George Washington Ogden papers , 1909-1940

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Custer, Elizabeth Bacon, 1842-1933; Ogden, George W. (George Washington), 1871-1966
Title
George Washington Ogden papers
Dates
1909-1940 (inclusive)
Quantity
2 linear feet, (2 containers)  :  1 record storage box, 1 manuscript box
Collection Number
Ax 484
Summary
George Washington Ogden (1871-1966) was a journalist and editor for newspapers, and later became an author of western stories and novels. The collection contains manuscripts, literary contracts and agreements, mementos and photographs, an accounting journal, and correspondence with agents, editors, and also seven letters (1922) from Elizabeth B. Custer (Mrs. George A. Custer), 1909-1940.
Repository
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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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

George Washington Ogden (1871-1966) was born in Kansas and educated in Kansas public schools. He worked first as a journalist, as editor for the Kansas City Star, the Chicago Tribune, and the Munsey publications. He later became an author of western stories and novels.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection contains manuscripts, correspondence with agents and editors, literary contracts and agreements, mementos and photographs, and an accounting journal. The correspondence includes seven letters (1922) from Elizabeth B. Custer (Mrs. George A. Custer).

The initial donation of 1969 contains manuscripts, correspondence, literary contracts and agreements, mementos, photographs and other miscellaneous material.

There is manuscript material for eight short stories, organized alphabetically by title, and three books. Manuscript material also includes unpublished (and published clippings of) poetry and story fragments.

Correspondence (1909-1940) is organized alphabetically by senders name, and is mostly with agents and editors. The seven letters (1922) from Elizabeth B. Custer (Mrs. George A. Custer) are included here.

Miscellaneous material includes literary contracts and agreements, book reviews, tearsheets of published stories, mementoes, photographs, and an autographed copy (by Elizabeth B. Custer) of Custer and the Battle of the Little Big Horn.

The 1974 addendum contains correspondence, a journal, and manuscript material.

Correspondence (1920-1931) is arranged alphabetically by sender.

The journal consists of an accounting of receipts, listed chronologically and by title.

Manuscript material includes lists of Ogden's books, a manuscript fragment, and an article by Ogden.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Authors, American--20th century
  • Editors--United States--Correspondence
  • Literary agents--United States--Correspondence
  • Western stories--Authorship

Personal Names

  • Custer, Elizabeth Bacon, 1842-1933
  • Custer, George A. (George Armstrong), 1839-1876
  • Ogden, George W. (George Washington), 1871-1966

Form or Genre Terms

  • Contracts
  • Correspondence
  • Manuscripts for publication
  • Photographs
  • Poetry
  • Short stories
  • Western stories