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Vance Hoyt papers , 1913-1965
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Hoyt, Vance J., 1889-1967; Garland, Hamlin, 1860-1940; Tully, Jim; White, John Roberts, 1879-1961; Reagan, Ronald; Hughes, Rupert, 1872-1956
- Title
- Vance Hoyt papers
- Dates
- 1913-1965 (inclusive)19131965
- Quantity
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6 linear feet, (10 containers)
- Collection Number
- Ax 312
- Summary
- Vance J. Hoyt (1889-1967) was a physician, naturalist, and a writer. The collection (1913-1965) contains manuscripts of radio, and motion picture scripts, and articles, correspondence, copies of published works, scrapbooks, and photographs.
- 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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Paper finding aid with additional information is available in Special Collections & University Archives.
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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
Vance J. Hoyt (1889-1967) was born in Arkansas City, Kansas and educated at the College of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons, and at Pacific Medical College. He was a practicing physician from 1916-1932.
Hoyt was also an amateur naturalist. He wrote nature columns for multiple Los Angeles area newspapers. He also wrote novels. He authored and was the technical director of the motion picture, Sequoia (1935), and wrote free-lance articles for a variety of magazines.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection (1913-1965) contains manuscripts of radio, and motion picture scripts, and articles, correspondence, copies of published works, scrapbooks, and photographs.
The correspondence is organized alphabetically by name or title. Correspondents include Hamlin Garland, Rupert Hughes, Ronald Reagan, Jim Tully, and John R. White.
Manuscripts include book-length, short pieces, radio scripts, and motion picture scripts and synopses. Some titles contain research material, correspondence, and photographs. Radio scripts were written for the Chaparral Club programs on nature and conservation subjects. The motion picture writings include The Courage of Lassie.
Published works consist of books and magazine articles organized by title, and include date and publishing information.
Scrapbooks contain reviews, articles, photographs, mementos about Hoyt's published works, including the books Bar-Rac and Silver Boy, and the book and subsequent film, Sequoia.
The photograph series contains prints and albums. Subjects include aeronautics, western scenes and characters, the Mexican Revolution of 1910, and portraits of boxers particularly Bob Fitzsimmons, Buckskin Joe (Edward Jonathan Hoyt), Battling Nelson, and the Fitzsimmons-Long fight in Australia.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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| Guide to the Vance Hoyt Papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Aeronautics--Photographs
- American literature--20th century
- Authors, American--20th century
- Boxers (Sports)--Photographs
- Motion picture authorship
- Nature stories, American--Authorship
- Radio writers--United States
- Screenwriters--United States
Personal Names
- Hoyt, Vance J., 1889-1967
- Hoyt, Vance J., 1889-1967
- Reagan, Ronald
- Tully, Jim
- White, John Roberts, 1879-1961
Geographical Names
- Mexico--History--Revolution, 1910-1920--Photographs
- West (U.S.)--Photographs
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Manuscripts for publication
- Motion picture plays
- Photographs
- Radio scripts
- Screenplays
