Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Cagle, William R. (William Rea)
- Abstract:
- The Cagle mss. II, 1977-2002, consists of the correspondence and tributes of and to former Lilly Librarian William R. Cagle.
- Extent:
- 1 Box (1 standard)
- Language:
- Materials are in English .
- Preferred citation:
[Item], Cagle mss. II, Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
The Cagle mss. II, 1977-2002 contains the correspondence of and tributes to former Lilly Librarian William R. Cagle (1933-2017). Born in Hollywood, California, Cagle studied at UCLA and Oxford University and went on to serve in the U.S. Army. In 1960, he became Assistant to the Librarian at the Huntington Library in San Marino. In 1962, he served as Librarian for English at Indiana University. Cagle became Assistant Lilly Librarian in 1967 at the Lilly Library. He then remained at the Lilly as Lilly Librarian from 1977 to 1997.
- Scope and Content:
This collection includes correspondence from various authors, book dealers and university colleagues. It also includes letters and tributes recieved by Bill Cagle on the occasion of his retirement as Lilly Librarian in May 1997.
- Acquisition information:
- Acquired: 2004
- Arrangement:
This collection is maintained in its original order.
- 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.
- 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], Cagle mss. II, 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