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FAC. University of Oregon Faculty Papers

 Record Group
Identifier: FAC
The personal papers of former University of Oregon faculty members.

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Lewis R. Alderman papers

 Collection — Box 1 : [Barcode: 35025042293163]
Identifier: Ax 473
Abstract Lewis R. Alderman (1872-1965) became a prominent and influential educator, first as a principal and school superintendent in McMinnville, then as superintendent in Yamhill County and Eugene, a University of Oregon faculty member, Superintendent of Schools for Oregon, Director of Education of enlisted men in the Navy, and Chief of the Service Division in the USO Office of Education. The collection contains, scrapbooks, speeches, radio talks on education, correspondence and documents on adult...
Dates: 1928-1943
Found in: University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives / Lewis R. Alderman papers

Eric William Allen papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Ax 182
Abstract

Eric W. Allen (1879-1944 ) was the first Dean of the School of Journalism, University of Oregon, and held that post from 1916 to his death in 1944. The collection (1917-1934) contains personal and professional correspondence, and a few manuscripts.

Dates: 1917-1934
Found in: University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives / Eric William Allen papers

Howe family papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ax 051
Abstract

The Howe family comprises Henry Clay Howe (1832-1889) and his wife Letitia, their son Herbert C. Howe (1872-1940) and daughter Lillian Howe. The collection contains diaries, correspondence, photographs, and genealogical papers of the Howe family, manuscripts by Herbert C. Howe, and a ledger of the Oswego Canal Company of NY.

Dates: 1859-1939
Found in: University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives / Howe family papers

Ken Metzler papers

 Collection
Identifier: UA 007
Abstract

Ken Metzler was a Professor of Journalism at the University of Oregon and published a book about UO acting President Charles E. Johnson, titled Confrontation: The Destruction of a College President in 1973. The collection contains Metzler’s working and research files for that book including correspondence by and about Charles E. Johnson, clippings, publications, notes, and manuscripts.

Dates: 1934-1973; Majority of material found within 1968-1971
Found in: University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives / Ken Metzler papers

James Hugh Pruett papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ax 091
Abstract J. Hugh Pruett (1865-1955) was an educator and an amateur astronomer who passionately tracked Northwest meteors, built and operated the Evergreen Observatory in his home in Eugene, taught astronomy classes through the University of Oregon Extension for thirty years, served as Pacific Coast director for the American Meteor Society, and wrote articles for astronomy journals. The collection contains correspondence, articles and manuscripts of articles, an Evergreen Observatory visitor...
Dates: 1887-1954
Found in: University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives / James Hugh Pruett papers

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