Collections

The Bates mss. II, 1968-1980, consists primarily of the letters of English author Herbert Ernest Bates, 1905-1974, to William Harwood Peden, 1913-1999, scholar of English literature.

The Batterton, Davies mss., 1847-1848, consists of materials related to Indiana University alumnus Davies Batterton, 1823-1860.

The Battle Over Citizen Kane mss., 1994-1996, consist of photographs of Orson Welles, William Randolph Hearst, and related topics collected for the production of the documentary film, The Battle Over Citizen Kane (1996). Photographs are reprints collected from archives and collectors for the film production.

The Baumgarten mss., 1957-1971, consist of the correspondence of literary agent Bernice Baumgarten, 1902-1978, with four women authors she represented over the years, as well as a file of general correspondence.

The collection consists of documents from the Birch Bayh Senatorial Papers related to the development of Public Law 96-517, amendments to the Patent and Trademark Laws introduced in the 96th Congress as the University and Small Business Patent Procedures Act and subsequently known as the Bayh-Dole Act of 1980.

The Baylor mss., 1860-1862, consists of photostats of correspondence of John Roy Baylor, 1821-1897.

The Bayne mss., 1966, consists of the tape recorded interviews of Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, 1919-1980, and his minister of court Hossein Ghods-Nakhai, 1894-1977, by journalist Edward Ashley Bayne, 1913-1986.

The Beacons mss., 2006-2008, consists of the administrative files, correspondence, and manuscript materials of Beacons: A Magazine of Literary Translation and its creator and editor Alexis Levitin, 1942-.

The Beals mss., 1967, consist of production material for Carleton Beals' The Great Revolt and Its Leaders: The History of Popular American Uprisings (New York: Abelard-Schuman, 1968).

The Beard mss., 1952-1964, consists of letters from master culinary expert and teacher James Andrews Beard, 1903-1985, to long-time friend and fellow cookbook author Helen Evans Brown, 1904-1964.

Indiana University's Beck Chapel was envisioned by Frank and Daisy Beck and the University Committee on Religion. The goal was to create a spiritual place for people of all religions to pray and meditate. Beck Chapel was completed in 1956. The materials within this collection mostly include pamphlets and booklets with information about the purpose, history, and function of Beck Chapel, as well as event programs such as dedications or presentations. Additionally, it contains the "Book of Remembrance," that lists couples who were married in the chapel as well as the officiant from 1956-1971.

The Beckman mss., 1940-1966, consists of the papers and correspondence of United World Federalists leader Fredrik Woods Beckman, 1886-1978.

The Beerbohm mss., 1899-1944, consists of the drawings and correspondence of Sir Max Beerbohm, 1872-1956, caricaturist and essayist.

The Bellevue Gallery mss., 1976-2014, consist of promotional material and artwork from the Bellevue Gallery in Bloomington, Indiana.

The Bell mss., 1942-2006, consists of the correspondence, writings, and printer's proofs of the works of author Charles Greenleaf Bell, 1916-2010.

The Bell mss., 1945-1997, consists of the lectures, writings and printer's proofs of the works of author Charles Greenleaf Bell, 1916-2010.

The Bellos mss., 1954-2014, consists of correspondence, notes, manuscript drafts, and research files of literary translator and writer David Bellos, 1945-.

The Belton, Don mss., 1907-2009, consists of the papers, writings, and correspondence of Indiana University Assistant Professor of English Don Belton, 1956-2009.

The Belva Davis and William Moore Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame Archives collection contains audiovisual recordings of BFHFI events hosted between 1978 and 1993 as well as text-based documents generated during the production of the 2nd and 18th annual BFHFI Black History Month Celebration in 1975 and 1991.

The Bemelmans mss., 1898-1962, consists of the drawings and sketches of author and illustrator Ludwig Bemelmans, 1898-1962.

The Bement mss., 1843-1891, consists of the correspondence of Isaac Bush, 1815-1864, farmer of LaPorte County, Indiana, and his wife, Sarah Ann (Bement) Bush, 1821-1891.

The Benjamin, Ross mss. consist of manuscripts, corrected page proofs, and drafts of Benjamin's translations from the German.

The Bennett, A. mss., 1910-1954, consist of letters, manuscripts, and an original cartoon by and relating to author Arnold Bennett.

The Bennett mss., 1929-1968, consists of ledgers, accounts, and scrapbooks of the Bennett Book Studios of New York City.

The Bennett, S. mss., 1985-1996, consists primarily of the correspondence of author Patrick O'Brian, 1914-2000, with rare book and manuscript dealer Stuart Bennett, 1950-.

The Benns mss., 1914-1996, consists of the correspondence and papers of the F. Lee Benns family, and particularly of Kate Lee (Benns) Robinson Sturgeon, 1916-1997.

