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Lawrence Perry papers , 1907-1961
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Perry, Lawrence, 1875-1954; North American Newspaper Alliance
- Title
- Lawrence Perry papers
- Dates
- 1907-1961 (inclusive)19071961
- Quantity
- 1.25 linear feet, (3 containers) : 2 manuscript boxes, 1 volume
- Collection Number
- Ax 388
- Summary
- Lawrence Perry (1874-1954) was a sports reporter and drama critic for several newspapers, and for the North American Newspaper Alliance, and he also became an author of novels, plays, articles, short stories, and poems. The collection (1907-1961) contains manuscripts of novels, plays, short stories, and poems, correspondence, a scrapbook with letters, clippings and mementos, and a diary.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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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.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Lawrence Perry (1874-1954) was born in Newark, New Jersey, and attended Princeton University. He was a sports reporter and drama critic for several newspapers and for the North American Newspaper Alliance. He also became an author, producing novels, plays, articles, short stories, and poems.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection contains manuscripts of novels, plays, short stories, and poems, correspondence, a scrapbook with letters, clippings and mementos, and a diary, 1918-1925.
The collection is organized by accession.
The initial donation contains correspondence, manuscripts, a contract, diary, scrapbook, and memorabilia.
Correspondence (1907-1961) is separated by subject. The first section, general correspondence is organized alphabetically by sender. Family letters mostly consist of letters from Perry to his son, Glen Perry. There is a section containing eleven letters from the New York Department of Finance and Taxation. And finally, correspondence concerning Lawrence Perry includes letters from publishing companies and from the North American Newspaper Alliance.
Manuscripts of novels, plays, stories, and poems may include original drafts, revisions, and synopses.
There is also a contract, a diary, memorabilia, and a scrapbook included in this initial donation.
The later accession contains correspondence and manuscripts.
Correspondence is arranged alphabetically by name.
Manuscripts include stories and plays, and may include original versions and revisions.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- American fiction--20th century--Authorship
- American literature--Authorship
- Authors and publishers--Correspondence
- Authors, American--20th century
- Journalists--United States
- Playwriting
- Poetry--Authorship
Personal Names
- Perry, Glen C. H.
- Perry, Lawrence, 1875-1954
- Perry, Lawrence, 1875-1954
- Perry, Lawrence, 1875-1954
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Diaries
- Manuscripts for publication
- Plays
- Poetry
- Scrapbooks
- Short stories
