Jean Chalmers Donaldson papers, 1927-1965
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Donaldson, Jean Chalmers, 1886-
- Title
- Jean Chalmers Donaldson papers
- Dates
- 1927-1965 (inclusive)19271965
- Quantity
- 0.5 cubic feet
- Collection Number
- MG 219
- Summary
- This collection includes correspondence with friends and publishers concerning Donaldson's poems; typescripts of poems, some with penciled corrections; certificates and notices if awards; newspaper clippings; and scores of two musical works for which she wrote the words: "Looking for a Vision in White", and "he apostles speak: Peter".
- Repository
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University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives
Special Collections and Archives
University of Idaho Library
875 Perimeter Drive
MS 2350
Moscow, ID
83844-2350
Telephone: 2088850845
libspec@uidaho.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Jean Chalmers Donaldson was born in 1886 in Minnesota. She was married to Elmer Donaldson. Jean Donaldson was a professor at the University of Idaho, author and a poet well rewarded. Among Jean Donaldson books are "Velvet Foil" and "Cup of Stars".
Content Description
Jean Chalmers Donaldson apers includes correspondence with friends and publishers concerning Donaldson's poems; typescripts of poems, some with penciled corrections; certificates and notices if awards; newspaper clippings; and scores of two musical works for which she wrote the words: Looking for a Vision in White, and The apostles speak: Peter.
Use of the Collection
Preferred Citation
FOR PHOTOS Photographer, "Title," date. Collection name, object ID. University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives, Moscow, ID.
FOR DOCUMENTS Author, Description or "Title" of item, date. Collection name, collection number, box, folder. University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives, Moscow, ID.
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
Materials were donated by Jean C. Donaldson via Roberta Crimmins in December 1989.
Related Materials
Donaldson's books "Velvet Foil", "Bridge against Time", and "Cup of Stars" can be found in the University of Idaho Library. All 3 are located in the Day-NW book collection withing Special Collections and an additional copy of "Cup of Stars" can be located in the main Library collections.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Series 1:
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Description: Correspondence118 items : Correspondence between Donaldson and other universities, organizations, clubs among other between the years of 1927 and 1965Dates: 1927-1965Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: 1: Correspondence from Publishers16 items : Correspondence between Donaldson and different publishersDates: 1929-1957Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: Poems25 items : Poems by Jean Chalmers DonaldsonDates: 1927-1965Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: Awards4 items : Awards given to Jean Chalmers DonaldsonDates: 1946-1962Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: Newspaper articles & Biog materiaL5 items : Newspapers clippings and biography material about Jean Chalmers DonaldsonDates: 1958Container: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: Programs & Music, The Apostles Speak Peter3 items : Music programs of concerts from the Ottawa University, and the play The Apostles Speak: PeterDates: 1955-1956Container: Box 1, Folder 6
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Description: Looking for a Vision in White1 item : Music sheet of the "looking for a Vision in White"Dates: 1927-1965Container: Box 1, Object 7
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Correspondence
- Poetry
- Poets, American
