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Preliminary Guide to the Cornelia Shields Papers, 1981-1992
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Shields, Cornelia, 1961-
- Title
- Preliminary Guide to the Cornelia Shields Papers
- Dates
- 1981-1992 (inclusive)19811992
- Quantity
- 3.17 Linear feet of shelf space, (3 Boxes)
- Collection Number
- MS 2023.07 (collection)
- Summary
- This collection consists of research materials for the book “Seven for Oregon” by Cornelia Shields.
- Repository
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Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu - Access Restrictions
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This collection is open and available for research use.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Cornelia Shields is a writer from Dayton, Washington. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature from Washington State University (WSU).
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection consists of research materials for the book “Seven for Oregon” by Cornelia Shields. It includes interviews and notes, newspaper clippings, articles and other documents used by Shields in writing her book, which is a fictionalized account of the seven orphaned Sager children’s experiences on the Oregon Trail and living with Marcus and Narcissa Whitman from 1844 to 1847.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions may apply.
Preferred Citation
[Item description]
Preliminary Guide to the Cornelia Shields Papers, 1981-1992 (MS 2023.07)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
This is an unprocessed collection. Any arrangement reflects either a pre-existing order from the records’ creator or preliminary sorting performed by staff.
Location of Collection
(MASC STAFF USE) 2-16-28-5Acquisition Information
Cornelia Shields donated this collection to the Washington State University Libraries in 2023 (MS.2023.07).
Future Additions
The repository expects to receive additions to this collection.
Related Materials
Catherine Sager Autobiography Typescripts, circa 1860-1900 (Cage 4088)
Elizabeth Sager Letter to Frederick Sager, 1855 January 15 (Cage 4106)
Marcus and Narcissa Whitman Papers, 1823-1961 (Cage 142)
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description |
|---|---|
| Box | |
| 1 | The Sagers’ West. Includes Character notes on everyone in Seven for Oregon; Day Charts on Events; Personal materials (diary entries, etc.); Junior High School Reports; School Papers. |
| 1 | Western Tales and Heroes. Includes Wagon Journey Accounts; Life at Whitman Mission Accounts; Photocopy Orders. |
| 1 | The Whitman Massacre of 1847. Includes Whitman Massacre Survivor Accounts; James Young’s Bones Article. |
| 1 | Seven for Oregon. Includes Rough Drafts and Creative Writing. |
| 1 | Seven Alone Movie Notes |
| 1 | Seven Alone story events and other notes for books and articles |
| 2 | Born to Wander: Letters Written |
| 2 | Clippings and Memorabilia; Articles and Stories; Honore Willsie Morrow; Pacific Northwest History Notes; Whitman Mission National Historic Site; Book to help Mark Adams with illustrations; Writing Class Notes; Extra copies of papers etc. |
| 2 | Sager Advertising Addresses |
| 2 | Wagon Train Orphans. Includes Sager Advertising Addresses; Mail order list; submission records. |
| 2 | Research notes. |
| 3 | Extra photocopies of pictures, pamphlets- Whitman Mission, other sites. |
| 3 | Union-Bulletin Whitman Sesquicentennial supplement and other Sesquicentennial materials. |
| 3 | 1987 Oregon Trail calendar. |
| 3 | Old 7 4 ORE license plates, also temporary cardboard plate. |
| 3 | Interviews and notes, written and taped, also lists of things to do. Subjects: Native Americans for Second Edition, James Young burial site. |
| 3 | Waiilatpu Press, Winter 1988 |
| 3 | Northwest Discovery photocopy. Catherine’s account of journey and Majors’s notes taken on 1981 Shields Oregon Trail trip. |
| 3 | Ross Woodbridge pamphlet on Whitman portraits. |
| 3 | Sager pictures and negatives, map and other book illustrations and related correspondence, including Union-Bulletin ad artwork, first and second edition bluelines. |
| 3 | Rendezvous information- book and craft fairs, etc. |
| 3 | Northwest newspaper clippings, mainly Whitman period. |
| 3 | Memorial observance handouts. |
| 3 | Receipts for photocopies, other expenses. |
| 3 | Northwest and Whitman College Archives, two newsletters listing contributors. |
| 3 | Booklists, other state centennial items. |
| 3 | Seven Alone movie stills, local and national posters. |
| 3 | Genealogical charts, etc., from WSU oral history class. |
| 3 | Original Reader’s Digest-type article, “The Hard Journey,” and photocopies of favorite Reader’s Digest articles. |
| 3 | Flyers and Business cards. |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Frontier and pioneer life -- Oregon
- Frontier and pioneer life -- Washington (State)
- Overland journeys to the Pacific
- Whitman Massacre, 1847
Personal Names
- Shields, Cornelia, 1961- -- Archives
- Whitman, Marcus, 1802-1847
- Whitman, Narcissa Prentiss, 1808-1847
Family Names
- Sager family
Finding aid prepared by Gayle O’Hara
2022
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
