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The U.S. Secretaries of Treasury mss., 1750-1961, consist of letters, documents, and autographs of secretaries of the treasury, government officials, and other prominent people collected by Walter N. Eastburn, 179 South Harrison Street, East Orange, New Jersey.

The Valentine-Masters mss., 1915-1944, consists of the correspondence of businessman, bookseller, and collector, John Valentine, 1895-1955, with poet Edgar Lee Masters, 1868-1950.

The Valentine mss., 1917-1947, consists of the letters and papers of John Valentine, 1895-1955, businessman, bookseller, and book collector.

The Vandenbroucke mss., 1950-1997, consists of the papers, writings, correspondence, audio-visual material, and clippings of Athol Fugard and Russell Vandenbroucke collected during the making of Vandenbroucke's biography of Fugard.

The Van der Post, L. mss., 1977-1984, consists of correspondence between author Laurens Van der Post, 1906-1996, and John Ferrone, his American paperback publisher at Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.

The Vasquez, Richard E. mss., 1960-1990, consists of the papers of Chicano author and journalist Richard E. Vasquez, 1928-1990.

The Vawter mss., 1919-1922, consists of those paintings prepared by John William "Will" Vawter, 1871-1941, Indiana artist, for illustrating The Youth of James Whitcomb Riley and The Maturity of James Whitcomb Riley by John Marcus Dickey.

The Vennewitz, Leila mss., 1964–2007, consists of the papers of translator Leila Vennewitz, 1912–2007.

The Verdi mss. consists of a portrait of composer Giuseppe Verdi painted on a wooden panel.

The Veridian mss., 1981, consists of materials relating to the founding and publication of the first issue of the Veridian newspaper, published in Bloomington, Indiana.

The Verlaine mss., 1895, consists of the letters and writings of author Paul Marie Verlaine, 1844-1896.

The Vernon mss., 1737-1740, consists of contemporary copies and extracts of the correspondence between Admiral Edward Vernon, 1684-1757, and the Great Britain Navy Board.

The Vezin mss., 1891-1902, consists of the writings of actor and playwright Hermann Vezin, 1829-1910.

The office of Undergraduate Development was instituted in 1959 by President Wells. The office of Undergraduate Development's responsibility is to encourage the development of the University's undergraduate program and to keep it in balance with the over-all growth of the institution. Collection consists of administrative records of the Vice President and Dean of Undergraduate Development in two series: Administrative files, 1958-1971, containing correspondence, memos, reports, and speeches; Student Affairs files, 1958-1970, containing correspondence, memos, reports, minutes, publications, and newspaper clippings pertaining to student activities on campus.

The Vidocq mss., 1833-1847, consists of the correspondence of French police officer Eugène François Vidocq, 1775-1857.

The Viereck mss., 1943-1953, consists of typescripts of letters from novelist Upton Beall Sinclair, 1878-1968, to Peter Robert Edwin Viereck, 1916-2006, author and professor of history at Mount Holyoke College.

The Viking Press mss., 1940-1956, consists of the Viking Press office file of its correspondence with novelist Upton Beall Sinclair, 1878-1968.

This project consists of interviews with Russian and Tatarian mothers of three different generations, those born before 1912, those born between 1912 and 1930, and those born after 1930. The interviewees talk about the change in norms and acceptance regarding motherhood due to wars and government changes. Topics discussed include motherhood, reproduction, infant and child mortality, courtship and marriage, fertility and abortion, prenatal care, maternity homes, maternity leave, and pediatric services. These interviews show how traditional practices blended with modern medical practices and ideas over the last one hundred years These interviews were used by David Ransel in his book Village Mothers "2000." The interviews have been transcribed in Russian with some English notes.

This collection consists of items from the library of Vincent Starrett, including publisher's advertisements, book reviews, announcements of Caxton Club meetings, and reproduction of an article.

The Vint mss., ca. 1960, consists of the manuscript and proof-copy material for China Court by Rumer Godden, published by Viking Press in 1961.

Soprano Virginia MacWatters was known not only for her impressive operatic career during which she performed in opera houses throughout the United States, Europe, and South America, but also for her dedication to teaching. In 1957 she joined the voice faculty of the Indiana University School of Music where she remained until her retirement in 1982. She was awarded the prestigious Frederic Bachman Lieber Memorial Award for excellence in teaching in 1979. The collection consists of biographical materials, clippings, programs, teaching files, correspondence, photographs, and scrapbooks.

The Vishniak mss., 1921-1940, consists of the correspondence of former Russian Socialist leader and author Mark Veniaminovich Vishniak, 1883-1977.

The Vlček Mss., 1915-1937, consists of drawings, paintings, reproductions, and stamp designs of Czech artist Jindra Vlček, 1885-1968.

The Vogt mss., 1930-1981, consists of the correspondence, writings, and miscellaneous materials of Gertrude Leinhard Bronson Vogt, 1896-1981.

