Scott's editorial cartoons. Quincy Scott was the editorial cartoonist for The Oregonian for 18 years, 1931-1949.
Repository
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

The collection is open to the public.

Additional Reference Guides

Unpublished inventory available in the Oregon Historical Society Research Library.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Quincy Scott was the editorial cartoonist for The Oregonian for 18 years, 1931-1949.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Collection includes: Manuscript and typescript diaries, 1907, of Quincy and Ella Scott's honeymoon; Correspondence, 1907; Manuscript of the book "Horseback Honeymoon"; Pen and ink sketches, 1930-1938, of editorial cartoons for the Oregonian and posters for the Pacific International Livestock Exposition; Newspaper clippings, 1917-1948, of Scott's editorial cartoons.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

The Oregon Historical Society is the owner of the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. Written permission must be obtained from the Research Library prior to any use of reproductions. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all the materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use of reproductions may require seeking additional authorization from the copyright holders.

Preferred Citation

Quincy Scott Papers, Mss 5322, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Gift of Dorothy Scott Ballard, December 1987.

Bibliography

Ballard, Dorothy. Horseback honeymoon : the vanishing Old West of 1907 through the eyes of two young artists in love. New York : Two Continents Pub. Group, c1975.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Artists -- Oregon.
  • Caricatures and cartoons.
  • Cartoonists -- Oregon.
  • Overland journeys to the Pacific.
  • Pony trekking -- West (U.S.)

Corporate Names

  • Oregonian (Firm) -- Employees.
  • Pacific International Livestock Exposition -- Pictorial works.

Family Names

  • Scott, Ella, -- 1882-1971.
  • Scott, Quincy, -- 1882-1965 -- Archives.

Geographical Names

  • West (U.S.) -- Description and travel.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Clippings (information artifacts) -- aat
  • Diaries. -- aat
  • Drawings (visual works) -- aat
  • Letters (correspondence) -- aat
  • Manuscripts for publication. -- aat