Washington State University Libraries, Manuscripts, Archives and Special Collections
MS 2023.07
Shields, Cornelia, 1961-
Preliminary Guide to the Cornelia Shields Papers
1981-1992
3.17 Linear feet of shelf space
3 Boxes
This collection consists of research materials for the book “Seven for Oregon” by Cornelia Shields.
(MASC STAFF USE) 2-16-28-5
Collection materials are in English
Cornelia Shields is a writer from Dayton, Washington. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature from Washington State University (WSU).
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.
This is an unprocessed collection. Any arrangement reflects either a pre-existing
order from the records’ creator or preliminary sorting performed by staff.
This collection is open and available for research use.
Copyright restrictions may apply.
[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.
Cornelia Shields donated this collection to the Washington State University Libraries in 2023 (MS.2023.07).
The repository expects to receive additions to this collection.
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)
This collection is indexed under the following headings in the online
catalog. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons, or
places should search the catalog using these headings.
Shields, Cornelia, 1961- -- Archives
Whitman, Marcus, 1802-1847
Whitman, Narcissa Prentiss, 1808-1847
Sager family
Overland journeys to the Pacific
Frontier and pioneer life -- Washington (State)
Frontier and pioneer life -- Oregon
Whitman Massacre, 1847
Missionaries
Overland journeys to the Western United States
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.