Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Banta, R. E. (Richard Elwell), 1904-
- Abstract:
- The Banta, R.E. mss., 1938-1977, consists of the writings and research notes of Richard Elwell Banta, 1904-1977, bookman and raconteur.
- Extent:
- 2 Boxes (2 standard)
- Language:
- English .
- Preferred citation:
[Item], Banta, R.E. mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
Richard Elwell Banta was born in Martinsville, Indiana, on February 16, 1904, to Pearl Elwell and William Banta. The family eventually moved to Crawfordsville, Indiana, where Banta attended Crawfordsville High School and Wabash College. From 1925 to 1935, Banta ran an advertising business, and he later worked as a bookseller, the director of public relations, and the assistant to the President at Wabash College. Banta died on December 4, 1977, in Crawfordsville, Indiana.
- Scope and Content:
The Banta, R.E. mss., 1938-1977, consists of the writings and research notes of Richard Elwell Banta, 1904-1977, bookman and raconteur. Included in the collection are drafts and typescripts of articles and books by Banta; speeches or talks delivered to historical society meetings, to graduate history students, and on holiday ceremonial occasions; the unpublished manuscripts of his last work, Utopia on the Wabash: A History of New Harmony; as well as research notes and copies of correspondence relating to Fort Michilimackinac, and to the Prophet and his brother Tecumseh.
Note on Indexing Term - "Art": Included are original drawings for Rake's Progress: The Story of Edward Allen Hannegan.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift: 1978
- Arrangement:
This collection is arranged following original order.
- Physical location:
- Lilly - Stacks
Indexed Terms
- Subjects:
- Art
- Names:
- Banta, R. E. (Richard Elwell), 1904-
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], Banta, R.E. 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