Collection context
Summary
- Abstract:
- The Mitchell, B. mss., 1980-1984, consist of the correspondence between Breon Mitchell, 1942- , professor of comparative literature, and editors at New Directions and others relating to Ezra Pound translations of short stories by French writer Paul Morand, 1888-1976.
- Extent:
- 2 Boxes (2 standard)
- Language:
- Materials are in English ; French ; German .
- Preferred citation:
[Item], Mitchell, B. mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
Breon Mitchell, 1942- , is an Indiana University professor of Germanic Studies, a translator of German to English, and a Samuel Beckett bibliographer.
- Scope and Content:
The Mitchell, B. mss., 1980-1984, consist of the correspondence between Breon Mitchell, 1942- , professor of comparative literature, and editors at New Directions and others relating to Ezra Pound translations of short stories by French writer Paul Morand, 1888-1976. Included are drafts of those translations as edited by Breon Mitchell and a final typescript for two short collections: "Fancy Goods" with Preface by Marcel Proust, and "Open All Night." The translations were published by New Directions in 1984. (Lilly PQ2625 .O67 T2813).
Among the correspondents in the file are Donald Clifford Gallup, Peter Glassgold, James Laughlin, Breon Mitchell and Richard Sieburth.
- Acquisition information:
- Transfer. 1994.
- Physical location:
- Lilly - Stacks
Indexed Terms
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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- PREFERRED CITATION:
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[Item], Mitchell, B. 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@iu.edu