Egbert S. Oliver papers, 1935-1983

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Summary

Creator:
Oliver, Egbert S. (Egbert Samuel), 1902-
Abstract:
Professor of American Literature at Willamette University and Portland State University; served as a Fulbright lecturer to India. Collection includes an unpublished manuscript, Melville, Rebellious Optimist; a holograph manuscript of Elizabeth Shaw and Herman Melville: The Story of Their Family Life; correspondence with publishers, microfilm of recommendations to the Dept. of State for Herman and Gansevoort Melville’s consular and other appointments, letters from colleagues, newsletters of the Melville Society, a sketch of Vernon Parrington, clippings and other miscellaneous items.
Extent:
4.5 Linear Feet
Language:
Material in English
Collection ID:
RL.00972

Background

Scope and content:

Collection includes an unpublished manuscript, "Melville, Rebellious Optimist"; a holograph manuscript of Elizabeth Shaw and Herman Melville: The Story of Their Family Life; correspondence with publishers; a microfilm of recommendations to the Dept. of State for Herman and Gansevoort Melville’s consular and other appointments; letters from colleagues; newsletters of the Melville Society; a sketch of Vernon Parrington; and clippings and other miscellaneous items. Portions of this collection may be unprocessed and may require further processing before research use. Acquired as part of the Jay B. Hubbell Center for American Literary Historiography.

Acquisition information:
The Egbert S. Oliver Papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a gift in 1980.
Processing information:

Processed by Rubenstein Library staff

Encoded by Robert Carlson, April 2009

Accession from 1980 is described in this finding aid.

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[Identification of item], Egbert S. Oliver Papers, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University