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Steve Raymond Papers, 1969-2009
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Raymond, Steve.
- Title
- Steve Raymond Papers
- Dates
- 1969-2009 (inclusive)19692009
- 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
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Western Washington University, Special Collections
Wilson Library 6th Floor
516 High Street MS9103
Bellingham WA
98225-9123
Telephone: (360) 650-3193
Fax: (360) 650-3044
speccoll@wwu.edu - Access Restrictions
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The collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
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.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
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.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
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.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
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 CollectionReturn to Top
Series I: Research and Writings, approximately 1971-2004Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
Book Reviews
|
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| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1-7 |
Flyfisher Magazine
|
1978-1990 |
| 1 | 8-9 | Miscellaneous fly fishing book reviews and
bibliographies |
approximately 1979-1993 |
Manuscripts
|
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| Box | Folder | ||
| 2 | 1-3 |
Kamloops - first draft
with author's corrections, photo, and correspondence |
1969 |
| 2 | 4-5 |
Kamloops - second draft
with author's corrections |
1970 |
| 2 | 6-9 |
Kamloops - research
notes (Volumes 1-4) |
1971 |
| 3 | 1-3 |
Kamloops - third
revised edition |
1994 |
| 3 | 4-7 |
The Year of the Angler
- first draft with author's corrections (Parts I-IV) |
1972 |
| 3 | 8-11 |
The Year of the Angler
- manuscript with editor's corrections (Parts I-IV) |
1972 |
| 3 | 12-15 |
The Year of the Trout -
copy of original manuscript (Parts I-IV) |
1984 |
| 3 | 16-17 |
Backcasts: A History of the
Washington Fly Fishing Club, 1939-1989 - copy of original
manuscript |
1988 |
| 4 | 1-3 |
Steelhead Country -
original manuscript with copy editor's corrections and instructions to
typesetter |
1991 |
| 4 | 4-7 |
The Estuary Flyfisher -
copy of original manuscript |
1996 |
| 4 | 8-11 |
Rivers of the Heart -
copy of original manuscript (Parts I-IV) |
1997 |
| 5 | 1-4 |
Blue Upright - copy of
original manuscript |
2003 |
| 5 | 5-9 |
Nervous Water - copy of
original manuscript (Parts I-V) |
2004 |
| Box | Folder | ||
| 5 | 10-15 | Various articles, book reviews, speeches,
etc. |
approximately 1970-2005 |
| 5 | 16 | Fenwick Encyclopedia Project: Rod-Building Segment
(Steve Raymond, ed.) |
undated |
| 5 | 17 | ABC-TV: "American Sportsman" - correspondence,
agreement, and newspaper article |
1974-1976 |
| 5 | 18 | The Masters on the Dry Fly - correspondence,
agreement, and dust jacket |
1976 |
| 5 | 19 | The Masters on the Nymph - correspondence and
manuscript |
1977-1978 |
| 5 | 20 | Stillwater Trout - correspondence, agreement, and
manuscript |
1978-1979 |
| 5 | 21 | McClane's New Standard Fishing
Encyclopedia |
approximately 1971 |
| 6 | 1-4 | President's Task Force on Northwest Fisheries -
reference file (includes 1976 Bureau of Indian Affairs publication titled "Background
Information on Indian Fishing Rights in the Pacific Northwest") |
approximately 1974-1979 |
Series II: Correspondence, approximately 1966-2005Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 6 | 5-9 | Correspondence - incoming (alphabetical
A-Z) |
approximately 1930s |
| 7 | 1-6 | Correspondence - incoming (alphabetical
A-Z) |
approximately 1930s |
| 7 | 7 | Correspondence - incoming (Nick Lyons) |
1977-1997 |
| 7 | 8 | Correspondence - incoming (Sports Illustrated)
|
1978-1986 |
| 7 | 9 | Correspondence - outgoing |
1979-1992 |
Series III: Professional Affiliations, approximately 1963-2000Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 7 | 10 | Bamboo Rod Builders - photographs, membership
directories, and catalogs |
approximately 1990s |
Washington Fly Fishing Club
|
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| Box | Folder | ||
| 7 | 11-15 | Creel Notes newsletter |
1966-1972 |
| 8 | 1 | Constitution and bylaws |
1963-2000 |
| 8 | 2 | Histories |
undated |
| 8 | 3 | Rosters |
1993-2000 |
| Box | Folder | ||
| 8 | 4 | Evergreen Fly Fishing Club - calendar; Fourth Corner
Fly Fishers Club - constitution and bylaws; Totem Fly Fishers Club -
history |
approximately 1972-1998 |
Series IV: Miscellaneous, approximately 1954-2009Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 8 | 5 | Half-Assed Awards: Memories |
1954-1999 |
| 8 | 6 | Letcher Lambuth Angling Craftsman Award - estate and
memorial fund materials, correspondence, biographical materials, notices of award,
event programs, and newspaper clippings |
approximately 1974-2008 |
| 8 | 7 | In Memoriam - biographical materials, correspondence,
tributes, obituaries, photographs, and newspaper clippings (Enos Bradner, Roderick
Haig-Brown, Lewis A. Bell, Ed Foss, Ralph Wahl, Alan Pratt) |
approximately 1961-1996 |
| 8 | 8 | Walt Johnson biographical materials - correspondence,
writings, and photographs |
approximately 1950s-1999 |
| 8 | 9 | Six Months of Fly-Fishing History: The 1996-97 Exhibit
at the Whatcom Museum of History & Art |
approximately 1996-1997 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
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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