Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Curle, Richard, 1883-1968, Curle, Adam., Allen, Jerry, 1911-, Baines, Jocelyn., Clifford, Hugh Charles, Sir, 1866-1941., Clemens, Cyril, 1902-, Conrad, Borys, 1898-1978., Conrad, John, 1906-1982., Conrad, Joseph, 1857-1924., Crankshaw, Edward., Cunninghame Graham, R. B. (Robert Bontine), 1852-1936., Forman, Maurice Buxton., Garnett, David, 1892-1981., Garnett, Edward, 1868-1937., Johnson, Fred Bates., Price, G. Ward (George Ward), 1886., Savory, Theodore Horace, 1896-, Shively, George, 1893-, Stevens-Cox, James., Walpole, Hugh, Sir, 1884-1941., Watts, Cedric Thomas., Wedgewood, C. V. (Cicely Veronica), 1910-1997., and Wise, Thomas James, 1859-1937.
- Abstract:
- The Curle mss. IV, 1901-1968, consists of the papers of author, traveler and bibliophile Richard Curle, 1883-1968.
- Extent:
- 7 Boxes
- Language:
- Materials are in English
- Preferred citation:
[Item], Curle mss. IV, Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
Richard Curle, 1883-1968, was an author, traveler and bibliophile. In his early career he wrote leaders for such newspapers as the Pretoria News (South Africa), The Rangoon Times (Burma), and The Daily Mail (London). He also wrote articles for other newspapers and magazines, short stories, and books of fiction and non-fiction. In 1912 Curle was introduced to Joseph Conrad and, as a consequence of their long-standing friendship, much of Curle's writings and correspondence with colleagues and friends reflects his considerable knowledge of Conrad and his works.
- Scope and Content:
The Curle mss. IV, 1901-1968, consists of the papers of author, traveler and bibliophile Richard Curle, 1883-1968. Along with letters from other correspondents such as Joseph Conrad, there are also many letters from Curle's son Adam who was raised by his ex-wife Cordelia Fisher Curle after their divorce in 1922. The writings series includes short stories and novels; introductions to books on Conrad, Thomas Hardy and other subjects; and other non-fiction works reflecting Curle's interest in such subjects as natural history, traveling, and book collecting. The collection also contains Curle's diaries dating from 1942-1968 and photographs of himself, family and friends. The miscellaneous series contains personal papers, such as financial, medical and divorce documents, as well as materials pertaining to friends and family including Joseph Conrad, James Stevens-Cox, Cicely Veronica Wedgwood and his brother, James Herbert Curle. The Joseph Conrad subseries contains such highlights as a pen and ink drawing by Conrad and an agreement with RKO Pictures for the film rights to "Heart of Darkness." The printed materials series includes an extensive file of newspaper clippings consisting of articles written by Curle, reviews of his books, and articles about him. Several magazines containing articles written by Curle are also included.
- Acquisition information:
- Purchase: 1996.
- Arrangement:
The collection is organized into the following series: I. Correspondence; II. Diaries; III. Writings; IV. Miscellaneous; V. Photographs; VI. Printed.
- Physical location:
- ALF (Auxiliary Library Facility)
Indexed Terms
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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This collection is open for research.
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- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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Photography and digitization may be restricted for some collections. Copyright restrictions may apply. Before publishing, researchers are responsible for securing permission from all applicable rights holders, then filling out the Permission to Publish form.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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[Item], Curle mss. IV, Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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1200 East Seventh StreetBloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- CONTACT:
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(812) 855-2452liblilly@indiana.edu