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Ruth Gipson Plowhead papers , 1931-1969
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Plowhead, Ruth Gipson, 1877-1967
- Title
- Ruth Gipson Plowhead papers
- Dates
- 1931-1969 (inclusive)19311969
- Quantity
- 2 linear feet, (3 containers)
- Collection Number
- Ax 713
- Summary
- Ruth Gipson Plowhead (1877-1970) is known for authoring books for children and young people. The collection consists of manuscripts, books and short stories, minor correspondence, and original illustrations by Agnes Randall Moore
- 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 encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Ruth Gipson Plowhead (1877-1970) born in Greeley, Colorado, was a newspaper editor and author of books for juveniles. She was educated at the College of Idaho, now called Albertson College of Idaho.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection includes manuscripts for both published and non-published short stories, plays, books, and articles, as well as tear sheets, radio scripts, correspondence, scrapbooks, and original illustrations by Agnes Randall Moore.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Women authors, American--20th century
- Women illustrators--20th century
- Young adult literature, American--Authorship
- Young adult literature, American--Illustrations
Personal Names
- Moore, Agnes Randall
- Plowhead, Ruth Gipson, 1877-1967
Form or Genre Terms
- Book illustrations
- Correspondence
- Manuscripts for publication
- Scrapbooks
- Tear sheets
