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W. Victor Wortley papers, 1947-1985
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Wortley, W. Victor
- Title
- W. Victor Wortley papers
- Dates
- 1947-1985 (inclusive)19471985
- Quantity
- 2.57 cubic feet (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 6269 (Accession No. 6269-001)
- Summary
- Stories, journals, notes, letters, reviews, and photos of a University of Washington Professor of French in the Department of Romance Languages and Literature.
- Repository
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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
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Open to all users.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
William Victor ("Victor") Wortley (1929-2008) was a native of Northern Ireland. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1959, his Master of Arts degree in 1961, and his Doctor of Philsophy degree in 1964 all from the University of Oregon. He served the faculty of the University of Washington as a professor of French in the Department of Romance Languages and Literature from 1965-1991. He taught courses in 16th and 17th century French literature, specializing in Rabelais and Molière. Wortley was also a writer himself, and published a number of short stories as well as a translation of the diaries of Father Rossi, an Italian cleric and early settler of the Pacific Northwest. Wortley was a friend of and correspondent with the poet Seamus Heaney, the playwright J.B. Keane, and the Irish travel writer Dervla Murphy.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Diaries, unpublished manuscripts including a novel ("Jinty"), publications of his writings.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
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Box | ||
1 | Biographical Statement & Bibliography | |
1 | Story - The Prodigal Saint | |
1 | Story - Shades of Red | |
1 | Story - Fair Days and Foul | |
1 | Story - Fulfilment | |
1 | Story - The Meaning of Stupidity | |
1 | Story - Reputable Company | |
1 | Novel - Jinty | |
1 | Film Notes - Lectures & Concerts | |
1 | Pacific Northwest Quarterly & Other Reviews | Oct. 1981 & June 1983 |
1 | Photos and Obituary | Dec. 2008 |
1 | Letters from J.B. Keane, Seamus Heaney, & Dervla Murphy | 1971-1991 |
1 | Published Stories - The Journal of Irish Literature | May 1978 & 1979 |
1 | Published Stories - The Journal of Irish Literature & The Dublin Magazine | 1970/71, May 1981 & 1987 |
1 | Journal 1 | Jan. 1947-May 1950 |
1 | Journal 2 | May 1950-Sept. 1955 |
1 | Journal 3 | Sept. 1955-Oct. 1959 |
1 | Journal 4 | Oct. 1959-Apr. 1964 |
1 | Journal 5 | Apr. 1964-Oct. 1967 |
1 | Journal 6 | Oct. 1967-Nov. 1968 |
1 | Journal 7 | Nov. 1968-Feb. 1970 |
1 | Journal 8 | Feb. 1970-May 1971 |
2 | Journal 9 | June 1971-Nov. 1973 |
2 | Journal 10 | Sept. 1972-Aug. 1973 |
2 | Journal 11 | Nov. 1973-Oct. 1975 |
2 | Journal 12 | Oct. 1975-Sept. 1977 |
2 | Journal 13 | Sept. 1977-July 1979 |
2 | Journal 14 | July 1979-Apr. 1980 |
2 | Journal 15 | Apr. 1980-Mar. 1981 |
2 | Journal 16 | Mar. 1981-Mar. 1982 |
2 | Journal 17 | Mar. 1982-Feb. 1983 |
2 | Journal 18 | Feb. 1983-Mar. 1984 |
2 | Journal 19 | Mar. 1984-Sept. 1985 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- University of Washington. University Archives