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Jacquin "Jack" L. Lait papers , 1917-1938
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Lait, Jack, 1882-1954
- Title
- Jacquin "Jack" L. Lait papers
- Dates
- 1917-1938 (inclusive)19171938
- Quantity
- 5 linear feet, (4 container) : 1 record storage box, 2 oversize boxes, 1 portfolio
- Collection Number
- Ax 346
- Summary
- Jacquin "Jack" Lait was a newspaper reporter and theater critic for the Chicago Herald, and also a writer of short stories, plays, and novels. The collection contains literary manuscripts, illustrations, correspondence, and memorabilia.
- 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
Jacquin "Jack" Lait was born in New York City and went to school in Chicago. He became a newspaper reporter and theater critic for the Chicago Herald. He was also a writer of short stories, plays, and novels. He is best known for his "Confidential" series, manuscripts of which have not survived.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection contains literary manuscripts, illustrations, correspondence, and memorabilia.
Literary manuscripts are separated by type of writing: novels, short stories, plays, scenarios, and essays. There are manuscripts of of four novels, forty-four short stories, twelve plays, and five scripts or scenarios.
Correspondence is mostly incoming, from 1927-1936.
Also available in the collection are print illustrations of European landscapes and towns and folio of more than 30 oversize original illustrations depicting women's fashion and romantic scenes circa 1925.
Scrapbooks contain newspaper pieces and clippings of his writings, and other mementos.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the Jacquin "Jake" L. Lait Papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- American drama--20th century
- American literature--20th century
- Authors, American--20th century
- Dramatists, American--20th century
- Journalists--United States
- Playwriting
- Reporters and reporting--United States--History--20th century
- Short stories, American--Authorship
Personal Names
- Lait, Jack, 1882-1954
Geographical Names
- Europe--In art
Form or Genre Terms
- Clippings
- Correspondence
- Essays
- Manuscripts for publication
- Novels
- Plays
- Prints
- Scrapbooks
- Scripts (documents)
- Short stories
Tanya Parlet and Kira B. Homo; updated by processing staff.
2013; updated 2016
