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Wendell Metzger papers, 1941-2002
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Metzger, Wendell
- Title
- Wendell Metzger papers
- Dates
- 1941-200219412002
- Quantity
- 6.42 cubic feet (7 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 5375
- Summary
- Papers of Seattle poet and writer, Wendell Metzger who graduated University of Washington in 1988 with an MFA, and died in May 2003.
- 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
Some material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for encoding this finding aid was partially provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Wendell Metzger was a Seattle poet and writer. He graduated from the University of Washington in with a BA in 1956 and an MFA in 1988. Metzger died in May 2003.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Wendell Metzger papers document the work of this Seattle poet and writer. The papers include correspondence, journals; manuscripts of novels, short stories, and poems; photographs;biographical information; and additional writings by Joyce Metzger.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 2 accessions.
- Accession No. 5375-001, Wendell Metzger papers, 1941-2002
- Accession No. 5375-002, Wendell Metzger papers, 1995-2001
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 5375-001: Wendell Metzger papers, 1941-2002Return to Top
Scope and Content: The Wendell Metzger papers document the work of this Seattle poet and writer. The papers include correspondence, journals; manuscripts of novels, short stories, and poems; and photographs.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users
Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights retained. Contact repository for details
Acquisition Info: Gift of Wendell Metzger's wife, Joyce Metzger, April 22, 2004
Processing Info: Minimally processed in 2007
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Accession | ||
| 1-3 | 5375-001 | Correspondence |
circa 1942-2002 |
| 3 | 5375-001 | Journals |
1941-1973 |
Manuscripts |
circa 1963-1994 | ||
| Box | Accession | ||
| 4-6 | 5375-001 | Short Stories |
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| 4-6 | 5375-001 | Plays |
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| 4-6 | 5375-001 | Novels |
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| 4-6 | 5375-001 | Poems |
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Accession No. 5375-002: Wendell Metzger papers, 1995-2001Return to Top
Scope and Content: Poems, articles, essays, and other writings by Wendell Metzger, as well as correspondence, biographical information, and writings by Joyce Metzger.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights retained. Contact repository for details.
Acquisition Info: Wendell Metzger, donated 1996-2001 Transferred from Carla Rickerson upon her retirement in June 2015
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | Accession | ||
| 1/1 | 5375-002 | Poems |
1990s |
| 1/2 | 5375-002 | Articles, essays, and other writings |
1990s |
| 1/3 | 5375-002 | Alpha Beat Press broadsides |
undated, 1995-1997 |
| 1/4 | 5375-002 | Book advertisements |
undated |
| 1/5 | 5375-002 | Reviews |
undated |
| 1/6 | 5375-002 | Correspondence |
1996-2001 |
| 1/7 | 5375-002 | Correspondence with photograph copies |
1997 |
| 1/8 | 5375-002 | Clippings and Miscellaneous |
undated, 1997-1998 |
| 1/9 | 5375-002 | Wendell Metzger published books |
1997 |
| 1/10 | 5375-002 | Joyce Metzger published books |
1998-1999 |
| 1/11 | 5375-002 | Poetry journals |
1997-1999 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- American poetry--20th century
- Poets, American--20th century
Personal Names
- Metzger, Joyce
- Metzger, Wendell--Archives
Form or Genre Terms
- Diaries
- Personal correspondence
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Metzger, Joyce (author)
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
