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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 
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JOIN US FOR THE 2013 CLATSKANIE RAY CARVER WRITING FESTIVAL

Every year in Clatskanie we present to Writers and Poets...

"THE RAY CARVER WRITING FESTIVAL"

Student Poetry Contest Application Information

This years Adult Poetry Slam (18 and over), Was Saturday April 28, 2012-SEE DETAILS


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A Message from Mayor Diane Pohl
A little about the Ray Carver Writing Festival
Founder Ernest Carman


Visit The Clatskanie Library


 

A look back at the Ray Carver Writing Festival

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

Past guest speaker
Author - Spike Walker

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

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