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Steve Raymond Papers, 1969-2009

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Raymond, Steve.
Title
Steve Raymond Papers
Dates
1969-2009 (inclusive)
Quantity
5 linear feet, (8 boxes)
Collection Number
XOE_SC0003RaymondS
Summary
The Steve Raymond Papers consist of various writings by a life-long fly fisherman and acclaimed author of works exploring the many facets of the sport. The collection also includes correspondence, records of Raymond's professional affiliations, and biographical reference material about other noted fly fishermen.
Repository
Western Washington University, Special Collections
Wilson 6th Floor
516 High Street MS9103
Bellingham WA
98225-9123
Telephone: (360) 650-3193
Fax: (360) 650-3044
speccoll@wwu.edu
Access Restrictions

The collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Life-long fly fisherman and acclaimed author of works exploring the many facets of the sport, Steve Raymond was born in 1940 in Bellingham, Washington. A graduate of the University of Washington, he went on to a long career as a journalist for the Seattle Times. In addition to books, Raymond has been a major contributor of articles and book reviews to angling magazines, and served as editor of The Flyfisher and Fly Fishing in Salt Waters magazines. He has won many awards including the Roderick Haig-Brown Award of the Federation of Fly Fishers and the Letcher Lambuth Angling Craftsman Award of the Washington Fly Fishing Club.

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Content Description

The Steve Raymond papers consist of drafts and final manuscript versions of works by Raymond, including Kamloops, The Year of the Angler, The Year of the Trout, The Estuary Flyfisher, Rivers of the Heart, Blue Upright, Backcasts, Nervous Water, and Steelhead Country. Other writings include book forwards and reviews, magazine and newspaper articles about local fly fishing organizations, issues and personalities, and contributions to various fly fishing encyclopedias. The collection also contains correspondence with various individuals and publishing outlets such as Sports Illustrated. There are records related to Raymond's professional affiliations, including the Washington Fly Fishing Club, as well as files containing biographical reference material and awards conferred upon various noted fly fishermen.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Material in the collection may be subject to copyright restrictions.

Preferred Citation

Steve Raymond Papers, Special Collections, Western Libraries Archives & Special Collections, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA 98225-9103.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The Steve Raymond Papers are organized according to the following series arrangement:

  • Series I. Research and Writings, approximately 1971-2004
  • Series II. Correspondence, approximately 1966-2005
  • Series III. Professional Affiliations, approximately 1963-2000
  • Series IV. Awards and Memorials, approximately 1954-2009

Acquisition Information

The collection was donated by Steven Raymond in various installments between 2006 and 2009.

Processing Note

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Authors, American--Northwest, Pacific--Archives.
  • Fly fishing--Northwest, Pacific.
  • Fly fishing.

Personal Names

  • Raymond, Steve--Archives.

Finding aid prepared by Marian Alexander with contributions by Rozlind Koester and Michael Taylor.
2013

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