Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Derleth, August William, 1909-1971
- Abstract:
- The Derleth mss., 1958-1965, consists of the writings of author August William Derleth, 1909-1971.
- Extent:
- 2 Boxes
- Language:
- Materials are in English
- Preferred citation:
[Item], Derleth mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
August William Derleth, 1909-1971, was an author from Sauk City, Wisconsin. Although Derleth's literary strengths are exemplified in his nostalgic writings about the Midwestern prairies, he is best remembered for his "weird" fiction, fantasy, and science fiction works. His work includes The Sac Prairie Saga, a collection of regional works that explore this history of Sauk City and the surrounding area, his mystery series about detective Solar Pons, and several stories for children. In 1939 Derleth founded Arkham House, which was the first publishing house to publish the works of H.P. Lovecraft.
- Scope and Content:
Consists of writings of August William Derleth. The collection contains printer's copies and galley proofs, many with holograph notes and corrections. The works in this collection represent his Sac Prairie and Wisconsin Saga fiction. Titles include Concord Rebel, Wisconsin Country, Countryman's Journal, The Hills Stand Watch, The House on the Mound, The Moon-Tenders, The Shadow in the Glass, and Wisconsin in their Bones.
- Acquisition information:
- Purchase: 1965, 1969.
- Arrangement:
The collection is arranged in a single series: Writings.
- Physical location:
- ALF (Auxiliary Library Facility)
Indexed Terms
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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This collection is open for research.
Many collections are housed offsite; retrieval requires advance notice. Please make an appointment a minimum of one week in advance of your visit.
- 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], Derleth mss., 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