John L. Casteel diaries, 1931-1942

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Casteel, John Laurence, 1903-
Title
John L. Casteel diaries
Dates
1931-1942 (inclusive)
Quantity
.75 cubic feet, (2 document cases)
Collection Number
Mss 2804
Summary
John L. Casteel was born in Randolph, Nebraska. He taught speech at the University of Oregon and the Union Theological Seminary in New York. Collection includes diaries describing Casteel's life in Randolph; his teaching career; his daughter, Margaret, and son, John Alden; and other topics.
Repository
Oregon Historical Society Research Library
1200 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR
97205
Telephone: 503-306-5240
Fax: 503-219-2040
libreference@ohs.org
Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

John L. Casteel was born in Randolph, Nebraska, and educated at Nebraska Wesleyan University and Northwestern University. He married Audeline Boughn in 1929. He taught speech at the University of Oregon, 1931-1942, was ordained to the Congregational ministry in 1942, and taught speech at Union Theological Seminary in New York.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Collection includes diaries, 12 volumes, 1931-1942, describing John L. Casteel's life in Randolph, Nebraska; his car accident, March 27, 1931; his teaching career; his daughter, Margaret, and son, John Alden; and other topics.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

John L. Casteel diaries, Mss 2804, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.

Restrictions on Use

The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Gift of John L. Casteel, October 1985.

Bibliography

Excerpts from John L. Casteel's diaries were published in Oregon Historical Quarterly, Volume 89, No. 3  (Fall 1988), pages 229-301.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • College teachers
  • Congregationalists

Personal Names

  • Casteel, Audeline Boughn
  • Casteel, John Alden
  • Casteel, John Laurence, 1903---Diaries
  • Casteel, Margaret

Corporate Names

  • Union Theological Seminary (New York, N.Y.)--Employees
  • University of Oregon--Employees

Geographical Names

  • Randolph (Neb.)--Social life and customs

Form or Genre Terms

  • diaries