The Volková, Bronislava mss., 1983-2011, consists of typescripts, drafts, email correspondence and other material relating to poetry in Czech and English by Bronislava Volková, 1946- , Professor of Slavic Languages and Literatures at Indiana University.

The Volwiler mss., 1898-1958, consists of material collected by historian Albert Tangeman Volwiler, 1888-1957, for a biography of Benjamin Harrison, president of the United States from 1889-1893.

The Vonnegut mss., 1941-2007, consists of the papers of novelist Kurt Vonnegut, 1922-2007.

The Vonnegut mss. II, 1965-2002, consists of letters of novelist Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., 1922-2007, written to his youngest daughter, artist Nanette (Nanny) Vonnegut, 1954- .

The Vonnegut mss. III, 1959-2001, consists of individual items acquired from a variety of sources relating to author Kurt Vonnegut, 1922-2007.

The Vonnegut mss. IV, 1950-1998, consist of letters from author Kurt Vonnegut to editor, writer, and literary agent Knox Burger.

The Von Tress mss., 1916-1993, consists of photocopies of manuscripts, pictures, records, letters, and published articles drawn from a memory book of Edward Campbell Von Tress, 1899-1976, an alumnus of Indiana University who helped head the university's Memorial Fund as Alumni Secretary.

The Vorontsov mss., 1764-1814, consists of the correspondence of several members of the Vorontsov family to their bankers in London.

The collection consists primarily of materials related to the gospel musicals Mama, I Want to Sing; Mama, I Want to Sing II; and Born to Sing! Mama 3. It includes scripts, programs, promotional materials, posters, photographs, videos, and sound recordings. Records of the Mama Foundation include programs, press clippings, publicity, and posters.

The Waddell mss., 1944-1987, consists of the World War II correspondence between geologist (Byron) Courtney Waddell, 1916-2003, and his fiancée and then wife, Australian-born Lola Yvonne Line, 1918-1998.

The collection consists primarily of audiocassette copies of the 26-part radio series Wade in the Water, produced by NPR in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, and concieved and hosted by Dr. Bernice Johnson Reagon.

The Wagner-Martin mss., 1962–1991, consists of the correspondence and papers of poet, biographer, and English professor Linda Wagner-Martin, 1936- .

The Wagner mss., 1974-1985, consists of letters, writings, and drawings by and about cartoon artists collected by cartoonist Charles Alan Wagner, 1948- , of Peru, Indiana.

The Wahl mss., ca. 1970-1986, consist of typescripts of works written and edited by Cecilia Hendricks Wahl of Bloomington, Indiana.

The Wain mss., 1955-1959, consists of the correspondence and writings of author John Wain, 1925-1994.

The Wakefield mss., 1950-2011, consists of the papers of novelist, journalist, and screenwriter Dan Wakefield, 1932- .

The Wakefield mss. II, 1995-2002 collection consists of materials related to the film adaptation of Going All the Way by novelist, journalist, and screenwriter Dan Wakefield, 1932-

The Wakoski mss., 1973-1974, consists of the correspondence of poet Diane Wakoski, 1937- , to writer Jonathan Carroll, 1949- , and his wife Beverly Schreiner, 1949?- .

The Wakoski mss. II, 1984-1996, consists of the correspondence of poet Diane Wakoski, 1937- , to poet and magazine editor David Spicer, 1948- .

The Walder, Dennis mss., 1968-2014, consists of the papers of Emeritus Professor of Literature Dennis Walder.

Waldo Lee McAtee was a famous ornithologist and an Indiana University Alumnus. This collection is comprised of papers from when he was a student at Indiana University.

The Walker, Barclay mss., 1859-1927, consists of musical compositions by Barclay Walker, 1859-1927, an Indiana composer, and by his daughter, Mary Josephine (Walker) Wolff.

The Walker, Bruce mss., 1973-1974, consists of the letters of author Robert Bloch, 1917-1994 to Bruce Walker, artist of Largo, Florida.

The Walker, E. mss., 1915-1926, consists of the letters of engraver and printer Emery Walker, 1851-1933, written to the Royal Society of Arts.

The Walker mss., 1912-1920, consists of the correspondence of socialist leader Eugene Victor Debs, 1855-1926, to cartoonist Ryan Walker, 1870-1932, and author Mrs. Maud Helena (Davis) Walker, (Mrs. Ryan Walker), 1870-1925.

The Walker, S. mss., 1915-1923, consists of the correspondence and writings of American dramatist Stuart Walker, 1888-1941.

The Wallace mss., 1865-1949, consists of the correspondence and papers of Lew Wallace, 1827-1905, lawyer, soldier, diplomat, and author.

The Wallace mss. II, 1847-1938, consists of the literary papers of Lew Wallace, 1827-1905, lawyer, soldier, diplomat, and author.

