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Elinor Pillsbury papers, 1917-1974
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Pillsbury, Elinor, 1898-1987
- Title
- Elinor Pillsbury papers
- Dates
- 1917-1974 (inclusive)19171974
- Quantity
- 1.5 cubic feet, (2 document cases, 2 flat boxes and 1 oversize folder)
- Collection Number
- Mss 2722
- Summary
- Papers of Elinor Pillsbury (1898-1987), a poet and journalist in Oregon, include poetry, articles, short stories, correspondence, diaries, and account books. Also included are writings by Eva B. Pillsbury.
- Repository
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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
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Elinor Pillsbury (1898-1987) was a poet and journalist. She served as a club reporter and editor for the Oregon Journal and Portland Reporter newspapers for nearly thirty years. She retired in 1963.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection includes writing by Elinor Pillsbury, including newspaper articles, poetry, and short stories, 1919-1962; correspondence and other materials regarding Sidney Lanier, 1940-1942; correspondence and articles related to a controversy concerning the Portland Women's Forum, 1962; and correspondence regarding community organizations, 1961-1962. Other materials in the collection include diaries, 1943-1973, notebooks, and account books. Also included are writings by Eva B. Pillsbury.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
Elinor Pillsbury papers, Mss 2722, 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
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Poetry--Oregon--20th century
- Poets, American--Oregon--20th century
- Women journalists--Oregon
- Women poets, American--Oregon--20th century
Personal Names
- Pillsbury, Elinor, 1898-1987
Corporate Names
- Oregon Journal (Firm)--Employees
Form or Genre Terms
- account books
- correspondence
- diaries
- poetry
