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Frederick H. Saylor papers , 1906-1952
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Saylor, Frederick H.
- Title
- Frederick H. Saylor papers
- Dates
- 1906-1952 (inclusive)19061952
- Quantity
- 1 linear feet, (4 containers) : 4 volumes
- Collection Number
- CA Sa99
- Summary
- Frederick H. Saylor was a collector of Native American legends and a writer of articles for pioneer publications. The collection contains a manuscript, scrapbooks, correspondence, ephemera and mementos mostly regarding myths, legends, and traditions of native peoples of the Pacific Northwest and California.
- 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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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
Frederick H. Saylor was a collector of Native American legends and a writer of articles for pioneer publications. He wrote and collected stories and ephemera regarding myths, legends, and traditions of native peoples of the Pacific Northwest and California.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection contains a manuscript, scrapbooks, correspondence, ephemera and mementos.
The first three volumes of this collection of scrapbooks contain a manuscript of 393 pages, typed, regarding legends of the Pacific Coast Indians since 1857. Chapters contain stories that describe places, people, beliefs, death, medicine, myths, animals, rituals, fears, and the environment. There is also a few pieces of loose correspondence, notes, clippings, and tearsheets interspersed throughout the first three volumes.
The fourth scrapbook contains personal ephemera and mementos of Saylor's, and also ephemera relating to Native American peoples and legends of the Pacific Northwest and California. Material includes photographs (some with captions) and many are of Native Americans, certificates, event tickets, flyers, newspaper clippings, maps, song lyrics, medals and buttons, and other mementos.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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| Guide to the Frederick H. Saylor Papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Indians of North America--California--Pacific Coast--Folklore
- Indians of North America--Northwest Coast of North America--Folklore
- Indians of North America--Northwest, Pacific--Folklore
- Indians of North America--Photographs
Personal Names
- Saylor, Frederick H.
- Saylor, Frederick H.
Form or Genre Terms
- Clippings
- Correspondence
- Manuscripts for publication
- Maps
- Scrapbooks
