Wetmore Declamation Bureau

We have been publishing superior award winning speech material since 1923!

Is It Long, I Wonder?
Since 1923 is a little season,
With so much to dream, and so much to do,
And every day has it's own good reason,
So what is another year or two?
--Adapted from poem by: Douglas Malloch

Frances Wetmore started the business in 1923 in Sioux City, Iowa. A year later, her sister, Rae Wetmore joined her. In 1979, grand niece, Patricia Wetmore Arnold and her husband Robert purchased the business from Rae Wetmore.

We take great pride in continuing the tradition of providing the best service possible and high quality speech materials for platform use. Years of excellence in customer service and experience give you the advantage of cutting-edge performances.

Our premiere selections have won numerous awards. Students, teachers, and coaches have relied on us for years for selections that win contests. Our cuttings from the classics are excellent. Our mission is to provide convenient online ordering of exceptional speech material for classroom, competition, and public presentations.

This is a happy business, made especially so by our friendly customers and hundreds of talented young people who have been winners of important contests.

It is with great pleasure and gratitude that we think of the many people who have, since 1923, helped make our business a success.

Thank you,
Patricia and Robert Arnold

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