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Fred M. White papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2836

Scope and Contents

Collection includes correspondence, 1916-1919, from Fred M. White to Mary Inman during his time in World War I; radio scripts, 1935-1940, based on Oregon history; World War I souvenirs; scrapbooks, recipe books, account books, etc., 6 volumes; and diplomas and schoolwork of Mary Inman.

Dates

  • 1915-1942

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

Fred M. White (1893-1981) was a journalist, editor, drama critic and writer. He was the son of an Oregon pioneer family and joined the staff of the Oregonian newspaper in 1917, retiring in 1959.

Extent

2.39 Cubic Feet (2 record cartons and 1 flat box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Fred M. White (1893-1981) was a journalist, editor, drama critic and writer. He joined the staff of the Oregonian newspaper in 1917, retiring in 1959. Collection includes correspondence from White to Mary Inman during his time in World War I; radio scripts, 1935-1940, based on Oregon history; World War I souvenirs; scrapbooks, recipe books, account books, etc.; and diplomas and schoolwork of Mary Inman.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Mary Delay, September 1989.

Title
Guide to the Fred M. White papers
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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