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Jean Chalmers Donaldson papers, 1927-1965

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Donaldson, Jean Chalmers, 1886-
Title
Jean Chalmers Donaldson papers
Dates
1927-1965 (inclusive)
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
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

Collection is open for research.

Languages
English
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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".

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Series 1:

    • Description: Correspondence
      118 items : Correspondence between Donaldson and other universities, organizations, clubs among other between the years of 1927 and 1965
      Dates: 1927-1965
      Container: Box 1, Folder 1
    • Description: 1: Correspondence from Publishers
      16 items : Correspondence between Donaldson and different publishers
      Dates: 1929-1957
      Container: Box 1, Folder 2
    • Description: Poems
      25 items : Poems by Jean Chalmers Donaldson
      Dates: 1927-1965
      Container: Box 1, Folder 3
    • Description: Awards
      4 items : Awards given to Jean Chalmers Donaldson
      Dates: 1946-1962
      Container: Box 1, Folder 4
    • Description: Newspaper articles & Biog materiaL
      5 items : Newspapers clippings and biography material about Jean Chalmers Donaldson
      Dates: 1958
      Container: Box 1, Folder 5
    • Description: Programs & Music, The Apostles Speak Peter
      3 items : Music programs of concerts from the Ottawa University, and the play The Apostles Speak: Peter
      Dates: 1955-1956
      Container: Box 1, Folder 6
    • Description: Looking for a Vision in White
      1 item : Music sheet of the "looking for a Vision in White"
      Dates: 1927-1965
      Container: Box 1, Object 7

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Subject Terms

  • Correspondence
  • Poetry
  • Poets, American
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