Stewart Hall Holbrook Papers 1928-1962

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Stewart Hall Holbrook Papers 1928-1962

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Papers of an Oregon journalist and writer of popular histories. Includes typescripts of Holbrook's books , , , , , and . Also includes notes, ephemera, and correspondence regarding publication of Holbrook's books. The golden age of quackery The Columbia Dreamers of the American Dream The Rocky Mountain revolution 300 years in the north woods The old post road

1 cubic foot (4 document cases, 1 oversize folder)

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Oregon Historical Society Research Library

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