Scope and Contents
Mainly consists of Large's correspondence, correspondence by others about Large and his theories, manuscripts by Large and others, and printed articles by and about Large. Also includes map, \"Western Emigrant Trails, 1830-1870,\" which includes annotations marking the Scott family's travel dates on their journey from Independence, Missouri to Oregon.
Dates
- 1916-1985
Creator
- Large, Thomas (Person)
Conditions Governing Access note
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.
Conditions Governing Use note
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.
Biographical/Historical note
Science teacher and a founder of the Northwest Scientific Association and its journal, Northwest science.
Extent
3.5 linear feet (5 containers) : 4 boxes, 1 tube
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Mainly consists of Large's correspondence, correspondence by others about Large and his theories, manuscripts by Large and others, and printed articles by and about Large. Also includes map, "Western Emigrant Trails, 1830-1870," which includes annotations marking the Scott family's travel dates on their journey from Independence, Missouri to Oregon.
Processing Information note
Collection is processed.
- Barss, H. P. (Howard Phillips), 1885-
- Blister rust Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Bretz, J. Harlen, 1882-1981
- Chambers, Charles O.
- Geological surveys Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Geology -- Research Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Glacial lakes -- Washington (State) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Hobbs, William Herbert, 1864-1952
- MacDonald, John K.
- Northwest Scientific Association
- Science teachers -- Northwest, Pacific Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Guide to the Thomas Large papers
- Status
- Preliminary Description
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team
- Date
- 2010
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
Repository Details
Part of the University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives Repository
