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Dorothy Sterling (The Luce Empire) papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ax 532

Abstract

Dorothy Sterling (1913-2008) is a writer, particularly of fiction and non-fiction books for children and young adults. The collection consists of a typed manuscript for "The Luce Empire", as well as supporting research materials for the book dating from 1923-1950.

Dates

  • 1923-1950

Creator

Language of Materials

Collection materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

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

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

Dorothy Sterling (1913-2008) is a writer, particularly of fiction and non-fiction books for children and young adults. "The Luce Empire" is Sterling's unpublished history of Time, Inc. and founder Henry Robinson Luce.

Extent

3 linear feet (2 boxes)

Arrangement

Box 1: "Luce Empire" manuscript, Research files (A-P), Box 2: Research files (P-Z); Research files are arranged alphabetically by subject.

Other Finding Aids

Finding aid available in Special Collections & University Archives.

Related Materials

Related collections: Dorothy Sterling papers, (Ax 852).

Processing Information note

Collection is processed.

Title
Guide to the Dorothy Sterling (The Luce Empire) 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

Contact:
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR 97403-1299 USA