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Lilly Library

Lilly Library

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The Lilly Library is the rare books, manuscripts, and special collections library of the Indiana University Libraries, Bloomington. Its collections represent a diversity of subjects, including literature; children’s literature; history; folklore; science; radio, film and television; book collecting and bookselling; journalism; and translation.

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Mitchell (Alexander), Minnie Bell
The Mitchell, M.B. mss. are letters, 1939-1949, relating to James Whitcomb Riley and his family, written by Mrs. Minnie Bell (Alexander) Mitchell, author and friend of James Whitcomb Riley.
 

2. Lilly Correspondence mss., 1919-1954 11 Boxes (11 standard)

Lilly, Josiah Kirby, 1893-1966
The Lilly Correspondence mss., 1919-1954, consists of the correspondence of Josiah Kirby Lilly, Jr., 1893-1966, corporation executive of the Lilly Pharmaceutical Company of Indianapolis, Indiana, with bookdealers and individuals concerning the purchase of books, manuscripts, portraits, and prints. This correspondence reveals J.K. Lilly's many interests, among these Edgar Allan Poe and James Whitcomb Riley, the construction and equipment of Eaglecrest Libray at his home, and his membership in the Grolier Club.
 

3. Vawter mss., 1919-1922 0.2 Linear Feet (2 folios)

Vawter, Will, 1871-1941
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.
 
Macy, Albert William, 1853-?
The Macy mss., 1905-1935, consists of the correspondence of author Albert William Macy, 1853-1940, principally with David Laurance Chambers, 1879-1963, vice-president of The Bobbs-Merrill Company, publishers, Indianapolis, Indiana.
 

7. Holstein mss., 1892-1916 1 Box (1 standard)

Riley, James Whitcomb, 1849-1916
The Holstein mss., 1892-1916, consist of personal letters from James Whitcomb Riley, 1849-1916, poet, to Charles Louis Holstein, 1843-1901, lawyer, and Mrs. Magdalena (Nickum) Holstein, 1845-1916. Riley lived with the Holsteins at 528 Lockerbie Street, Indianapolis, Indiana for 23 years.
 

8. Evans, W.E. mss., 1892-1900 1 Box (1 standard)

Riley, James Whitcomb, 1849-1916
The Evans, W.E. mss., 1892-1900, consists of letters, writings, and sketches of James Whitcomb Riley, 1849-1916, poet, collected by Walter E. Evans, an employee of The Bowen- Merrill Company of Indianapolis, Indiana.
 

9. Hitt mss., 1891-1938 1 Box (1 standard)

Riley, James Whitcomb, 1849-1916
The Hitt mss., 1891-1938, consists primarily of letters from poet James Whitcomb Riley, 1849-1916, to journalist George Cooper Hitt, 1851-1944. George C. Hitt & Co. published Riley's first book, The Old Swimmin'-hole and'Leven More Poems, in 1883.