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Lilly Library

Lilly Library

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Bloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
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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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Heinemann mss., 1967-2018

47 Boxes Collection ID: LMC 2998
The Heinemann mss., 1967-2018, consist of the papers of Larry Heinemann (1944-2019), an American author known primarily for his novels about the Vietnam War.

Wakefield mss., 1950-2011

137 Boxes Collection ID: LMC 2715
The Wakefield mss., 1950-2011, consists of the papers of novelist, journalist, and screenwriter Dan Wakefield, 1932- .

Welles mss., 1930-1950

120 Linear Feet (40 boxes, 147 bound radio scripts, 23 oversize folios, 30 LP boxes) Collection ID: LMC 2009
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.

Wallace mss. III, 1834-1909

1 Box (1 standard) Collection ID: LMC 2708
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.

Colfax mss. II, 1856-1876

1 folio Collection ID: LMC 2549
The Colfax mss. II collection consists of letters, 1856-1876, from Schuyler Colfax to various people.

Ober mss., 1919-1947

2 Boxes (2 standard) Collection ID: LMC 1804
The Ober mss., 1919-1941 and 1947, consist of the correspondence files of literary agent Harold Ober, 1881- 1959, with Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald, 1896-1940, author.

William Ashton (1803-1870): Miscellaneous uncataloged materials, 1810-1868

2 Boxes Collection ID: HX519
This collection consists of commercial, agricultural, and medical materials belonging to William Adolphus Ashton (1803-1870), who tried to establish a co-operative community in Franklin County, Indiana in 1834.

Hammett, Dashiell mss., 1949-1952

2 Folders Collection ID: LMC 2706
The Hammett, Dashiell mss., 1949–1952, consists of correspondence between author Dashiell Hammett, 1894–1961, and his secretary, Muriel Alexander Golden, 1918-2008.

Nakano mss., 1973-2016

6 Volumes Collection ID: LMC 2985
The Nakano mss., 1973-2016, consist of mail art and related material by philatetic artist Hideaki Nakano and "H. N. Local Post."

Corbacho/Pezet mss., 1853-1946

1 Box (1 standard) Collection ID: LMC 2750
The Corbacho/Pezet mss., circa 1853-1946, consists of manuscripts, correspondence, photos and related ephemeral material covering a variety of topics, with a significant emphasis on U.S.-Peruvian relations from 1853-1929, as well as important diplomatic letters relative to the War of the Pacific (1879-1884).

Sanders, Scott Russell mss., ca. 1966-2009

48 Boxes Collection ID: LMC 2412
Consists of the correspondence and papers of Indiana University Distinguished Professor Emeritus Scott Sanders (b. 1945), who taught at IU from 1971-2009.

Palafox mss., 1639-1658

1 Box (1 standard) Collection ID: LMC 1816
The Palafox mss., 1639-1658, consist of documents and correspondence signed by and related to Juan de Palafox y Mendoza, a major figure of the Mexican Colonial era.

McCutcheon, J. T. mss., 1904-1937

1 Box Collection ID: LMC 1698
The McCutcheon, J. T. mss., 1904-1937, consist of pen and ink drawings by John Tinney McCutcheon, cartoonist.

Poole mss., 200-1600

18 Boxes Collection ID: LMC 2452
The Poole mss. are a collection of 137 ancient, medieval and renaissance manuscripts and single leaves ranging from the 3rd to the 16th century. The collection was formed by George Amos Poole, 1907- , printer, of Chicago, whose interest was in the development of scripts which have had a direct influence on the design of Western printing types, rather than in illumination and decoration. Most of this material relates to religious matters.

Elder, Robert K. mss., 1970-2012

101 Boxes Collection ID: LMC 2711
The Elder, Robert K. mss., 1970-2012, consist of the papers of journalist, author, and film critic Rob Elder, 1976- .

Solt mss. II, 1912-2021

62 Boxes (Boxes 1-59, OV1-3) Collection ID: LMC 2607
The Solt mss. II, 1912-2021, consists of the papers of concrete poet and scholar Mary Ellen Solt, 1920–2007.

Pitt/Hollis mss., 1773-1894

1 Volume Collection ID: LMC 2969
The Pitt/Hollis mss., 1773-1894, consist of correspondence between William Pitt the Elder and Thomas Hollis, as well as letters from Lady Hester Pitt to Hollis.

