Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Wortsman, Peter
- Abstract:
- The Wortsman mss., 1977-2006, consist of the writings, translations, correspondence, and professional files of translator Peter Wortsman.
- Extent:
- 4 Boxes (4 standard)
- Language:
- English , German .
- Preferred citation:
[Item], Wortsman mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
Peter Wortsman (b. 1952) is an author, medical and travel journalist, and translator of literature from German to English. Wortsman attended Brandeis University and was a Fulbright Fellow in 1973, studying German folklore at Albert Ludwig Universitat in Freiburg West Germany.
- Scope and Content:
Writings consist of typescripts and materials related to books, plays, short stories, and articles written by Wortsman. Translations consist of drafts and materials related to Wortsman's translations of various German works. Correspondence includes personal and professional letters regarding publishing and readings. Presentations/Lectures consist of research materials and transcripts of presentations and speeches given by Wortsman. Miscellaneous includes a number of manuscript documents, both personal and professional, as well as other research and professional file materials.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift: 2007
- Arrangement:
The collection is arranged into the following series: Writings, Translations, Correspondence, Presentations/Lectures, and Miscellaneous.
- Physical location:
- Lilly - Stacks
Indexed Terms
- Subjects:
- Literature--translating
German literature
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], Wortsman 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