George Stanley Turnbull papers , 1930-1940

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Turnbull, George S. (George Stanley), 1882-1977
Title
George Stanley Turnbull papers
Dates
1930-1940 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 linear feet, (1 container)  :  1 clamshell box
Collection Number
A 306
Summary
George Stanley Turnbull (1882 - ?) researched the history of Oregon newspapers, journalism, and governors, and published at least four books on those subjects. The collection (1930-1940) contains correspondence, speeches, and his master's thesis.
Repository
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

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.

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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).

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The collection includes Turnbull's University of Washington thesis (1932) titled Influence of Newspapers on the Economic, Social, and Political History of Pioneer Oregon to 1859 as well as correspondence and speeches.

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Subject Terms

  • American newspapers--Oregon Territory--History--Sources
  • American newspapers--Oregon--History
  • Governors--Oregon
  • Journalism teachers--Oregon--Eugene
  • Journalism--Oregon Territory--History--Sources
  • Journalism--Oregon--History
  • Journalism--Study and teaching (Higher)--Oregon--Eugene

Personal Names

  • Turnbull, George S. (George Stanley), 1882-1977
  • Turnbull, George S. (George Stanley), 1882-1977

Corporate Names

  • University of Oregon
  • University of Oregon. School of Journalism

Geographical Names

  • Oregon Territory--History--Sources
  • Oregon Territory--Politics and government--Sources
  • Oregon--Politics and government--1859-1950

Form or Genre Terms

  • Correspondence
  • Masters theses