Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Williams, William, 1727-1791
- Abstract:
- The Williams, W. mss., 1788-1857, consist of the letters and The Journal of Penrose, Seaman by William Williams, 1727-1791, painter and novelist.
- Extent:
- 1 Box (1 standard)
- Language:
- Materials are in English .
- Preferred citation:
[Item], Williams, W. mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
William Williams, 1727-1791, was an painter and novelist who some consider to have written the first American novel, The Journal of Llewellin Penrose, Seaman.
- Scope and Content:
The Williams, W. mss., 1788-1857, consist of The Journal of Penrose, Seaman by William Williams, 1727-1791, painter and novelist; letters to Williams; and correspondence relating to the authenticity of the journal.
- Acquisition information:
- Purchase: 1967 .
- Physical location:
- Lilly - Stacks
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], Williams, W. 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