William Bittle Wells papers 1890-1960

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William Bittle Wells papers 1890-1960

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William Bittle Wells worked in the Pacific Northwest as a manager, editor, advertiser, and writer for a variety of publications. In 1898 Wells founded the western magazine , which focused on the development of the pacific coast, literature, and humor. Wells became northwest editor and manger for from 1907-1912. Wells then became advertiser for , a publication produced by the Harriman Lines railroad. Next, Wells managed his own printing company, Wells and Company, from 1912 to 1915. For two years, Wells served as editor of , a publication to publicize cities across the nation. In 1917, Wells signed a contract with New York Life Insurance Company where he worked as an insurance agent for the next forty years. After he retired, he focused on writing extensively on Christian religious topics. The collection consists of biographical material, correspondence, high school scrapbooks, class papers from Wells’ attendance at Stanford University, business files documenting his various career endeavors, and personal papers and mementos, including manuscripts and photographs. Pacific Monthly Sunset Magazine Community Publicity Better Cooking

16.0 linear feet, 30 containers

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University of Oregon Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives

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University of Oregon Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives

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Davenport, Homer, 1867-1912

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Wells and Company

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