Karl Onthank family papers, 1829-1969.

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Karl Onthank family papers, 1829-1969.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/57228122

Collection includes Onthank family history and genealogy, Karl Onthank's diaries from 1900 to 1911, his correspondence from 1895 to 1967, and various of his manuscripts, speeches, subject files, and memorabilia. The collection also contains Onthank family correspondence from 1829 to 1969, diaries of Alton W. Onthank and Elizabeth Buell Onthank (Karl Onthank's parents), manuscripts of Ruth M. Onthank, family memorabilia, and photographs.

7.5 linear ft. (5 containers)

University of Oregon Libraries

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University of Oregon Libraries

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Onthank family.

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Onthank, Alton W.

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Onthank, Elizabeth Buell

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University of Oregon. Center for Teaching Writing

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The Univeristy of Oregon was established on October 19, 1872 and began classes on October 16, 1876. In 1915 there were 119 professors and instructors; by 1934 that number had grown to over 174 faculty. From the guide to the Faculty bulletins and scrapbooks, 1914-1934, (Special Collections and University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries) The High School debating league was started by the Oregon Teacher Association. The University of Oregon contributed by publishing th...

Onthank, Karl William, 1890-1968.

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Born in Vineland, New Jersey in 1890, Karl Onthank moved to Hood River, Oregon with his family when he was thirteen. He entered the University of Oregon in 1909 and graduated in 1913. Onthank married Ruth McLaren in 1915. After a brief period during which he worked as a school teacher, principal, and superintendent in Hood River and Tillamook, Oregon, Onthank joined the University of Oregon staff in 1916 as executive secretary to President Prince Lucian Campbell. From 1924 to 1926, he was one of...