Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Čapek, Karel, 1890-1938
- Abstract:
- The Čapek mss., circa 1900-1937, consist of letters, drawings, et cetera, of or relating to Czech author Karel Čapek, 1890-1938, acquired at various times from various sources.
- Extent:
- 1 Box (1 standard)
- Language:
- Materials are in Czech .
- Preferred citation:
[Item], Capek mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
The Čapek mss., 1900-1937 contains correspondence by Czech science-fiction author Karel Čapek. Born in 1890, Čapek studied philosophy at Charles University, Friedrich Wilhelm University, and the Sorbonne. During World War I, his spinal problems prohibited him from military service, though the war made him more ideologically critical of violence and totalitarianism. His first major work of fiction was the dystopian play R.U.R (1920), though he also dabbled in detective stories and fairy tale fiction. Čapek is also known for science-fiction novels, including War with the Newts (1936)."
- Scope and Content:
The Čapek mss., circa 1900-1937, consist of letters, drawings, et cetera, of or relating to Czech author Karel Čapek, 1890-1938, acquired at various times from various sources.
Collection size: 11 items
- Acquisition information:
- Purchase: 2003
- Physical location:
- Lilly - Stacks
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], Capek 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