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Franklin M. Reck papers , 1909-1965
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Reck, Franklin M. (Franklin Mering), 1896-1965
- Title
- Franklin M. Reck papers
- Dates
- 1909-1965 (inclusive)19091965
- Quantity
- 4.5 linear feet, (3 containers)
- Collection Number
- Ax 692
- Summary
- Franklin M. Reck (1896-1965) was an author of books for young boys. The collection includes correspondence, notebooks, and literary manuscripts for books, articles, short stories, early works, and presentations to the Ford Foundation.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Franklin M. Reck (November 29, 1896-October 15, 1965) was born in Chicago, Illinois and is known for authoring books for boys. His first book, Sergeant Pinky was published shortly after World War I and related his experiences of the war. He wrote widely on transportation, including a book, The Romance of American Transportation, originally published in 1939, and republished in a revised edition in 1963. Reck was also associated with magazine publishing. He was with American Boy from 1926-1941, Farm Journal, and was a consultant to the Publications Department of Ford Motor Company. In 1960, Reck received a Ford Foundation grant to study 4-H type clubs in Latin America. His final book, Stories Boys Like, was released the day he died.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Franklin M. Reck Papers include correspondence (1909-1965) and manuscripts for books, articles, short stories, and presentations to the Ford Foundation. The strength of the collection is in breadth of years the collection covers. The collection includes early works from the author and writings from his college years. It also includes manuscripts for books, articles, short stories, and presentations to the Ford Foundation. A large part of the collection is devoted to his travels in Latin America for the Ford Grant he received to study 4-H type programs in Latin America.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- 4-H clubs--Central America
- Authors, American--20th century
- Children's literature, American--Authorship
- Young adult literature, American--Authorship
Personal Names
- Reck, Franklin M. (Franklin Mering), 1896-1965
- Reck, Franklin M. (Franklin Mering), 1896-1965
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Manuscripts for publication
