Ella Higginson papers [manuscript], 1890-1938.

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Ella Higginson papers [manuscript], 1890-1938.

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Collection includes undated letters to George Himes; letters to Alfred Powers describing her work and biographical information to be included in his book, History of Oregon Literature, some of which are written on the back of a copy of her poem "Four leaf clover" and including a handwritten poem "Oregon" (on standard stationary), 1935-1938; a page from the magazine West Shore including her article "Fact and Fancy for Women," 1890; an editorial clipping relating to the West Shore article, from an unidentified newspaper, and a pamphlet listing "Other Books by Ella Higginson."

0.04 cubic feet (4 folders)

Oregon Historical Society Research Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7955513

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Higginson, Ella, 1862-1940

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Author and advocate for women's issues, Higginson was born in Kansas to Charles and Mary Rhodes in 1861. The family moved to Oregon in Higginson's youth, where she married Russell Higginson in 1885. In 1888, the couple moved to Bellingham, Washington, where Higginson's writing career flourished. She was nationally published in journals such as McClure's, Harper's Monthly, and Colliers. Her best known poem, "Four Leaf Clover," propelled her into a weekly column for the Seattle Times entitled: "Cl...

Himes, George H., 1844-1940

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George H. Himes was the curator of the Oregon Historical Society. From the description of History of immigration to Oregon, undated. (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 64446580 Historian, curator, and printer George Henry Himes was born on May 18, 1844 in Troy, Pennsylvania, and he came overland to the Oregon Territory with his family in 1853. They settled near Olympia, Washington, where Himes's father Tyrus took up farming. George...

Powers, Alfred

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Alfred Powers (1887-1983) was an author, journalist, teacher, book collector, and book binder. He was the author of 18 books and numerous articles; was a professor of journalism at the University of Oregon; served as the head of the Works Progress Administration's Writer's Project; and served as the dean of the SSHE Extension Service and Continuing Education. From the description of Alfred Powers collection [manuscript], 1834-1963. (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldC...