Helen Johnson Keyser collection of WPA Children's Books
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of two books (one published and one unpublished) created by Helen Johnson Keyser, probably during her time at the WPA (Works Progress Administration), circa 1935-1943. Some supporting and informational material is also included.
Dates
- circa 1935-2015
Creator
- Keyser, Helen Johnson, 1916-2015 (Person)
Language of Materials
Materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open to 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.
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Biographical / Historical
Helen Johnson Keyser was born on July 7, 1916. She served a short stint as an artist for the Iowa Craft Project of the WPA (Works Progress Administration) before marrying Ralph E. Keyser, Jr. She had a twenty-year teaching career, mostly in special education. Keyser worked in a variety of media as an artist from oils to stained glass. She died on April 2, 2015.
Extent
0.25 Linear Feet (One flat box)
Overview
The collection includes two children's books created by Helen Johnson Keyser and information about her life.
Arrangement
Collection organized by size and type of material.
Physical Location
Mark O. Hatfield Library
Creator
- Keyser, Helen Johnson, 1916-2015 (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Helen Johnson Keyser collection of WPA Children's Books, circa 1935-2015
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Finding aid processed by Selicity Icefire.
- Date
- © 2018
- 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
Mark O. Hatfield Library
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