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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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The Breon Mitchell Collection of Bilingual Dictionaries, 1559-1998

80 Boxes Collection ID: Z7004.D5B7
Consists of a collection formed by Professor Breon Mitchell of first and early editions of bi–lingual dictionaries of languages throughout the world, including the languages of Africa, the Americas, Asia, and the Pacific Rim.

Schab, William H. mss., dates unknown

2 Boxes Collection ID: LMC 2785
The Schab, William H. mss, dates unknown, consist of auction and dealer catalog clippings, mainly focusing on German-speaking cities and works from the 15th and 16th centuries.

The Library of Bernhard Schwenke, Country Parson in Eastern Thuringia, 1816-1885

6 Boxes Collection ID: BX4810.S39
Includes the library of Bernhard Schwenke, county parson in Eastern Thuringia.

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.

Untermeyer mss. IV, 1936-1942

0.1 Linear Feet (1 folio) Collection ID: LMC 2032
The Untermeyer mss. IV, 1936-1942, consists of poems collected in an album by author Louis Untermeyer, 1885-1977.

Eastman mss. V, 1880-2009, 2008, 2018

34 Boxes Collection ID: LMC 2933
The Eastman mss. V, 1880-2009, consist of the photographs, correspondence, personal papers, writings, and legal documents of Max Eastman, 1883-1969; and Yvette Szekely Eastman, 1912-2014.

Costa, Margaret Jull mss., 1980-2016

13 Boxes Collection ID: LMC 2610
The Costa, Margaret Jull mss., 1980–2016, consists of the papers of one of the most important literary translators of her time, Margaret Jull Costa, 1949-.

Ngũgĩ mss., ca. 1950s-2014

79 Boxes (74 standard, 5 custom) Collection ID: LMC 2905
The Ngũgĩ mss. (ca. 1950s-2014) consist of the papers of Kenyan author, playwright, essayist, educator, and activist Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o.

Lockridge mss. III, circa 1837-2000

38 Boxes Collection ID: LMC 2776
Lockridge mss. III, circa 1837-2000, consists of the correspondence, unpublished manuscripts, photos, papers, and audio tapes pertaining to the life and work of author Ross Lockridge, Jr., 1914-1948, and the Lockridge family.

Baker Street Irregulars mss., 1923-2021

72 Boxes Collection ID: LMC 2936
The Baker Street Irregulars mss., 1923-2007, consists of correspondence, business files, and publications of the Baker Street Irregulars, a Sherlock Holmes literary society founded in 1934.

Willkie mss., 1934-1945

500000 Items Collection ID: LMC 2191
The Willkie mss., 1934-1945, consist of correspondence, diaries, political memorabilia of Wendell L. Willkie.

Slocum mss., 1955-2012

50000 Items Collection ID: LMC 2681
The Slocum mss., 1955-2012, consists of the papers of Jerry Slocum, 1931-, and the Slocum Puzzle Foundation.

Walder, Dennis mss., 1968-2014

11 Boxes Collection ID: LMC 2834
The Walder, Dennis mss., 1968-2014, consists of the papers of Emeritus Professor of Literature Dennis Walder.

Deam Wilderness mss., 1963-1988

3 Boxes Collection ID: LMC 2709
The Deam Wilderness mss., 1963-1988, consists of papers collected by Claude Ferguson, Supervisor of the Hoosier National Forest, during the founding and designation process of the Charles C. Deam Wilderness as Indiana's only Federal Wilderness area.

Johnston, Bill mss., 2001-2010

4 Boxes (4 standard) Collection ID: LMC 2754
The Johnston, Bill mss., 2001-2010, consists of the translations, drafts, notes, and other documents surrounding the translation work of various Polish poets and writers by Professor Bill Johnston.

Grenier, A. mss., 1948-2022

6 Boxes Collection ID: LMC 2710
The Grenier, A. mss. consists of poetry manuscripts, personal correspondence, journals, photo albums, and other miscellaneous realia relating to the creative work of Armenian-American poet Arpine Konyalian Grenier, 1943-.

