Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Trefusis, Violet, 1894-1972
- Abstract:
- The Trefusis mss., 1910-1950, consist largely of the letters of Violet Trefusis, English sociatlite and author, photos taken during the latter parts of her life in France, and other items related to her life.
- Extent:
- 2 Boxes (2 standard)
- Language:
- English , French , German .
- Preferred citation:
[Item], Trefusis mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
Violet Trefusis 1894-1972 was an English socialite and author, chiefly-remembered for her affair with the poet Vita Sackville-West during and after the women's respective marriages. During her life she wrote many novels, two memoirs, and many unpublished works and engaged with many famous political figures like French president Francois Mitterand and British King Edward VII.
- Scope and Content:
Correspondence includes the letters to and from Trefusis to her many correspondents. Photographs include mostly pictures of people and places she was in during the later parts of her life. Writings includes various short pieces of writing from Trefusis, including journal entries, thoughts, notes, and essays.
- Acquisition information:
- Purchase: 2004
- Arrangement:
This collection is arranged into the following series: I. Correspondence, II. Photographs, and III. Writings, as well as folders of miscellaneous items like artworks, clippings, invitations, and so on.
- Physical location:
- Lilly - Stacks
Indexed Terms
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.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
-
[Item], Trefusis 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