Collection ID: LMC 2819
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Collection context

Summary

Abstract:
The Avery, Martha mss., 1800-1970, consist of Mongolian and Tibetan woodblocks and manuscripts collected by Martha Avery.
Extent:
12 Boxes
Language:
Tibetan , Mongolian .
Preferred citation:

[Item], Avery, Martha mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.

Background

Biographical / Historical:

Martha Avery received a BA in Chinese and Japanese languages as well as an MBA from the Wharton School before entering the field of publishing. Until 2019, Avery was president of Avery Press, Inc., whose goal was to foster intellectual exchange between Western and Chinese markets and authors.

Scope and Content:

The collection consists of block prints, manuscripts and printing blocks of Mongolian and Tibetan rolls and scrolls.

Acquisition information:
Gift: 2013
Arrangement:

The collection is arranged following original order, as well as by size of item.

Physical location:
ALF (Auxiliary Library Facility)

Access

RESTRICTIONS:

This collection is open for research.

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TERMS OF ACCESS:

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:

[Item], Avery, Martha mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.

CAMPUS:
Indiana University Bloomington
LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
1200 East Seventh Street
Bloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
CAMPUS:
Indiana University Bloomington
CONTACT:
(812) 855-2452
liblilly@indiana.edu