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CLATSKANIE, OREGON; Birthplace of Raymond Clevie Carver, Jr. 
(May 25, 1938 – August 2, 1988)   was a poet and American short story writer . 
Ray Carver is considered a major American writer of the late 20th century.
 
 

Ray Carver Clatskanie Memorial 


 
 
JOIN US FOR THE 2011 CLATSKANIE RAY CARVER WRITING FESTIVAL
 
 

On Saturday April 17th, 2010 we had the first adult "Poetry Slam"
"OUR FIRST ADULT POETRY SLAM"
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Student Poetry Winners!!!
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"It was a great success, join us for the next one in 2011 !!!"



Message from Mayor Diane Pohl

 


The Artists of Clatskanie thank Founding Father of the Clatskanie Ray Carver Writing Festival,
Volunteer and Contributor to the Community: Ernie Carman
 


Clatskanie Library











 
 
LAST YEAR 2009




 
 

A look back at our 3RD Annual
Ray Carver Writing Festival/May 2009


SPIKE WALKER

Guest Speaker
Author - Spike Walker

"Coming back Alive"
"Alaska"
"Nights of Ice"
"Working on the Edge"

See these books

 



Nephew of Raymond Carver - Caleb, now a writer in his own right.