The Wallace mss. III, 1834-1909, consists of microfilm reels of lawyer, soldier, diplomat, and author Lew Wallace and his wife, poet and author Susan Wallace.

The Walpole, H. mss., 1930-1933, consists of letters from novelist Sir Hugh Seymour Walpole, 1884-1941, to Louise Morgan Theis, 1883-1964.

The Walpole mss., 1715-1781, consists of the correspondence of Horatio Walpole, 1st Baron Walpole, 1678-1757, to his brother-in-law, Charles Townshend, 2nd viscount Townshend, 1674-1738.

The Walter J. Moore papers comprise 2.4 cubic feet and spans 1900-1995. There is no personal information on Dr. Moore in this collection, as it consists entirely of research files relating to Moore's two books on Erwin Schrödinger - Schrödinger, life and thought and Life of Erwin Schrödinger. The span dates of the collection include the dates of Schrödinger's publications, research, and correspondence collected by Moore. Moore was a Professor of Chemistry at Indiana University from 1952 to 1973.

Materials of composer, conductor, musicologist, and professor at Indiana University, Walter Kaufmann (1907-1984). Contains original manuscripts (scores and parts), as well as copies of manuscripts, working drafts and sketches, published editions, and reel-to-reel sound recordings of Kaufmann's compositions. Materials also include notes and drafts of lectures, articles, and books written by Kaufmann, as well as some of his published writings. Other materials include lecture papers by students, correspondence, concert programs and reviews, photographs, and monographs about the musics of Asia that were the subjects of much of his research.

Walter Q. Gresham, 1832-1895, was an Indiana lawyer. He also served as a brigadier general in the Civil War, a U.S. District Judge, a U.S. Circuit Court Judge, Postmaster-General, Secretary of the Treasury, and Secretary of State. This collection consists of correspondence from Gresham and about Gresham received by Indiana University from multiple sources, as well as some cards designed to display alongside Gresham's Civil War sword, which was donated to the university by Gresham's family in 1911.

Indiana University administrator Ward Gray Biddle's political career began in 1930 when he was elected to the Indiana state legislature as a Democratic representative from Monroe County, a position he held for the 1931 General Assembly session. In 1932 he was elected to the State Senate from Brown, Greene, and Monroe Counties and served for two more sessions of the General Assembly (1933 and 1935) and two special sessions (1932 and 1936). This collection consists of correspondence, maps, and voter information from Biddle's successful first campaign for the state senate seat from Brown, Greene, and Monroe Counties.

The War of 1812 mss., 1776-1879, consists of individual items acquired separately either as a gift or purchase from a variety of sources, relating to the War of 1812.

Warren d'Azevedo is a retired ethnographer, renowned for his work in anthropology and African studies. D'Azevedo began his research in the 1950s, focusing primarily on African cultures, including the Gola ethnic group of Liberia and the Native American Washoe culture of the Great Basin. This collection consists of d'Azevedo's writings, photographs, memorabilia, and U.S. and Liberian government documents and teaching materials.

In 1953, Warren Everett Roberts became the first person to earn a PhD in Folklore in the United States. He taught at Indiana University from 1949-1994 and was one of the founders of the study of American "folklife" and material culture. The collection represents Roberts' research of vernacular architecture and regional survey of material culture and craftsmanship, particularly in southern Indiana. Collection consists of research files, teaching files, photographs, photographic negatives and slides, publications, and correspondence.

The Warren mss., 1910-1948, consists of correspondence from socialist leader Eugene Victor Debs, 1855-1926, to author Fred D. Warren, 1872-1959.

The Warren, V. mss., 1800-1910, consists of materials related to street cries in the United States and Europe.

Works of Warrington Hudlin.

This project consists of interviews with war veterans. Interviewees discuss their war and military experiences. World War I through the Vietnam War are covered in this project. The interviews include discussions of military food, shelter, weapons, and travel.

The Warwick mss., 1680-1683, consists of a letter book of writer and politician Sir Philip Warwick, 1609-1683.

The Washington Territory Infantry mss., 1861-1866, consists of positive photostats of muster rolls, the originals of which are in the files of the U.S. War Department.

The Watkins mss., 1898-1943, consists of the correspondence and and papers of Oscar L. Watkins, 1861-1945, representative of Ginn & Co., publishers.

The Watkins mss. II, 1882-1927, consists of the diaries and notebooks of Oscar L. Watkins, 1861-1945, representative of Ginn & Co., publishers.

The Watts-Dunton mss., 1832-1914, consists of the writings of critic and author Theodore Watts-Dunton, 1832-1914.

The Waugh mss., 1934-1937, consists primarily of notes, drawings and sketches by comic artist Coulton Waugh, 1896-1973.

