Collection ID: LMC 2250
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Summary

Creator:
Christ, Ronald J.
Abstract:
The Christ mss. 1967-2007, consists primarily of notes and drafts of translations by Professor Emeritus of English Ronald Christ. In addition, it contains collected papers from fellow authors and translators Helen Lane and Charles Greenleaf Bell.
Extent:
3.75 linear feet (3 boxes) and 1 award
Language:
Materials are in Spanish ; English .
Preferred citation:

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

Background

Biographical / Historical:

Ronald Christ has published numerous articles on art and literature in addition to his work as a literary translator. He founded Lumen Books as an outlet for architectural and literary writing, especially in translation, and in 1998 was awarded the Eugene M. Kayden National Translation Award for his translation of Eltit's E. Luminata . Christ has also served as the president of PEN New Mexico. Christ enjoyed close friendships and working relationships with many authors and translators, most notably Helen Lane and Charles Greenleaf Bell, the latter of which Christ helped to publish an autobiography.

Scope and Content:

Both the Translations and Additions series consist of typescripts, proofs, manuscripts, drafts, notes, corrections, and correspondence related to works translated by Christ. Professional Files are revisions Christ did for colleagues, various correspondence, and reviews of Christ's work as well as colleagues. The Helen Lane series is primarily Lane's papers or Christ's papers about Lane, including her translation work and correspondence at the time of her death. Lastly, the Charles Greenleaf Bell series are papers and correspondence concerning Christ's colleague and friend.

Acquisition information:
Gift: 2013
Arrangement:

This collection is arranged into five series: Translations, Additions, Professional Files, Helen Lane, and Charles Greenleaf Bell. Translations is further arranged by author subseries and Additions consists of one subseries: Translations, which is arranged alphabetically by author.

Physical location:
Lilly - Stacks

Access

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PREFERRED CITATION:

[Item], Christ 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