Edward Paul Wellen Papers
Collection Overview
Abstract
The Edward Paul Wellen Papers consist of manuscript materials, related correspondence, news clippings, and author's notes for many of Wellen's short stories and Wellen's novel published prior to 1974.
Dates
- Creation: 1948-1974, undated
Extent
3.26 Cubic Feet (10 archives boxes)
Creator
- Wellen, Edward (Person)
Scope and Contents
The Edward Paul Wellen Papers consist of edited manuscripts for many of Wellen's short stories and for his novel, Hijack. The collection also includes correspondence, news clippings, and extensive author's notes related to Wellen's writings. Items in this collection are organized alphabetically by the published title of the literary work, noting any working titles when known, and then organized chronologically.
Researchers interested in the writing and publishing process of mid-twentieth century short story writers in the science fiction and mystery genres will find this collection useful.
Biographical / Historical
Edward Paul Wellen (1919-2011) was an American author, primarily of short stories. His mystery stories have been published in Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine, Espionage Magazine, Mike Shayne Mystery Magazine, and Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine, among many others. Wellen's science fiction work appeared in Amazing, Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, Galaxy, and many other publications. His only science fiction novel, Hijack, was published in 1971.
Conditions Governing Access
No known access restrictions.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright and other restrictions may apply to the materials in this collection. Researchers using this collection assume full responsibility for conforming to the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright, and are responsible for securing permissions necessary for publication or reproduction.
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The materials in this collection were transferred to the Browne Popular Culture Library by Edward Paul Wellen in 1974.
Processing Information
This finding aid was created by Manuscripts and Outreach Archivist Steve Ammidown in June 2018. Updated and input into ArchivesSpace by Tyne Lowe, Manuscripts Archivist, with the assistance of Collin Andrews, Graduate Assistant, in March 2023.
Genre / Form
- Title
- Guide to the Edward Paul Wellen Papers
- Author
- Steve Ammidown, Tyne Lowe, Collin Andrews
- Date
- 2018, 2023
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin