Authors - Sa - Si
File — Box: 19, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains correspondence and biographical documents compiled by Donald Thompson for use as sources for the publication of Indiana Authors and Their Books, 1917-1966 and Indiana Authors and Their Books, 1967-1980. The correspondence and documents range from 1960 to 1987, with the bulk received between 1970 and 1980. The correspondence and documents came from the authors, their families, libraries, universities, and historical societies and include newspaper clippings, photocopies from publications, bibliographical information forms, and a few photographs.
The collection also includes Thompson's typewritten draft entries for his 1917-1966 volume with corrections; uncorrected, typewritten draft entries of a small portion of the authors considered for the 1967-1980 volume; note cards with Thompson's handwritten notes regarding the authors; and research documents and typewritten draft entries compiled from 1981 to 1991 for a possible new volume of Indiana authors.
The collection also includes Thompson's typewritten draft entries for his 1917-1966 volume with corrections; uncorrected, typewritten draft entries of a small portion of the authors considered for the 1967-1980 volume; note cards with Thompson's handwritten notes regarding the authors; and research documents and typewritten draft entries compiled from 1981 to 1991 for a possible new volume of Indiana authors.
Dates
- 1960-1991
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 8.3 Cubic Feet (2 cubic foot boxes, 19 manuscript boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Thompson, Donald E., 1913-1992 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
