Capek mss., 1900-1937

Papers of Karel Čapek at the Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana

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Creator: Čapek, Karel, 1890-1938
Title: Čapek mss.
Collection No.: LMC 2209
Dates: 1900-1937
Quantity:

Quantity: 1 Box

Quantity: 1 standard

Abstract: The Čapek mss., circa 1900-1937, consist of letters, drawings, et cetera, of or relating to Czech author Karel Čapek, 1890-1938, acquired at various times from various sources.
Location: Lilly - Stacks
Language: Materials are in Czech .
Repository: Lilly Library
1200 E. Seventh St.
Bloomington, Indiana 47405-5500
Business Number: 812-855-2452
liblilly@indiana.edu
URL: https://libraries.indiana.edu/lilly-library

Biographical Note

The Čapek mss., 1900-1937 contains correspondence by Czech science-fiction author Karel Čapek. Born in 1890, Čapek studied philosophy at Charles University, Friedrich Wilhelm University, and the Sorbonne. During World War I, his spinal problems prohibited him from military service, though the war made him more ideologically critical of violence and totalitarianism. His first major work of fiction was the dystopian play R.U.R (1920), though he also dabbled in detective stories and fairy tale fiction. Čapek is also known for science-fiction novels, including War with the Newts (1936)."

Scope and Content Note

The Čapek mss., circa 1900-1937, consist of letters, drawings, et cetera, of or relating to Czech author Karel Čapek, 1890-1938, acquired at various times from various sources.

Collection size: 11 items

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

[Item], Capek mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.

Acquisition Information

Purchase: 2003

Collection Inventory

file 01
Čapek, Jos[ef]. Pen and ink drawing showing a man with a dog. [19]37. A.D.S. 1p. 15cm. in black ink
file 02
Čapek, Karel. [Cesta deviti hodin] [1937?] A.D. [17]p. 15.2cm. p.1-7 in ink; p.8-[17] in pencil
file 03
Čapek, Karel. Deštnik [poem - The Umbrella] undated. A.D. 3p. 21cm. in black ink