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John L. Casteel diaries

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2804

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

  • 1931-1942

Creator

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

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.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of John L. Casteel, October 1985.

Publication note

Excerpts from John L. Casteel's diaries were published in Oregon Historical Quarterly, Volume 89, No. 3  (Fall 1988), pages 229-301.
Title
Guide to the John L. Casteel diaries
Status
Completed
Date
2012
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library Repository

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