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Elmer Edwin Young papers

 Collection
Identifier: WUA076

Scope and Contents

The Elmer Edwin Young papers contain newspaper clippings on Young, proofs for his work Hearing, Seeing, Feeling, Wondering, and Exhibition materials. Exhibition materials include placards, fountain design, and rug design.

Dates

  • 1978-1979

Creator

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for researchers.

Conditions Governing Use

Library acts as “fair use” reproduction agent.

For further information, see the section on copyright in the Regulations and Procedures of the Willamette University Archives and Special Collections.

Copyright Information: Before material from collections at Willamette University Archives and Special Collections may be quoted in print, or otherwise reproduced, in whole or in part, in any publication, permission must be obtained from (1) the owner of the physical property, and (2) the holder of the copyright. It is the particular responsibility of the researcher to obtain both sets of permission. Persons wishing to quote from materials in any collections held by University Archives and Special Collections should consult the University Archivist. Reproduction of any item must contain a complete citation to the original.

Biographic Note

Water color artist Elmer Edwin Young studied medicine for one year at Willamette University before leaving Salem to pursue a career in art. For a time, Young worked odd jobs while attending the Chicago Art Institute. In 1921, Young began teaching at the University of Minnesota. Young established the Willamette University Art Bank in 1971 as a way to honor his late wife Verda Karen Young '31. Through the Art Bank, students, faculty, and staff could rent paintings selected by Young to adorn their work areas and residences. He later published a book in her memory titled Hearing, Seeing, Feeling, Wondering.

Extent

2 Linear Feet (3 boxes)

Overview

The Elmer Edwin Young papers contain proofs for Young's monograph Hearing, Seeing, Feeling, Wondering and exhibition materials.

Arrangement

Materials have been described in two series. Series I: Manuscript, Series II: Exhibition.

Physical Location

Mark O. Hatfield Library

Title
Guide to the Elmer Edwin Young papers, 1978-1979
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid processed by Christopher McFetridge.
Date
© 2014
Description rules
Dacs
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Willamette University Archives and Special Collections Collection Descriptions

Contact:
Mark O. Hatfield Library
900 State Street
Salem Oregon 97301 United States