Collection ID: LMC 2486
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Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Wing, Betsy.
Abstract:
The Wing mss., ca. 1984-2010, consist of materials pertaining to the literary translations of Elizabeth Nelson Wing.
Extent:
6 Boxes
Language:
Materials are in English , with some French .
Preferred citation:

[Item], Wing mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.

Background

Biographical / Historical:

Elizabeth Nelson Wing has an MFA in Creative Writing from Louisiana State University, and a B.A. with Honors from Bryn Mawr College. She has translated contemporary novels, poetry and non–fiction from the French by such authors as Edouard Glissant, Paule Constant, Assia Djebar, Lucie Aubrac, Didier Eribon, Hélène Cixous, Denis Hollier and Georges Dumézil. She has received numerous fellowships and awards, including translation grants from the International Center for Writing and Translation at the University of California, Irvine; the National Endowment for the Humanities, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Maison des Sciences de l'Homme, Paris.

Scope and Content:

The collection contains primarily drafts of Elizabeth Nelson Wing's translations, as well as occasional correspondence, publicity items, and other materials.

Acquisition information:
Acquired: 2004-2005
Arrangement:

The collection is arranged by the last name of each author.

Physical location:
Lilly - Stacks

Access

RESTRICTIONS:

This collection is open for research.

TERMS OF ACCESS:

Prior arrangements are not necessary before coming to the Library, however, patrons from out of town are encouraged to communicate with the Library in advance of their visits to ascertain availability of materials.

Photocopying permitted only with permission of the Curator of Manuscripts, Lilly Library.

PREFERRED CITATION:

[Item], Wing 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