Boorman, John mss., 1940-2014

277 Boxes (207 standard, 70 custom) Collection ID: LMC 2889
The Boorman, John mss., 1940-2014 consists of the papers, memorabilia, and reel–to–reel films of director–writer–producer John Boorman, 1933-.

Martone, Michael mss., 1978-1993

6 Boxes Collection ID: LMC 2768
The Martone, Michael mss., 1968-2021, consists of the papers of Michael Martone, 1955- , author of several novels, collections of essays, and many pieces of short fiction.

Ege mss. II, 1240-1923

1 Box Collection ID: LMC 2973
The Ege mss. II, 1240-1923, consists of Otto Ege's Original Leaves from Famous Books - Eight Centuries portfolio of leaves collected from books deemed historically significant.

Ricketts mss. III, 1856-1979

80 linear feet (56 boxes) Collection ID: LMC 1831
The Ricketts mss. III, 1856-1979, consist of the papers and correspondence of Coella Lindsay Ricketts, 1859-1941, calligrapher and illuminator, and of the work of The Scriptorium operated by Ricketts in Chicago.

Polsgrove, Carol mss., 1964-2007

4 Boxes (4 custom) Collection ID: LMC 2783
The Polsgrove, Carol mss., 1964-1994, bulk 1991-1994, consist of interviews and other recordings related to the book It Wasn't Pretty Folks, But Didn't We Have Fun: Esquire in the Sixties (W.W. Norton, 1995) by Carol Polsgrove, professor and journalist.

History of the Written Word: Pages from the Past, 2400 BCE-1920 CE

1 linear foot (4 volumes) Collection ID: Z4 .H58
The History of the Written Word: Pages from the Past, 2400 BCE-1920 CE, consist of a collection of original leaves from rare books and manuscripts in limited portfolio sets.

Trevor mss., 1964-1984

1 folio Collection ID: LMC 2142
The Trevor mss. consists of letters, ca. 1964-1984, from William Trevor to his editors at Penguin Books.

Upton Sinclair Miscellaneous Materials I: Articles, Source Materials, Photographs, Recordings, Memorabilia, etc., 1878-1968, 1957-1968

57 boxes plus 3 folders Collection ID: PS3537.I85
Includes clippings and articles on the Sacco-Vanzetti case, other research materials for Boston, speeches, and interviews with Upton Sinclair.

Ricketts mss., 800-1899

332 Items Collection ID: LMC 2449
The Ricketts mss., 9th-19th cent., are illuminated medieval and renaissance manuscripts assembled by Coella Lindsay Ricketts, 1859-1941, calligrapher, of Chicago, Illinois. Most of the material relates to religious matters.

Medieval and Renaissance mss., 700-1600

40 Items (4 boxes; 1 folio; 1 volume) Collection ID: LMC 2450
The Medieval and Renaissance mss., 700-1600, consists of individual items acquired from time to time either as a gift or purchased from a variety of sources.

Charlton mss., 1498-1588

1 Box (1 standard) Collection ID: LMC 1182
The Charlton mss., 1498-1588, consists of copies of Aristotelis de poetica interprete Giorgio Valla Placentino; Federicus Cerutus, De re poetica; and Alemannus on Aristotle's Poetic.

India mss., 1757-1947

6 Boxes (1 standard; 5 custom) Collection ID: LMC 2912
The India mss., 1757-1947, consist of letters, writings, business, and other documents relating to India, accumlated from various sources by Glenn Horowitz.

Kopp mss., 1955-1958

2 Folders Collection ID: LMC 2917
The Kopp mss., 1955-1958, consists of correspondence and memorabilia relating to author Sylvia Plath's time at Cambridge, collected by her friend Jane Kopp.

Bradbury mss., 1959

1 folio Collection ID: LMC 1120
The Bradbury mss., 1959, consists of the correspondence of science fiction writer Ray Douglas Bradbury, 1920-2012.

Whitman mss., 1846-1878

255 Items Collection ID: LMC 2440
The Whitman mss., 1846-1878, consist of correspondence of Mrs. Sarah Helen (Power) Whitman, 1803-1878.

Latin American mss. Mexico, 1502-1925

6 Boxes (6 standard) Collection ID: LMC 1620
The Latin American mss. Mexico, 1502-1925, is an extensive collection covering much of Mexican history in depth.

