Edward Paul Wellen Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0101

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

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.

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