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Bernice Leland papers , 1906-1960
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Leland, Bernice
- Title
- Bernice Leland papers
- Dates
- 1906-1960 (inclusive)19061960
- Quantity
- 1.3 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 clam shell box
- Collection Number
- Ax 150
- Summary
- Bernice Leland was born in 1882, traveled to many countries and later studied learning and reading disorders at the Psychological Clinic in Detroit, Michigan. The collection contains a diary, correspondence, trip reports, and research related notes.
- 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
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Bernice Leland was born in 1882, traveled to many countries and later studied learning and reading disorders at the Psychological Clinic in Detroit, Michigan. She traveled to Tahiti (from September to November of 1909) and New Zealand (November 1909 through March of 1910) with Winifred B. Chase. They collected botanical specimens, especially algae, for Josephine E. Tilden of the Botanical Department, University of Minnesota.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Bernice Leland papers includes a diary of Ms. Leland's trip searching for botanicals in Tahiti and New Zealand, as well as correspondence concerning the trip. Also included are trip reports, news clippings from local newspapers about Ms. Leland's trip, and speeches and research notes and articles written by Ms. Leland on learning and reading disorders.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Travel writing
- Women in botany--Diaries
Geographical Names
- Oceania--Description and travel
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
Finding aid prepared by University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team. Revised by Danica Alexander in November and December 2018.
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