Collection context
Summary
- Abstract:
- The Miller, H. mss II, 1951-1952 and 1955, consists primarily of correspondence between author Henry Miller, 1891-1980, and his fourth wife, Eve McClure, 1922-1966.
- Extent:
- 1 Box (1 standard)
- Language:
- Materials are in English .
- Preferred citation:
[Item], Miller, H. mss. II, Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
Henry Miller, 1891-1980, was a writer known for developing a semi-autobiographical novel form that incorporated surrealism, mysticism, social criticism, and other elements.
- Scope and Content:
The Miller, H. mss II, 1951-1952 and 1955, consists primarily of correspondence between author Henry Miller, 1891-1980, and his fourth wife, Eve McClure, 1922-1966. Also present are a few letters to Miller from: members of McClure's family; Miller's third wife, Lepska Miller; librarian and dean of the UCLA library school, Andrew H. Horn, 1914-1983; and artist Abraham S. Weiner, 1897-1982.
The Miller-McClure correspondence begins with introductory letters where they comment on Miller's books, his children, and people they know in common. Later letters are love letters leading up to Eve's moving in with Henry in April and their subsequent marriage in December 1953.
- Acquisition information:
- Purchase. 2005.
- Arrangement:
The collection is arranged in chronological order.
- Physical location:
- Lilly - Stacks
Indexed Terms
- Names:
- Miller, Henry, 1891-1980
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], Miller, H. mss. II, 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