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Florence Dunbar Robertson collection on Edith Ballinger Price, 1920-1997

Overview of the Collection

Com
Robertson, Florence Dunbar
Title
Florence Dunbar Robertson collection on Edith Ballinger Price
Dates
1920-1997 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.5 linear feet, (1 container)  :  1 Record Storage Box
Collection Number
Coll 613
Summary
Florence Dunbar Robertson was a friend and correspondent of noted author and illustrator of children's books of Edith Ballinger Price. The Florence Dunbar Robertson collection on Edith Ballinger Price contains correspondence, original artwork, and books by Edith Ballinger Price.
Repository
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

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.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Edith Ballinger Price (1897-1997) was a noted author and illustrator of children's books. She was a frequent contributor to St. Nicholas and a founder of the Girl Scouts' Brownie program. Florence Dunbar Robertson was a friend and correspondent of Price from 1933 until her death in 1997.

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Content Description

The Florence Dunbar Robertson collection on Edith Ballinger Price contains Robertson and Price's correspondence sent between 1933 and 1997, some original artwork by Price, hardback copies of Price's books, and a copy of Price's memorial program. Most of the original artwork in this collection consists of handmade Christmas cards sent to Robertson from Price.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Property rights reside with Special Collections and University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries. Copyright resides with the creators of the documents or their heirs. All requests for permission to publish collection materials must be submitted to Special Collections and University Archives. The reader must also obtain permission of the copyright holder

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Florence Dunbar Robertson collection on Edith Ballinger Price, Coll 613, Special Collections and University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries, Eugene, Oregon.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

This collection is in its original order.

Acquisition Information

Gift of Holly Robertson Taylor, 2019.

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Subject Terms

  • Authors, American--20th century
  • Children's literature, American--Authorship
  • Children's literature, American--Illustrations
  • Women illustrators--20th century

Personal Names

  • Price, Edith Ballinger, 1897-1997
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