James Stevens Manuscript

Collection

Identifier: WCMss-625

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The James Stevens Manuscript contains the manuscript “Washington: The Enterprise State” by James Stevens which was published in 1953. There are two copies of the manuscript with comments from Dr. Robert Whitner, a former Whitman history professor, and a letter from Stevens addressed to Chester Maxey. The book is about regional history in the Pacific Northwest.

Dates

Creation: 1953

Creator

Stevens, James, 1892-1971 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Biographical Note

James Stevens was an American writer and poet. He was born in 1892 in Iowa. He worked at logging camps as a teenager and later fought in World War One. He is widely known for his own interpretations of the legend of Paul Bunyan, and he had his poetry and stories published in the magazine the American Mercury. Later on in life, he worked in public relations for the West Coast Lumberman's Association. Stevens died in 1971.

Extent

0.2 Linear Feet (1 manuscript box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The James Stevens Manuscript contains the manuscript for the book “Washington: The Enterprise State” by James Stevens which was published in 1953. It also houses notes from Dr. Robert Whitner.