Luella Clay Carson papers , 1889-1916
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Carson, Luella Clay, 1856-1938
- Title
- Luella Clay Carson papers
- Dates
- 1889-1916 (inclusive)18891916
- Quantity
- 1.5 linear feet, (1 container ) : 1 record storage box
- Collection Number
- Ax 109
- Summary
- Luella Clay Carson (1856-1938) was a professor at the University of Oregon and, later, university president at Mills College in Oakland, California. The collection consists of correspondence and documents related to both universities.
- 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 Note
Luella Clay Carson (1856-1938) was a professor of rhetoric at the University of Oregon from 1888 to 1909. She was president of Mills College, Oakland, California, 1909-1913.
Content Description
The collection contains correspondence, 1889-1916, mainly from former students and official letters concerning her work at the University of Oregon and Mills College. There are also eight notebooks (class records and syllabi), addresses, programs of various University of Oregon functions, and two folders of miscellaneous material relating to the University of Oregon.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Guide to the Luella Clay Carson papers
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Rhetoric--Study and teaching (Higher)--Oregon--Eugene
- Universities and colleges--Administration.
Corporate Names
- Mills College
- University of Oregon
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
