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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 2012 CLATSKANIE RAY CARVER WRITING FESTIVAL

Every year in Clatskanie we have...

"THE RAY CARVER WRITING FESTIVAL"

FREE EVENT

Details for the 2012 Event will soon be on this site !
Please enjoy looking back at past Festival events.

CLICK HERE FOR
WRITING FESTIVAL DETAILS



 
 
 
 

Student Poetry Contest
Application
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On Saturday April 17th, 2010
we had the first adult "Poetry Slam"
"OUR FIRST ADULT POETRY SLAM"
Click Here to see photos and the story!
 

Student Poetry Winners 2010!!!
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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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