David Wagoner papers, approximately 1959-1980

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Wagoner, David
Title
David Wagoner papers
Dates
approximately 1959-1980 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.19 cubic feet (1 box) and 1 vertical file
Collection Number
4560
Summary
Scripts of short plays by, and letters, manuscripts, and poems sent to David Wagoner
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

Open to all users.

Request at UW

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

David Russell Wagoner was born on June 5, 1926 in Massillon, Ohio. He received his B.A. from Pennsylvania State University where he also was a member of the Naval ROTC. Wagoner went on to get his M.A. in English from Indiana University in 1949. Poet Theodore Roethke became a mentor and friend to Wagoner after Wagoner took a poetry workshop from him. At Roethke’s urging, Wagoner moved to Seattle and began teaching at the University of Washington in 1954. A passionate teacher, Wagoner continued in the English Department until 2002 when he segued into emeritus status.

Wagoner has also been a prolific writer, publishing more than 20 volumes of poetry, nature being his predominant subject. He came to be recognized as a leading poet in the Northwest. Aside from poetry, Wagoner also wrote numerous novels including The Escape Artist which was made into a movie in 1982.

Throughout his career, Wagoner has won many awards including a nomination for the National Book Award, winning the Pushcart Prize twice, American Academy of Arts and Letters award, Sherwood Anderson Foundation Fiction Award, the Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize, and many more. In addition, Wagoner won multiple fellowships including from the Guggenheim Foundation for fiction, Ford Foundation, and the National Endowment of the Arts.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Scripts of three short plays: The Harp and the Slingshot, The Song of Songs which is Sheba's, The Ram in the Thicket. The three plays make up the collection named An Eye for an Eye for an Eye.

Correspondence, mailings, and related materials sent to David Wagoner. Includes a manuscript and collection of poetry, both by others sent to Wagoner.

Other Descriptive InformationReturn to Top

Cover title: Eye for an eye for an eye.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Organized into 2 accessions.

  • Accession No. 4560-001, David Wagoner "Eye for an eye for an eye" play script, 1973
  • Accession No. 4560-002, David Wagoner papers, approximately 1959-1980

Acquisition Information

University of Washington Drama Library, 1995-07-01, and unknown.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Accession No. 4560-001: David Wagoner "Eye for an eye for an eye" play script, 1973Return to Top

1 vertical file (approximately 60 pages)

Scope and Content: Scripts of three short plays: "The Harp and the Slingshot", "The Song of Songs which is Sheba's", "The Ram in the Thicket." The three plays make up the collection named "An Eye for an Eye for an Eye".

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Bibliographic Source: W.U. Libraries. Drama Library.

Description
David Wagoner "Eye for an eye for an eye" play script

Accession No. 4560-002: David Wagoner papers, approximately 1959-1980 Return to Top

0.19 cubic feet (1 box)

Scope and Content: Correspondence, mailings, and related materials sent to David Wagoner. Includes a manuscript and collection of poetry, both by others sent to Wagoner.

Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.

Restrictions on Use: Status of creator's copyrights is unknown; restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Users are responsible for researching copyright status before use.

Acquisition Info: Unknown

Description
David Wagoner papers

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)

Personal Names

  • Abraham   (Biblical patriarch)--Drama
  • Abraham   (Biblical patriarch)--Drama
  • David,   King of Israel--Drama
  • Isaac   (Biblical patriarch)--Drama
  • Sheba,   Queen of--Drama
  • Solomon,   King of Israel--Drama
  • Wagoner, David--Archives

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names
    • University of Washington. University Archives