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-.

Collins mss., 1926-2001

35 Boxes Collection ID: LMC 2411
The Collins mss., ca. 1926-2001, consists of the correspondence, writings, photographs, albums and chess club records of influential American chess teacher John William (Jack) Collins, 1912-2001.

Wensinger, Arthur S. mss., ca. 1798-2007

7 Boxes Collection ID: LMC 2877
The Wensinger, Arthur S. mss., 1798-2007, consists of the papers of translator and academic Arthur S. Wensinger, 1926- .

Sinclair, Clive mss., 1948-2011

31 Boxes Collection ID: LMC 2829
The Sinclair, Clive mss., 1948-2011, consists of the papers and correspondence of British author Clive Sinclair, 1948-2018.

Sarang mss., 1967-2008

5 Boxes (4 boxes, 1 custom) Collection ID: LMC 2617
The Sarang mss., 1967-2008, consists of correspondence, notes, and personal materials of writer Vilas Sarang, 1942-2015.

Fainlight mss., 1935-1982, bulk 1950-1982

500 Items Collection ID: LMC 2604
The Fainlight mss., 1935-1982 [bulk circa. 1950-1982], consist of the papers of poet, Harry Fainlight, 1935-1982. The collection also includes correspondence of his sister, Ruth Fainlight, regarding Harry Fainlight written during and after his lifetime, as well as materials about him that she gathered and created after his death.

Jennings Lumber Co. mss., 1867-1915

11 Boxes (10 standard, 1 custom) Collection ID: LMC 1643
The Jennings Lumber Co. mss., 1867-1915, consists of the accounts, records, and correspondence of the Jennings family of New Castle, Indiana, with particular reference to their several business and manufacturing firms.

Weaver, W. mss. II, 1833-2006

27 Boxes Collection ID: LMC 2690
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.

Barnstone mss., 1948-2015

65 Boxes Collection ID: LMC 2343
The Barnstone mss., 1948-2015, consists of the papers of poet and translator Willis Barnstone, 1927-.

Archipelago Books mss., 1981-2016

1 folio (oversize) Collection ID: LMC 2542
The Archipelago Books mss., 1981-2016, consists of the records of Archipelago Books, founded by Jill Schoolman in 2003.

Willkie Clubs mss., 1940

35 Boxes (31 standard, 4 custom) Collection ID: LMC 2325
The Willkie Clubs mss., 1940, consists of the presidential campaign records of the Associated Willkie Clubs of America for the U.S. presidential election of 1940.

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- .

Russell mss., 1889-1933

1 Box (1 standard) Collection ID: LMC 1929
The Russell mss. consist of correspondence, 1889-1933, and writings, 1895-1933, of George William Russell, (A.E.), 1867- 1935, poet, and of Frederic Prokosch, 1908-1989, author.

O'Brian mss., ca. 1970-1994

5 Boxes (4 standard, 1 custom) Collection ID: LMC 1943
The O'Brian mss., ca. 1970-1994, consists primarily of notes and full-text manuscripts of author Patrick O'Brian's historical sea novels. Autograph manuscripts for eighteen of the twenty published novels are present.

Campbell mss., 1931-1936

1 Box (1 standard) Collection ID: LMC 1169
The Campbell mss., 1931-1936, consists of the writings of Roy Campbell, 1901-1957, poet, and correspondence with his wife, Mary Margaret (Garman) Campbell, 1898-1979.

Wright, B. mss., ca. 1930-2009

17 Boxes Collection ID: LMC 2360
The Wright B. mss., ca. 1930-2009, consists of the papers of translator Barbara Wright relating to her English translations of French authors.

Plath mss. II, 1932-1977

23 Boxes (Boxes 1-6, 6a, 7, 7a, 8-19; Oversize 3; Oversize 8) Collection ID: LMC 1862
Consists of the correspondence, writings and memorabilia of poet Sylvia Plath, 1932-1963, and her family.