The Bensman, David mss., 1976-1997, consists of the research materials of David Bensman, a professor in the School of Management and Labor Relations at Rutgers University, which he amassed in the process of writing Central Park East and Its Graduates: "Learning by Heart."

The Benson mss., 1960-1989, consists of the correspondence, notes and transcripts, photographs and A/V material of South African writer and biographer Mary Benson, 1919-2000.

The Bentley, C.F., mss., 1893-1905, consists of papers on banking and currency reform by banker Charles Frederick Bentley, 1843-1908.

The Bentley mss., 1891-1968, consists of the correspondence and writings of author Arthur Fisher Bentley, 1870-1957.

The Bentley mss. II, 1890-1965, consists of the correspondence and writings of Arthur Fisher Bentley, 1870-1957, philosopher and author.

Bernard M. Fry was a librarian and Dean of Indiana University's Graduate Library School from 1967 to 1980. Before his time at IU, Fry served in various librarian and bibliographer positions at Mary Washington College, the Library of Congress, US Army Corps of Engineers, the Atomic Energy Commission, the National Science Foundation, and the Department of Commerce. His papers include his research, writings, materials related to his association with Pergamon Press, and correspondence related to his professional activities before his tenure at IU.

The Bernays mss., 1890-1955, consists of manuscripts collected by Louise (Lee) Bernays, 1888-1974, librarian of The Indianapolis News for twenty-three years.

The Bernofsky mss., 1993-2007, consists of correspondence, manuscripts, and proofs of translator Susan Bernofsky, 1966-.

The Bernstein mss., 1931-1934, are photostats of correspondence between Thomas Wolfe, 1900-1938, novelist, and Mrs. Aline (Frankau) Bernstein, 1881-1955, stage set designer, and a book review by Wolfe.

The Berrigan mss., 1965-1979 (bulk 1965-1967), consists of letters from poet and editor Thomas Willard Clark, 1941-2018, to poet Ted Berrigan, 1934-1983.

The Berry mss., 1925-1971, consists of the papers of diplomat Burton Yost Berry, 1901-1985.

The Berry mss. II, 1937-1982, consist of the correspondence of United States diplomat and antique collector Burton Yost Berry, 1901-1985.

The Bertendona mss., 1581-1667, consists of the papers of Spanish Armada admiral Martín de Bertendona, 1530?-1604.

Bert J. Vos was a professor of German at Indiana University from 1908-1937, and Professor Emeritus of German from 1937-1945. Collection primarily consists of research notes relating to Vos' publications.

The Berwald mss., 1890-1925, consists of original artwork for German book covers by book illustrator Ludwig Berwald, 1865-.

The Best mss., 1852-1862, consists of the letters of bricklayer, plasterer, California miner, and farmer A. Jackson Best, 1820-1862.

The Chi Chapter of Beta Phi Mu, the international honor society for library and information studies, was established at Indiana University in 1971. Collection consists of administrative files that were created by various officers of the Chi Chapter from the first years of the group's existence through 2010.

This collection consists of the personal research, publications, correspondence, and teaching materials of Betty Jo (B.J.) Irvine, the Director of the Indiana University Fine Arts Library from 1969 to 2007. It also contains work related to her activities with professional organizations such as Art Libraries Society of North America (ARLIS/NA).

Betty van der Smissen was an alumna of the University of Kansas and Indiana University and an educator, writer, and consultant in the field of outdoor recreation and risk management. Contents of this collection date from 1954 through 2008 and consist mainly of teaching material such as course syllabi, correspondence, readings, and exams; research and drafts of publications; handbooks and self-assesment material for park and recreation agency accreditations; and material related to van der Smissen's participation in professional organizations and conferences.

The not-for-profit group Beyond the Pale Productions was founded in 1998 to promote avant-garde and improvisational jazz in the Bloomington, Indiana area. This collection includes includes press releases, newspaper clippings and flyers announcing upcoming concerts as well as background information on individual artists.

The Bezruč mss., 1920-1949, consist of the correspondence and manuscripts of Petr Bezruč.

This is an artificially created collection that contains recordings and promotional materials for interviews and events created as part of the Indiana University Black Film Center & Archive's ongoing in-house research and outreach initatives.

The Bicknell, E. mss, 1897-1963, consists primarily of family letters, papers, and photographs of Ernest Percy Bicknell, 1862-1935, vice-chairman of the American Red Cross.

The Bicknell mss., 1828-1881, consist of the papers of George Augustus Bicknell, 1815-1891, of New Albany, Indiana, professor of law at Indiana University, 1861-1870, and a member of Congress from Indiana, 1877-1881.