Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Hebrew Translation Workshop.
- Abstract:
- The Hebrew Translation Workshop mss., 1971-2006, consists of papers relating to the Hebrew Translation Workshop, which began in London in 1971 and was known initially as the "Hebrew Poetry Workshop."
- Extent:
- 1 Box (1 standard)
- Language:
- Materials are in English and Hebrew.
- Preferred citation:
[Item], Hebrew Translation Workshop mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
The Workshop met twice yearly, mainly in London but sometimes in Cambridge or Yarton, near Oxford, until the death of one of its primary organizers, Risa Domb (1937-2007). Founded on the initiative of Professor Raphael Loewe of Cambridge, the Hebrew Translation Workshop was run by Professor Nicholas de Lange and in later years by the aforementioned Risa Domb, University Lecturer in Modern Hebrew at Cambridge University and Life Fellow of Girton College. The Workshop provided a collegial atmosphere in which the participants could discuss their own translations of texts in both Hebrew and English, helping both to promote Israeli literature and raise the level of literary translation from Hebrew. Early participants included among others Bernard Lewis, David Daiches, Peter Jay, Peter Levi, Benjamin Tammuz, Leon Yudkin, and Anthony Rudolf. Many of the translations were subsequently published.
- Scope and Content:
The collection consists of papers relating to the Hebrew Translation Workshop, which began in London in 1971 and was known initially as the "Hebrew Poetry Workshop." Meeting Records consist mainly of notes, handouts, readings, and lists of attendees of sessions held from 1971-2006; also included is a "Workshop Index" listing pieces discussed at the 1971-1981 sessions. Correspondents include Nicholas de Lange, Ram Evron, Raphael Loewe, M.J. Popplewell, and E. Silberschlag. Both English- and Hebrew-language materials are in the collection.
- Acquisition information:
- Acquired: 2011
- Processing information:
Processed by Rose Ann Hasty and Matthew Kruse.
Completed in 2011
- Arrangement:
The collection is organized into the following series: I. Meeting Records; II. Correspondence.
- Physical location:
- Lilly - Stacks
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], Hebrew Translation Workshop 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