Woods mss., 1977-2004

7 Boxes (7 standard) Collection ID: LMC 2269
The Woods mss., 1977-2004, consist of correspondence and manuscripts of German works translated into English by John Edwin Woods.

Norse mss., 1934-1980

13 Linear Feet (11 boxes, 2 folios) Collection ID: LMC 2340
The Norse mss., 1934-1980, consist of correspondence, writings, photographs, and memorabilia of poet Harold Norse, 1916-2009.

Meier mss., 1927-2010

32 Boxes Collection ID: LMC 2653
The Meier mss., 1927-2010, consists of the correspondence and papers of education reformer Deborah W. Meier (1931-), who is frequently credited with founding the modern small schools movement in the United States.

Boxer mss. III, 1647-1999

26 Linear Feet (20 boxes, 3 oversize) Collection ID: LMC 3012
The Boxer mss. III, 1647-1999, consists of the correspondence, papers and memorabilia of historian Charles R. Boxer, 1904-2000.

Baker, E. mss., 1958-2003

5 Boxes (5 standard) Collection ID: LMC 2386
The Baker, E. mss., 1958-2003, consists primarily of the correspondence and writings of screenwriter and novelist Elliott Baker, 1922-2007.

Kinnell mss, 1936-1980

22 Boxes Collection ID: LMC 1678
The Kinnell mss, 1936-1980, consists of the correspondence, writings and other papers of poet and professor Galway Kinnell, 1927-2014.

Gathorne-Hardy, J. mss., 1705-2017

32 Boxes Collection ID: LMC 2281
The Gathorne-Hardy, J., mss., 1705-2017, consist of the correspondence, family materials, journals, and manuscripts of writer Jonathan Gathorne-Hardy, 1933-2019.

Meltzer mss., 1954-1974

3041 Items Collection ID: LMC 1837
The Meltzer mss., 1954-1974, consists of the correspondence and writings of Lionel David Meltzer, 1937- , poet.

Rago mss. II, 1942-1969

2 Boxes (2 standard) Collection ID: LMC 2399
The Rago mss. II, 1942-1969, consists of the papers of poet and editor of Poetry (Chicago) Henry Rago, 1915-1969.

Rago mss., 1930-1969

2 folios (oversize) Collection ID: LMC 2398
The Rago mss, 1930-1967, consists of the correspondence and writings of poet, artist, and editor Henry Rago, 1915-1969.

Smith, L.P. mss., 1868-1946

2 Boxes (2 standard) Collection ID: LMC 2306
The Smith, L.P. mss., 1868-1946, consists primarily of the correspondence and writings of essayist Logan Pearsall Smith, 1865-1946.

Mertz mss., 1948-2013

199 Boxes (143 standard, 56 custom) Collection ID: LMC 2914
The Mertz mss., 1902-2019, consist of the correspondence, writings, financial documents, clippings, personal ephemera, photographs, and research files of author Barbara Mertz, who wrote under the pen-names Elizabeth Peters and Barbara Michaels.

James, C. L. R. mss., ca. 1942-1974

78 Items Collection ID: LMC 1552 (VAD8296) (VAD8296)
The James, C.L.R. mss., ca. 1942-1974, consist of correspondence and writings of West Indian writer and political activist Cyril Lionel Robert James, 1901-1989.

James, C.L.R. mss., 1942-1974

1 Box (1 standard) Collection ID: LMC 1552
The James, C.L.R. mss., ca. 1942-1974, consist of the correspondence and writings of West Indian writer and political activist Cyril Lionel Robert James, 1901-1989.

Adam mss., 1863-1930

1 Box (1 standard) Collection ID: LMC 1004
The Adam mss., 1863-1930, consists of the letters and papers of French writer, literary review editor, and salon hostess Juliette (Lambert) Adam, 1836-1936.

Long mss., 1909-1967

5 Boxes (4 standard, 1 custom) Collection ID: LMC 2367
The Long mss., 1930-1967, consists of the correspondence, manuscripts, research notes, etc., of historian and author of children's books, Laura Mooney Long, 1892-1967.