Writings: Autobiography. Reed Manuscript.
Scope and Contents
This collection contains the personal and professional papers of William Trufant Foster, Reed College president from 1910-1919. The papers contain correspondence, drafts of an autobiography, clippings, publications, and documents relating to Reed College and its history.
Dates
- 1879-1950 (dates based on creator's birth and death dates).
Creator
- From the Collection: Foster, William Trufant, 1879-1950 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is closed.
Biographical / Historical
Note from FileMaker: According to Dorothy Johansen, the reed mss. is the earlier version and the "Lee" version is later (sent to the college by Faith Foster Lee, daughter of WTF. "Lee" version contains his later revisions. D. Johanson advices researchers to read both. D.J.'s annotation dated 1/20/68
Extent
From the Collection: 16.5 Linear Feet (28 manuscript boxes, 2 banker's boxes, and one card catalog box.)
Language
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Reed College Special Collections and Archives Repository
3203 Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
Portland Oregon 97202-8199 United States
archives@reed.edu