Collection ID: LMC 2255
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Summary

Creator:
Fahnestock, Lee
Abstract:
The Fahnestock mss., 1975-1979, consists of the correspondence and translations by Lee Fahnestock of works by French author Michael Butor, 1926- .
Extent:
4 Boxes
Language:
Materials are in English and French .
Preferred citation:

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

Background

Biographical / Historical:

Lee Fahnestock was born August 3, 1928, in Newport, Rhode Island. She attended Vassar College, the Sorbonne, and received bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Iowa. In addition to Butor, she has translated works by such French authors as Victor Hugo, Francis Ponge, and Jean-Paul Sartre. She served as president of the American Literary Translators Association from 1991-1993, and on May 12, 2000, she was made "Chevalier dans l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres" an honor bestowed by the French government on those who have made an outstanding contribution to the cultural life of France.

Scope and Content:

The Fahnestock mss., 1975-2009, consists of the correspondence, printed books and translations by Lee Fahnestock of works by French authors such as Jean-Paul Sartre, Victor-Marie Hugo, and Francis Ponge.

Acquisition information:
Gift: 2003
Arrangement:

This collection is arranged in the following order: Series I. Victor-Marie Hugo, Les Misérables. Series II. Francis Ponge. Series III. Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone De Beauvoir. Series III. Smaller Authors.

Physical location:
Lilly - Stacks

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PREFERRED CITATION:

[Item], Fahnestock 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