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Donald D. Phelps Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SHL021

Scope and Contents note

The collection consists of an unbound, unpublished memoir covering the period 1917-1992.

Dates

  • Creation: 1992

Creator

Conditions Governing Access note

The collection is open for research use.

Conditions Governing Use note

Before materials from the Shaw Historical Library may be quoted in print or otherwise reproduced in whole or in part in any publication, exhibit, broadcast or other manner, the user must obtain permission from the owner of the physical property and the holder of the copyright. Copyright status for collections in the Shaw Historical Library varies. Reproduction of any item must contain a complete citation to the original. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.

Biographical/Historical note

Donald D. Phelps was born in Cherry County, Nebraska on March 2, 1916 to Guy Wesley Phelps and Nettie Dale Phelps. His family farmed in Nebraska and in 1928 moved to Klamath Falls, Oregon. He married Viola Johnson in 1939. He worked in construction and later for Weyerhauser Timber Company for many years. He was noted for his musical skills with the saxaphone and his volunteer work. He died on May 4, 2000.

Extent

0.02 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The collection consists of an unbound, unpublished memoir covering the period 1917-1992. Donald D. Phelps was born in Nebrasks in 1916, moved to Klamath Falls, Oregon in 1928 and spent the rest of his life, except for military service during World War II, in Klamath County, Oregon.

General Physical Description note

0.02 linear feet (one folder)

Title
Preliminary Guide to the Donald D. Phelps Collection 1992
Author
Tessa Simpson and Anne Hiller Clark
Date
2012
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Finding aid written in: English English
Sponsor
Support for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the Oregon Cultural Trust.

Repository Details

Part of the Oregon Institute of Technology Libraries, Shaw Historical Library Repository

Contact:
3201 Campus Drive
Klamath Falls OR 97603 United States
5418851965