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Albert Richard Wetjen papers , 1923-1952
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Beer, Thomas, 1889-1940; Stribling, T. S. (Thomas Sigismund), 1881-1965; Raine, Norman Reilly, 1895-1971; Wetjen, Albert Richard, 1900-1948; Adamic, Louis, 1899-1951
- Title
- Albert Richard Wetjen papers
- Dates
- 1923-1952 (inclusive)19231952
- Quantity
- 0.5 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 clamshell box
- Collection Number
- A 130
- Summary
- Albert Richard Wetjen (1900-1948) was a writer who was known for his sea stories and novels and was also editor of the Oregon Magazine. The collection (1923-1945) contains correspondence regarding the condition of writing in the Pacific Northwest and also manuscripts of stories.
- 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. The use of letters in this collection is restricted by agreement between the donor and the Library.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Albert Richard Wetjen (1900-1948) was born in London, England. He became a writer and editor who was known for his sea stories and novels.
He went to sea at age 14, came to Canada in 1920, and to Oregon in 1921, stopping to work in Harrisburg. He moved to Salem in 1923 and worked as editor of Oregon Magazine for three years. He later moved to Portland, then to San Francisco.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection (1923-1945) contains correspondence regarding the condition of writing in the Pacific Northwest, and also manuscripts of stories.
Most of the letters refer to the (awful) condition of writing and publishing in the Pacific Northwest. Correspondence includes letters by Wetjen to Allen Jayne, Hattie Howard, Ada Hedges, and Edythe Wetjen.
Incoming correspondents include Thomas Beer, T. S. Stribling, Norman Reilly Raine, and Louis Adamic.
The manuscripts are all short pieces, and one essay on James Stevens. Copies of published pieces are also included.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- American literature--Northwest, Pacific--History and criticism
- American literature--Oregon
- Authors, American--20th century--Correspondence
- Authors, American--20th century--Manuscripts
- Authors, American--Oregon--Correspondence
- Periodical editors--Oregon--Correspondence
- Publishers and publishing--Northwest, Pacific--History--20th century
- Sailors--Oregon--Correspondence
- Sea stories, American--Authorship
- Short stories, American--Authorship
Personal Names
- Adamic, Louis, 1899-1951
- Beer, Thomas, 1889-1940
- Hedges, Ada Hastings, 1884-1980
- Jayne, Allen
- Raine, Norman Reilly, 1895-1971
- Stevens, James, 1892-1971
- Stribling, T. S. (Thomas Sigismund), 1881-1965
- Wetjen, Albert Richard, 1900-1948
- Wetjen, Albert Richard, 1900-1948
Corporate Names
- Oregon magazine (Salem, Or.)
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Manuscripts for publication
- Sea stories
- Short stories
