Susan J. Reid papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSS-017

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of 11 separately mounted historical photographs, ten taken in the early 1900s, and one in the 1930s or 1940s. Cory Van Dyke’s 12 photos are mounted on five boards; another board features three taken at S.O.S. in 1949, and three taken in 1987 at Pinnacle Orchards. Reid’s poems inspired by the seasonal work accompany the photographs.

Dates

Creation: 1990-2009

Creator

Reid, Susan J. (Donor, Person)

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright and any related rights protect materials in this collection. Researchers are free to use these materials for any purpose that is permitted by the copyright and any rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses, researchers need to obtain permission from the rights holder(s). http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

For fair use/educational reproduction, please provide the following credit: From the Susan J. Reid papers, courtesy of Southern Oregon University Hannon Library.

Biographical / Historical

The collection consists of eleven separately mounted historical photographs, ten taken in the early 1900s, and one in the 1930s or 1940s. Cory Van Dyke’s twelve photos are mounted on five boards; another board features three taken at S.O.S. in 1949, and three taken in 1987 at Pinnacle Orchards. Reid’s poems inspired by the seasonal work accompany the photographs.

Extent

5.5 Linear Feet (1 box, 1 flat drawer)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Susan Reid of Ashland compiled historical and contemporary photographs and poetry in connection with her 1988 master’s thesis, “Pear Packing: A Season of Women’s Work,” which examines the historical role of women in the Rogue Valley pear industry and the importance of women’s work in the regional economy.