W. Carl Jackson served as Dean of Libraries at Indiana University, Bloomington from 1973 to 1980. Over the course of his career, Jackson served in a variety of library roles and was in involved in several library professional organizations. This collection includes correspondence, lecture notes, committee records, subject files, and other papers from Jackson's almost thirty years working in the library profession.

The Weatherwax mss., 1915-1975, consists of the papers of botanist Paul Weatherwax, 1888-1976.

The Weaver mss., 1862-1920, consists of the papers of soldier Samuel S. Weaver, 1839-1924, relating to his service in the Civil War.

The Weaver, W. mss., 1954-1999, consists of the notebooks, manuscript drafts, typescripts, galley proofs, correspondence and related material of literary translator and critic William Weaver, 1923-2013.

The Weaver, W. mss. II, 1833-2006, consists of the correspondence, writings, research, photographs, and teaching materials pertaining to the life and work of literary critic and translator William Weaver, 1923-2013.

The Webb, A.S. mss., 1862-1898, consists of the correspondence and papers of soldier and educator Alexander Stewart Webb, 1835-1911, relating primarily to the Battle of Gettysburg.

The Webb mss., 1923-1927, consists of the correspondence and writings of novelist Mary Gladys (Meredith) Webb (Mrs. Henry Bertram Law Webb), 1881-1927.

The Webster mss., 1831-1901, consists primarily of the family correspondence and diaries of Harlow S. Webster, 1815-1902, of LaPorte County, Indiana.

W. Edson Richmond was a professor in both English and Folklore, and Acting Director of the Folklore Institute (1981-1982) at Indiana University, Bloomington, from 1945 until 1986. This collection documents Richmond's research and publishing in the area of Norwegian and Scandinavian language and culture as well as other academic activities, such as instruction and academic advising, service on departmental and professional committees, and participation in folklore conferences and professional societies. Types of material present in the collection include published and unpublished articles, research and instruction notes, correspondence, and programs and brochures.

The Weeks mss., 1862-1879, consists of the correspondence and papers of soldier William C. Weeks, 1839-1893, and his brother, army officer Harrison Samuel Weeks, 1844-1892.

The Weiner mss., 1886-1950, consist of correspondence, photographs, and papers by and relating to poet Francis Carco and gathered by Seymour S. Weiner.

The Weismann mss., 1878-1881, consists of letters from German biologist August Weismann, 1834-1914, to French biologist Antoine Fortuné Marion, 1846-1900.

The Weissberger mss., 1938-1949, consists primarily of correspondence and legal papers pertaining to the financial affairs of Orson Welles, 1915-1985, and Mercury Theatre, Inc., as handled by Welles' personal attorney, L. Arnold Weissberger, 1907-1981.

The Weissbort mss., 1968-2005, consists of the papers, translations, correspondence, and notes of translator and poet Daniel Weissbort, 1935-2013.

The Weldon mss., 1946-1989, consists of the papers of British author and playwright Fay Weldon, 1931- .

The Weldon mss. II, 1992, consists of the manuscript, art work, and book production materials for A Question of Timing by British author Fay Weldon, 1931- .

The Weldon mss. III, 1983-1996, consists of the papers, writings, drafts, correspondence, corrected typescripts, and articles of British author and playwright, Fay Weldon, 1931- .

The Welles mss., 1930-1950 (bulk 1936-1947), consists of the correspondence, papers, and memorabilia of actor, writer, producer, and director Orson Welles 1915-1985.

The Welles mss. II, ca. 1931-2001, consists of individual items about or relating to actor, writer, producer, and director Orson Welles, 1915-1985.

The Welles mss. III, 1941-1958, consists of three original screenplays and one original play script by actor, writer, director, and producer Orson Welles, 1915-1985.

The Wells, H.B mss., 1980-2000, consists of the writings of Herman B Wells, 1902-2000, president of Indiana University.

The Wells, J.H. mss., 1880-1910, consists of photographs of people and buildings of French Lick, Indiana, and vicinity.

The Wells mss., 1831-1938, consists of correspondence from prominent statesmen and authors, some of which is addressed to Shakespearean commentator William Wells.

The Wenning mss., 1958-1987, consists of appraisals, correspondence, invoices and sales records, and catalogues of Henry W. Wenning, 1911-1987, a rare book dealer specializing in modern first editions.

The Wensinger, Arthur S. mss., 1798-2007, consists of the papers of translator and academic Arthur S. Wensinger, 1926- .

The West mss., 1937-1952, consists of writings, letters, and pictures of or relating to poet Robert Frost, 1874-1963, collected by Herbert Faulkner West, 1898-1974, professor of comparative literature at Dartmouth College.

The West, R. mss., 1907-1984, consists of the correspondence of writer and journalist Rebecca West, 1892-1983.

Interviewees discuss the Black community of Bloomington, Indiana. They also talk about the West Side Community Center as an important gathering place for the community.