John B. Horner papers, 1885-1933.

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John B. Horner papers, 1885-1933.

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The Horner Papers consist of materials written or assembled by John B. Horner as an Oregon Agricultural College history professor and writer on Oregon history and literature. Series I contains publications authored by Horner and includes Horner's annotated copy of Oregon: her history, her great men, her literature (1919), individual lecture texts for A Vacation on the Mediterranean (1906 and 1907), a typescript copy of "History of Oregon State College, 1865-1907," a typescript of Horner's autobiography (1926), Outlines for study of Oregon history (ca. 1927), and Days and deeds in the Oregon Country, 1929. Series II consists of 2 volumes of maps of Europe drawn by Horner's history students in 1902 and 1905. Series III is a collection of pioneer stories written by school children around 1918. Series V contains a variety of programs, announcements, invitations, diplomas, and other ephemera. Included are booklets pertaining to the Cauthorn Hall and Alpha Hall dormitories; OAC commencement programs and invitations; a program to the memorial service held for B.L. Arnold on June 29, 1892; programs pertaining to musical, dramatic and literary productions and church, Masonic and educational organizations; and Horner's diplomas from Willamette University. Series VI consists of three letters written by Horner. Series VII includes six photographic prints of Horner, J.R.N. Bell, and others in Egypt.

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Bell, J. R. N. (John Richard Newton), 1846-1928.

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Arnold, B. L. (Benjamin Lea), 1839-1892.

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Benjamin Lea Arnold was born October 29, 1839 in Mecklenburg, Virginia. He received his B.S. from Randolph Macon College and taught in North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. After serving in the Confederate army under General Robert E. Lee, Arnold taught at colleges in Tennessee, North Carolina and Virginia. Benjamin L. Arnold became the second president of Oregon Agricultural College in 1872 and served in that capacity until his death on January 30, 1892. From the description of B...

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Horner, John B., 1856-1933

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John B. Horner taught English and history at Oregon Agricultural College from 1891 until his death in 1933; founded the college museum; and wrote extensively on Oregon history and literature. From the description of John B. Horner collection [manuscripts], circa 1902-1932. (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 671547918 From the guide to the John B. Horner collection, circa 1902-1932, (Oregon Historical Society Research Library) John B. H...