Collection ID: LMC 2615
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Summary

Creator:
Franzen, Cola.
Abstract:
The Franzen, Cola mss., 1982-2010, consist of manuscripts, drafts, correspondence and other material relating to literary translations from the Spanish by translator Cola Franzen, 1923-2018.
Extent:
7 Boxes
Language:
Materials are in English .
Preferred citation:

[Item], Franzen, Cola mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.

Background

Biographical / Historical:

Born in Hart County, Georgia, Franzen (née Wakefield) has published over twenty books of literary translations from the Spanish. She primarily translates the work of contemporary Latin American poets, including Saul Yurkievich (Argentina), Antonio José Ponte (Cuba) and Juan Cameron (Chile), as well as Spanish poets like Jorge Guillén and Frederico García Lorca. She has also translated work on photography and art.

Scope and Content:

Correspondents include: Aurora Bernárdez; Catherine Mayo; Guillermo Núñez; Nancy Peters; Reina María Rodriguez; Robert Wechsler; Rachel Weiss; Saul Yurkievich.

Acquisition information:
Acquired: 2006-2010
Processing information:

Processed by Claire Horton.

Completed in 2014

Arrangement:

Collection is organized into the following series: I. Correspondence; II. Translations; III. Presentations; IV. Critiques; V. Clippings; VI. Publications; VII. Audio-Visual Materials; VIII. Realia.

Physical location:
ALF (Auxiliary Library Facility)

Access

RESTRICTIONS:

This collection is open for research.

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TERMS OF ACCESS:

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PREFERRED CITATION:

[Item], Franzen, Cola mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.

CAMPUS:
Indiana University Bloomington
LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
1200 East Seventh Street
Bloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
CAMPUS:
Indiana University Bloomington
CONTACT:
(812) 855-2452
liblilly@indiana.edu