Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Guide to the Frank Oren Kreager
Papers
1907-1947
Cage
498
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Washington State University Libraries, Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
- Creator
- Kreager, Frank Oren
- Title
- Frank Oren Kreager Papers
- ID
- Cage 498
- Date [inclusive]
- 1907-1947
- Extent
- 1 container., .5 linear feet of shelf space., 225 items.
- Language
- Collection materials are in English.
- Abstract
- Correspondence, reminiscences, photographs, printed materials and other papers relating to Kreager's career as an educator, principally at Washington State University, 1909-1920. Correspondents include E.A. Bryan and E.O. Holland.
Preferred Citation
[Item Description]. Cage 498, Frank Oren Kreager Papers. Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Biography/History
Frank Oren Kreager was born in Ohio, and in his youth he came to the State of Washington, where he worked his way through the then Washington Agricultural College in Pullman. After graduation in 1906, he became superintendent of schools at Olympia until 1909 when he returned to Pullman. Between 1909 and 1920 he served the State College as assistant professor of English, Head of the Department of Elementary Science, Director of the Puyallup Summer Session, and Extension lecturer. From 1920 to 1923, Kreager was assistant director of the Eastern States League (New England) Junior Achievement Bureau. He did graduate study at Harvard from 1923 to 1925 and was awarded a doctorate in education. For a time, he was lecturer for the Massachusetts Extension Division of Boston College and Simmons College, but most of his later career was spent at Louisiana State University. He also taught briefly at the University of Cincinnati, Michigan State University, Ohio University, and the University of Missouri. He retired to Pateros, Washington.
Scope and Content
The papers of Frank O. Kreager cover the period 1907-1947 but the bulk of the material dates from 1911 to 1920--with a secondary accumulation in the 1930s and 1940s, when Kreager was writing his memories of early times at Washington State University. The papers document both the growth of Washington State University and Kreager's career. For example, there are many announcements of speaking engagements for Kreager, but most are for extension lecturing. There is little or nothing on Kreager's years in New England, and most of the Louisiana material concerns his efforts to return to Washington State University. The papers consist of historical narratives, correspondence, bulletins, clippings, programs, notes, outlines, essays, photographs, maps, receipts, telegrams, and a financial statement. The greatest asset of this collection lies in the abundant annotations on the papers and recollections by Kreager explaining his role in events at Washington State University and his view of events and individuals.
Arrangement
The arrangement initiated by Kreager has been maintained.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections © 2012
http://www.libraries.wsu.edu/masc/
Terrell Library
P.O. Box 645610
Pullman, WA, 99164-5610 USA
509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Restrictions on Access
This collection is open for research use.
Acquisition Information
The papers of Frank Oren Kreager were transferred to Washington State University Libraries prior to l970 (WSU 72).
Names and Subjects
Corporate Name(s)
Subject(s) :
- Washington State University--Faculty -- Archives
Personal Name(s)
Creator(s) :
- Kreager, Frank Oren, d. 1951 --Archives
Subject(s) :
- Bryan, Enoch Albert, 1855-1941
- Holland, Ernest Otto, 1874-1950
Subject(s)
- Colleges and Universities
- Washington (State)
Detailed Description of Collection
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An Example of the "Spread of Our Fame" at Puyallup 1912-1920 19 items. |
1 | 1 | ||
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Some Notes on Extension in Louisiana and Washington 1935 5 items. |
1 | 2 | ||
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Historical Notes on WSC 1909-1947 5 items. |
1 | 3 | ||
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PSS-WSC Notes, Brief Resume undated 1 item. |
1 | 4 | ||
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February 29 Hearing 1909-1911 15 items. |
1 | 5 | ||
State College History |
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Paulhamus and Fight Regarding Proposed State College Secondary School at Puyallup 1919 2 items. |
1 | 6 | ||
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"Discussion Material" of Executive Committee of State College Teachers' Association 1919-1920 5 items. |
1 | 7 | ||
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Myrtle Boone Pratt and W. W. Foote Re: H. M. Boone 1938 2 items. |
1 | 8 | ||
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News Clippings 1907-1936 9 items. |
1 | 9 | ||
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In Defense of A. Mule 1915-1933 18 items. |
1 | 10 | ||
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Extending the State College (1909-1920) 1911-1939 57 items. |
box 1 |
folder 11 |
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Press Reports 1911-1938 23 items. |
1 | 12 | ||
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New Education in One Room Rural Schools and Agriculture 1910-1920 14 items. |
1 | 13 | ||
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"Passing on the Other Side," 1935-1936 3 items. |
1 | 14 | ||
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Bunk and Ballyhoo 1934-1936 2 items. |
1 | 15 | ||
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A Few Kicks of an Ancient Mule (1937 to Date) 1937-1946 14 items. |
1 | 16 | ||
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Letters, Clippings, and Articles Dealing with the State College 1909-1947 10 items. |
1 | 17 | ||
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Letters, Clippings, and Articles Dealing with the State College 1909-1947 13 items. |
1 | 18 | ||
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Food and Dietetics 1915 1 item. |
1 | 19 | ||
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Container List 1960 1 item. |
1 | 20 | ||