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William Gilbert Beattie papers , 1872-1939
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Beattie, William Gilbert
- Title
- William Gilbert Beattie papers
- Dates
- 1872-1939 (inclusive)18721939
- Quantity
- 1 linear feet, (2 containers)
- Collection Number
- Ax 117
- Summary
- William Gilbert Beattie was a teacher and district superintendent of schools in Alaska, 1905-1919. He was associated with the Metlakhtla Colony from 1910, and was well acquainted with Edward Marsden. The collection contains correspondence, newspapers, pamphlets, photographs and other materials relating to Beattie's career in Alaska.
- 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.
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
William Gilbert Beattie was a teacher and district superintendent of schools in Alaska, 1905-1919. He was associated with the Metlakhtla Colony from 1910, and was well acquainted with Edward Marsden.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection contains letters collected by Beattie as source material for his book, Marsden of Alaska (NY, 1955). Other correspondence and documents relate to Metlakahtla Colony affairs, 1909-1939. Correspondents include Edward Marsden, Samuel Marsden, William Duncan, Sheldon Jackson, William T. Lopp, and Charles D. Jones. Also included in the collection are various newspapers and pamphlets on Alaska; materials on Edward Marsden; photographs of Alaska and Marsden; and materials on the University of Oregon Summer school in Alaska, 1929-1931.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- School superintendents--Alaska
- Summer schools--Alaska
- Teachers--Alaska
Personal Names
- Duncan, William, 1832-1918
- Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909
- Jones, Charles D., 1875-1963
- Lopp, William Thomas, 1864-1939
- Marsden, Edward, 1869-1932
- Marsden, Samuel, 1765-1838
Geographical Names
- Alaska--Photographs
- Metlakatla (Alaska)
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
