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Ernest LaMarr King manuscripts , 1948-1953
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- King, Ernest La Marr, 1875-1954
- Title
- Ernest LaMarr King manuscripts
- Dates
- 1948-1953 (inclusive)19481953
- Quantity
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3 linear feet, (2 containers)
- Collection Number
- F385 K581
- Summary
- Ernest LaMarr King (1875-1954) was a superintendent for the Southern Pacific Railroad who also wrote articles and stories about the railroad. The collection consists of typed and hand written manuscripts of some of King's stories and articles.
- 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
Ernest LaMarr King (1875-1954) was a superintendent for the Southern Pacific Railroad who also wrote articles and stories about the railroad. In addition to his numerous short works, King was also the author of the railroading book Main Line. King began his railroad career as a messenger-telegrapher in Wadsworth, Nevada. At the time of his retirement, he was the vice-president in charge of operations at Southern Pacific's office in Portland, Oregon.
[Source: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=King&GSiman=1&GScty=99048&GSob=n&GRid=15390025&]
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists of typed and hand written manuscripts of some of King's stories and articles. The pieces about the railroad include discussions of the railroading business, profiles of prominent engineers, and narratives describing harrowing railroad journeys.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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| Guide to the Ernest LaMarr King Manuscripts |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- American literature--Authorship
- Authors, American--20th century--Manuscripts
- Authors, American--Oregon--Manuscripts
- Railroad companies--Oregon
- Railroad engineers--Biography
- Railroad travel--History
- Railroads
- Railroads--History
Corporate Names
- Southern Pacific Railroad Company
Form or Genre Terms
- Articles
- Manuscripts for publication
