ORU_Ax484.xml Guide to the George Washington Ogden Papers 1909-1940 Ogden (George Washington) papers Tanya Parlet and Kira B. Homo. Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives 2013
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George Washington Ogden papers Custer, Elizabeth Bacon, 1842-1933 Ogden, George W. (George Washington), 1871-1966 Ax 484 2 linear feet 2 containers 1 record storage box, 1 manuscript box 1909-1940 George Washington Ogden (1871-1966) was a journalist and editor for newspapers, and later became an author of western stories and novels. The collection contains manuscripts, literary contracts and agreements, mementos and photographs, an accounting journal, and correspondence with agents, editors, and also seven letters (1922) from Elizabeth B. Custer (Mrs. George A. Custer), 1909-1940. English . 1 2

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 Custer, George A. (George Armstrong), 1839-1876 Custer, Elizabeth Bacon, 1842-1933 Ogden, George W. (George Washington), 1871-1966 Western stories--Authorship Editors--United States--Correspondence Authors, American--20th century Literary agents--United States--Correspondence Literature Correspondence Western stories Poetry Contracts Photographs Manuscripts for publication Short stories

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George Washington Ogden (1871-1966) was born in Kansas and educated in Kansas public schools. He worked first as a journalist, as editor for the Kansas City Star, the Chicago Tribune, and the Munsey publications. He later became an author of western stories and novels.

The collection contains manuscripts, correspondence with agents and editors, literary contracts and agreements, mementos and photographs, and an accounting journal. The correspondence includes seven letters (1922) from Elizabeth B. Custer (Mrs. George A. Custer).

The initial donation of 1969 contains manuscripts, correspondence, literary contracts and agreements, mementos, photographs and other miscellaneous material.

There is manuscript material for eight short stories, organized alphabetically by title, and three books. Manuscript material also includes unpublished (and published clippings of) poetry and story fragments.

Correspondence (1909-1940) is organized alphabetically by senders name, and is mostly with agents and editors. The seven letters (1922) from Elizabeth B. Custer (Mrs. George A. Custer) are included here.

Miscellaneous material includes literary contracts and agreements, book reviews, tearsheets of published stories, mementoes, photographs, and an autographed copy (by Elizabeth B. Custer) of Custer and the Battle of the Little Big Horn.

The 1974 addendum contains correspondence, a journal, and manuscript material.

Correspondence (1920-1931) is arranged alphabetically by sender.

The journal consists of an accounting of receipts, listed chronologically and by title.

Manuscript material includes lists of Ogden's books, a manuscript fragment, and an article by Ogden.

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