Oregon Book Awards
1 appearances
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Edition 6 (1992) Special Award
Terence O'Donnell
テレンス・オドネル
Terence O'Donnell
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1924-01-01 （Portland, Oregon, United States）
- Died
- 2001-01-01 （Portland, Oregon, United States） age 77
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Portland, Oregon (long-term residence) → Iran (short-term residence/research)
Career
- Occupations
- Writer, Historian, Editor
- Active Years
- 1950-2001
- Affiliations
- Oregon Historical Society
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Chicago | — | — | — | — | United States |
University of Chicago
Country:
United States
Reported to have graduated from the University of Chicago (per available source)
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Garden of the Brave in War: Recollections of Iran
1980 Memoir / TravelA personal recollection of life and culture in southern Iran, containing observations of daily life and customs from the author's perspective. Published during the Iran hostage crisis and regarded by some critics as a noteworthy work.
Cultural observationMemoryCross-cultural understanding
That Balance So Rare: The Story of Oregon
1988 Regional historyA history of the state of Oregon, introducing its people and events, focusing on regional development and cultural aspects.
Local historyRegional culture
An Arrow in the Earth: General Joel Palmer and the Indians of Oregon
1991 Biography / HistoryA historical examination of General Joel Palmer's life and his relations with the Native peoples of Oregon, with strong biographical elements within the context of regional history.
BiographyNative historyPolicy history
Cannon Beach: A Place by the Sea
1996 Local guide / Place studyA work centered on Cannon Beach, Oregon, depicting the place's history, landscape, and community appeal.
LandscapeCommunity
Seven Shades of Memory
1999 EssaysA collection of reflective essays composed of personal memories and observations presented in short-form pieces.
ReminiscencePersonal observation
Bibliography
- Garden of the Brave in War: Recollections of Iran (1980)
- That Balance So Rare: The Story of Oregon (1988)
- An Arrow in the Earth: General Joel Palmer and the Indians of Oregon (1991)
- Cannon Beach: A Place by the Sea (1996)
- Seven Shades of Memory (1999)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Observational proseReflective and lyrical narrationDetailed depiction of place and landscape
- Recurring Motifs
- Memory and placeCultural encounter and understandingDetails of everyday life
Legacy
Terence O'Donnell was a writer focused on regional history and memoir. His recollections of Iran have been noted by critics, and he is known for works on Oregon's history and regional culture while based in Portland for much of his life.
Museums
- Oregon Historical Society Museum Portland, Oregon, United States Opened in 1898
Archives
- Oregon Historical Society Research Library (possible repository for related materials)
Trivia
- In later life he lived for a time in an apartment near the South Park Blocks in Portland.
- Garden of the Brave in War was published during the Iran hostage crisis and has been praised by some critics.