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Carl Ritchie papers, 1928-1972

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Ritchie, Carl, 1923-2015
Title
Carl Ritchie papers
Dates
1928-1972 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.5 linear feet, (1 box)
Collection Number
WUA080
Summary
The Carl Ritchie papers contain transcripts, photographs, and reports created by radio host, actor, and university administrator Carl Ritchie. Course supply lists, playbills, newspaper clippings, and University news bulletins are included from Ritchie's time as instructor at Willamette University.
Repository
Willamette University Archives and Special Collections
Archives and Special Collections
Mark O. Hatfield Library
900 State Street
Salem, OR
97301
Telephone: 5033706866
Fax: 5033706141
archives@willamette.edu
Access Restrictions

This collection is open to researchers.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Carl Ritchie '49 was born in Salem, Oregon on June 30, 1923. He graduated from Salem High School in 1942 as valedictorian. During World War II, Ritchie served as a sergeant in the signal corps. He attended Willamette University on the G.I. Bill and graduated in 3 years. Ritchie was an acting instructor at Willamette University from 1956 until 1962 when he assumed the role of Head of Creative Arts at Mount Angel College. Ritchie was a founding member of the Pentacle Theater.

Ritchie served as public relations director for the Oregon Shakespeare Festival from 1957 to 1967. During this time he wrote and directed several plays for the festival. He was an actor, scene builder, and producer. He was also a speech writer for Oregon Governor Tom McCall during the 1970 election. In 1972, he won a Peabody Award for his work on the KOAC/Corvallis, Oregon program "Conversations with Will Shakespeare and Certain of His Friends."

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Content Description

The Carl Ritchie papers contain transcripts of radio broadcasts, including radio dramas, advertisements and news programs. Photographs from student theater productions and reports from Ritchie's time as Head of Creative Arts at Mount Angel College are also included.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Library acts as "fair use" reproduction agent.

For further information, see the section on copyright in the Regulations and Procedures of the Willamette University Archives and Special Collections.

Copyright Information: Before material from collections at Willamette University Archives and Special Collections may be quoted in print, or otherwise reproduced, in whole or in part, in any publication, permission must be obtained from (1) the owner of the physical property, and (2) the holder of the copyright. It is the particular responsibility of the researcher to obtain both sets of permission. Persons wishing to quote from materials in any collections held by University Archives and Special Collections should consult the University Archivist. Reproduction of any item must contain a complete citation to the original.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Carl Ritchie papers, Archives and Special Collections, Mark O. Hatfield Library, Willamette University.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The Carl Ritchie papers have been described in three series. Series I: Radio, Series II: Theater, and Series III: Mount Angel College Creative Arts. The files in these series have been arranged alphabetically.

Location of Collection

Mark O. Hatfield Library

Acquisition Information

Material donated by Judy Sugnet, 2015.

Related Materials

To inquire about the Carl Ritchie papers owned by the Oregon Shakespeare Festival Archives, visit https://www.osfashland.org/about/archives.aspx

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Series I: Radio, 1948-1961

    This series contains material created by Ritchie during his time spent as a Radio Host at KOCO, Salem and radio instructor at Willamette University.

    • Description: Christmas Eve transcripts

      Contains annotated radio transcripts, including advertising and musical introductions.

      Dates: 1955 December 24
      Container: Box 1, Folder 1
      Location: Series I: Radio, 1948-1961
    • Description: "Easter Parade"

      Radio drama transcript.

      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 1, Folder 2
      Location: Series I: Radio, 1948-1961
    • Description: "Edgar"

      Radio drama transcript.

      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 1, Folder 3
      Location: Series I: Radio, 1948-1961
    • Description: Eve, Jingle Bells

      Contains Christmas eve schedule, advertising pitches, and annotated KOCO radio copy.

      Dates: 1955 December 24
      Container: Box 1, Folder 4
      Location: Series I: Radio, 1948-1961
    • Description: "Gentlese Grafters"

      Radio drama transcript.

      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 1, Folder 5
      Location: Series I: Radio, 1948-1961
    • Description: "Iago"

      Radio drama transcript.

      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 1, Folder 6
      Location: Series I: Radio, 1948-1961
    • Description: More Radio Scripts
      Dates: 1950
      Container: Box 1, Folder 7
      Location: Series I: Radio, 1948-1961
    • Description: "Penny For Your Thoughts"

      Radio drama transcript performed as part of the "University Workshop" at Willamette University.

      Dates: 1948
      Container: Box 1, Folder 8
      Location: Series I: Radio, 1948-1961
    • Description: Photograph of Ritchie
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 1, Folder 9
      Location: Series I: Radio, 1948-1961
    • Description: "Raemar Continuity"

      Radio drama transcript.

      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 1, Folder 10
      Location: Series I: Radio, 1948-1961
    • Description: Scripts, Music Lists, and Miscellaneous--Oregon's Capitol Outlet KOCO in Salem

      Contains transcripts of local news programs, advertisements, music lists.

      Dates: 1950s
      Container: Box 1, Folder 11
      Location: Series I: Radio, 1948-1961
    • Description: "Spirit and the Noble Word"

      Radio drama transcript.

      Dates: 1948
      Container: Box 1, Folder 12
      Location: Series I: Radio, 1948-1961
    • Description: "These are the Words"

      Radio drama transcript performed as part of the "University Workshop" at Willamette University.

      Dates: 1948
      Container: Box 1, Folder 13
      Location: Series I: Radio, 1948-1961
    • Description: Willamette: Radio

      Includes radio drama transcripts, course supply lists, playbills, newspaper clippings, and other material relating to the Radio program at Willamette University.

      Dates: 1948-1960
      Container: Box 1, Folder 14
      Location: Series I: Radio, 1948-1961

  • Series II: Theater, 1928-1972, (bulk 1960s)

    This series contains photographs of performances and rehearsals from Ritchie's time as an acting instructor with Willamette University and Director of the Vining Repertory, part of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

  • Series III: Mount Angel College Creative Arts, 1968-1972

    This series contains reports, notes, and newspaper clippings relevant to Ritchie's employment as Head of Creative Arts at Mount Angel College.

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Subject Terms

  • Theater

Corporate Names

  • Mount Angel College and Seminary
  • Oregon Shakespeare Festival
  • Willamette University

Geographical Names

  • Oregon

Form or Genre Terms

  • advertisements
  • black-and-white photographs
  • playbills
  • radio scripts

Finding aid processed by Christopher McFetridge.
2014

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