Collection context
Summary
- Abstract:
- The Storm mss., 1853-1958, consist of letters and articles of and pertaining to Theodor Storm, 1817-1888, author, assembled by Elmer Otto Wooley, 1883-1964, professor.
- Extent:
- 5 Boxes (5 standard) and 1 folio
- Language:
- Materials are in German.
- Preferred citation:
[Item], Storm mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
Theodor Storm, 1817-1888, was a German writer known for his work within the German realism genre. Born in Husum, he studied law at Kiel and Berlin. He is known best for the Novelles Immensee (1849) and Der Schimmelreiter (1888).
In 1836, when Storm was 19 years old, he became infatuated with 10-year-old Bertha von Buchan. He proposed to her in 1842; she refused. He went on to marry his cousin Konstanze Esmarch in 1846, and then after her death, he married Dorothea Jensen in 1866.
Elmer Otto Wooley, 1883-1964, was a professor of German at Indiana University with a great interest in Theodor Storm.
- Scope and Content:
The Storm mss., 1853-1958, consist of letters and articles of and pertaining to Theodor Storm, 1817-1888, author, assembled by Elmer Otto Wooley, 1883-1964, professor. In addition, there is biographical material in the collection. Further correspondence between W. Post and Wooley about Storm is included.
- Acquisition information:
- Acquired: Gift. 1974.
- Physical location:
- Lilly - Folio; Lilly - Stacks
Indexed Terms
- Subjects:
- German literature
- Names:
- Storm, Theodor, 1817-1888
Wooley, Elmer O. (Elmer Otto)
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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This collection is open for research.
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- 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], Storm 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