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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)19281972
- 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
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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
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This collection is open to researchers.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
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."
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
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.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
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.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
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.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series I: Radio, 1948-1961Return to Top
This series contains material created by Ritchie during his time spent as a Radio Host at KOCO, Salem and radio instructor at Willamette University.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Christmas Eve transcripts
Contains annotated radio transcripts, including advertising and musical introductions.
|
1955 December 24 |
| 1 | 2 | "Easter Parade"
Radio drama transcript.
|
undated |
| 1 | 3 | "Edgar"
Radio drama transcript.
|
undated |
| 1 | 4 | Eve, Jingle Bells
Contains Christmas eve schedule, advertising pitches, and annotated KOCO radio copy.
|
1955 December 24 |
| 1 | 5 | "Gentlese Grafters"
Radio drama transcript.
|
undated |
| 1 | 6 | "Iago"
Radio drama transcript.
|
undated |
| 1 | 7 | More Radio Scripts |
1950 |
| 1 | 8 | "Penny For Your Thoughts"
Radio drama transcript performed as part of the "University Workshop" at Willamette University.
|
1948 |
| 1 | 9 | Photograph of Ritchie |
undated |
| 1 | 10 | "Raemar Continuity"
Radio drama transcript.
|
undated |
| 1 | 11 | Scripts, Music Lists, and Miscellaneous--Oregon's Capitol Outlet KOCO in Salem
Contains transcripts of local news programs, advertisements, music lists.
|
1950s |
| 1 | 12 | "Spirit and the Noble Word"
Radio drama transcript.
|
1948 |
| 1 | 13 | "These are the Words"
Radio drama transcript performed as part of the "University Workshop" at Willamette University.
|
1948 |
| 1 | 14 | Willamette: Radio
Includes radio drama transcripts, course supply lists, playbills, newspaper clippings, and other material relating to the Radio program at Willamette University.
|
1948-1960 |
Series II: Theater, 1928-1972, (bulk 1960s) Return to Top
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.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 15 | 10 Little Indians
Contains photographs of rehearsals from Willamette University production.
|
undated |
| 1 | 16 | Drama: Twelfth Night |
undated |
| 1 | 17 | "Look Homeward, Angel"
Contains photographs of rehearsals from Willamette University production.
|
1961 |
| 1 | 18 | Night of the Auk
Contains photographs of Vining Repertory performance as part of the Oregon Shakespear Festival.
|
1961 |
| 1 | 19 | Photographs by Pauline Wolfe |
undated |
| 1 | 20 | Photographs from magazines
Contains pages pulled from magazines as well as a large head shot of Nelson Eddy.
|
1928 |
Series III: Mount Angel College Creative Arts, 1968-1972Return to Top
This series contains reports, notes, and newspaper clippings relevant to Ritchie's employment as Head of Creative Arts at Mount Angel College.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 21 | Arts/Humanities/Education
Contains reports written by Ritchie as Head of Creative Arts at Mount Angel College and newspaper clippings.
|
1968-1972 |
| 1 | 22 | Arts and Public Relations
Contains letters regarding 1970 election, newspaper clippings, and "Thoughts on Public Relations & the Arts."
|
1970 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
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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