Lafayette mss., 1572-1939

5 folios (oversize) Collection ID: LMC 2326
The Lafayette mss., 1572-1939, consist of correspondence and papers assembled by banker Walter P. Gardner around the central figure of Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette, 1757-1834, general.

Yanez mss., 1597-1831

2 Boxes (2 standard) Collection ID: LMC 2456
The Yanez mss. collection consists of historical documents pertaining to Colonial Ecuador.

Hapgood mss., 1915-1951

12.3 Linear Feet (11 boxes, 5 volumes, 3 folios) Collection ID: LMC 1457
The Hapgood mss., 1915-1951, consists of the papers of labor leader Powers Hapgood, 1899-1949.

Young, C. mss., 1935-2014

43 Boxes (42 standard, 1 custom) Collection ID: LMC 2915
The Young, C. mss., 1935-2014, consist of the writings, correspondence, research materials, and personal papers of journalist and activist Charles M. Young.

Day, Don mss., 1932-1983

12 Boxes Collection ID: LMC 2992
The Day, Don mss., 1932-1983, bulk 1940s-1950s, consist of science fiction and fantasy fan zines, many of them distributed through amateur press associations (APAs), that were collected by Portland, Oregon-based fan Don Day.

Crawford, H. mss., 1895-1978

3.1 linear feet (2 boxes; 2 volumes; 3 folios; 591 items.) Collection ID: LMC 1229
The Crawford, H. mss., 1895-1978, consists primarily of the papers and memorabilia of businessman Hanford Crawford, 1854-1930, of St. Louis, Missouri.

Ege mss. III, 12th-18th centuries

1 Box Collection ID: LMC 2974
The Ege mss. III, 12th-18th centuries, consists of Otto Ege's Original Oriental Manuscripts porfolio of leaves of non-European origin.

Latin American mss., Peru III, 1602-1753

1 Box (1 standard) Collection ID: LMC 2769
The Latin American mss., Peru III, 1602-1753 consists of several documents that trace the historical, economic and social development of what is presently known as Peru, with lesser coverage of Argentina, Bolivia, Chile and Ecuador.

German mss., 16th century-2004

6 bound Collection ID: LMC 1760
The German mss., ca. 16th century-2004, consist of individually acquired letters, documents, and historical and literary manuscripts written in German, relating to the history, culture, and life of Germany.

English literature mss., 1630-1993

906 Items Collection ID: LMC 1334
Consists of individual items acquired separately either as a gift, purchase, transfer, or removal from a variety of sources, relating to English literature. Additions continue to be made.

Near Eastern mss., 700-1915

3.5 linear feet Collection ID: LMC 1789
The Near Eastern mss., 700-1915, consist of a collection of individually acquired manuscripts pertaining to the region formerly known as the Near East, now referred to as the Middle East.

Forwalter mss., 1642-1939

28 Items (1 box; 1 folio) Collection ID: LMC 1385
The Forwalter mss., 1642-1939, are historical documents collected by Dorothy J. Forwalter.

Jonathan Krause Rare Newspaper and Magazine Collection, 1648-1881

1000 items(ca.) Collection ID: E302.1 .J76
The Jonathan Krause Rare Newspaper and Magazine Collection consists of approximately 900 original issues of historical newspapers and magazines, with a focus on late 18th- and early 19th-century American publications.

English History mss., 1655-1931

1 Box Collection ID: LMC 2983
The English History mss. is a miscellaneous collection of manuscripts in English history.

Lish mss., 1951-2017

142 Boxes Collection ID: LMC 2404
The Lish mss., 1951-2017, consists of the correspondence, manuscripts, and papers of editor, writer, and teacher Gordon Lish, 1934- .

Philippine mss., 1750-1968

0.4 linear feet (1 box, 1 bound) Collection ID: LMC 1832
The Philippine mss. consist of original documents and transcripts relating to the Philippine Islands and the Spanish Roman Catholic missions in East Asia.

Hornbooks, ca. 1550-1986

31 Items Collection ID: LT109 .A1
The collection consists of a group of 28 hornbooks. Also included are two auction catalogs for sales where some of the hornbooks were sold and a description of a hornbook in brass from dealer Patrick King's list no. 11, 1986.