Collection context
Summary
- Abstract:
- This collection includes essays, editorials, and fictional work by Algren as well as interviews with Algren, essays about Algren, and essays about his work.
- Extent:
- 4 Boxes
- Language:
- Materials are in English .
- Preferred citation:
[Item], Periodical Contributions by and about Nelson Algren, Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
American author Nelson Algren, 1909-1981, is best-known for his novel The Man with the Golden Arm (1949), which won the National Book Award.
- Scope and Content:
This collection includes essays, editorials, and fictional work by Algren as well as interviews with Algren, essays about Algren, and essays about his work.
- Acquisition information:
- Purchase: 2008
- Arrangement:
The periodical contributions are organized into two series, each with two boxes. Each series is arranged chronologically.
Indexed Terms
- Names:
- Algren, Nelson, 1909-1981
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:
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[Item], Periodical Contributions by and about Nelson Algren, 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