John L. Casteel diaries

Collection

Identifier: Mss2804

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection includes diaries, 12 volumes, 1931-1942, describing John L. Casteel's life in Randolph, Nebraska; his car accident, March 27, 1931; his teaching career; his daughter, Margaret, and son, John Alden; and other topics.

Dates

Creation: 1931-1942

Creator

Casteel, John Laurence, 1903- (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing 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.

Biographical note

John L. Casteel was born in Randolph, Nebraska, and educated at Nebraska Wesleyan University and Northwestern University. He married Audeline Boughn in 1929. He taught speech at the University of Oregon, 1931-1942, was ordained to the Congregational ministry in 1942, and taught speech at Union Theological Seminary in New York.

Extent

.75 Cubic Feet (2 document cases)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

John L. Casteel was born in Randolph, Nebraska. He taught speech at the University of Oregon and the Union Theological Seminary in New York. Collection includes diaries describing Casteel's life in Randolph; his teaching career; his daughter, Margaret, and son, John Alden; and other topics.