Mary Ellen Brown papers, 1971-1998, bulk
1972-1985
A Guide to her Papers at the Indiana University
Archives
Finding aid prepared by Ashley Zengerski
Summary Information
Repository
Indiana University Archives
1320 East Tenth Street
Herman B Wells Library E460
Bloomington, IN 47405-7000
Phone: 812-855-1127
Email: archives@indiana.edu
http://www.libraries.iub.edu/archives
Creator
Brown, Mary Ellen, 1939-
TitleMary Ellen Brown papers, 1971-1998, bulk
1972-1985
Collection No.
C545
Extent
2 cubic feet (2 boxes)
Language
Materials are in English
Abstract
Mary Ellen Brown is a Professor Emerita
of Folklore whose research during the 1970s and 1980s focused primarily on the works
of Scottish poet and lyricist Robert Burns. The collection consists of research
notes and manuscripts related to Robert Burns.
Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research. Advance notice required.
Biographical Note
Mary Ellen Brown is a Professor Emerita of Folklore and Gender Studies, and an
Adjunct Professor of English. She received her master's and doctoral degrees from
the University of Pennsylvania (1963 and 1968), and a bachelor's from Mary Baldwin
College (1960). She served as Director of Women's Studies (as the department was
known until 1997 when it changed to Gender Studies) from 1985-1991 and later as the
Director of the Institute for Advanced Study from 1998-2003. She has been the
recipient of numerous fellowships, including the Fulbright Research Fellowship in
1998.
Arrangement
Collection is organized into three series: Teaching, Research notes and
correspondence, and Manuscripts and publications.
Scope and Content Note
This collection is organized into three series: Teaching, Research notes and
correspondence, and Manuscripts and publications.
The Teaching series is a single folder containing a few syllabi from classes taught
in 1989 and 1992. The courses are: "Women in Culture: An Introduction to Women's
Studies—The Arts and Humanities," and "Folklore and Literature."
The Research notes and correspondence series is arranged alphabetically by topic and
contains research dated 1972-1979. The research focuses on Robert Burns within a
folkloric context.
The Manuscripts and publications series spans 1971-1991 and is further organized into
two subseries: General, and Burns and Tradition. The General subseries consists of
Brown’s writings on various folkloric topics with a focus on Robert Burns. The Burns
and Tradition subseries consists solely of files relating to the book-publishing
process for Brown’s Burns and Tradition between the years 1972-1985. Included in
this series are research notes, manuscripts, correspondence with publishing agents
and promotional materials for the completed book, all of which are arranged
chronologically.
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Indexing Terms
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The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in
IUCAT, the IU Libraries'
online catalog. Materials about related topics, persons or places can be found by
searching the catalog using these terms.
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Separated Material
A binder containing information from Mary Ellen Brown's service as Director of the
Women's Studies Department was removed and will be processed separately.
Related Material
Additional publications and research materials may be accessed in
IUScholarworks
Related photographs may be available in the University
Archives Photographs Database:
http://webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu/archivesphotos/
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
Accession 2004/044
Usage RestrictionsThe donor(s) of this collection have transferred their copyrights for the materials to the Trustees of Indiana University
through a Deed of Gift. For more information, please contact the Indiana University Archives staff.
The Indiana University Archives respects the intellectual property rights of others and does not claim any copyrights for
non-university records, materials in the public domain, or materials for which we do not hold a Deed of Gift. Responsibility
for the determination of the copyright status of these materials rests with those persons wishing to reuse the materials.
Researchers are responsible for securing permission from copyright owners and any other rights holders for any reuse of these
materials that extends beyond fair use or other statutory limitations.
Digital reproductions of archival materials from the Indiana University Archives are made available for noncommercial educational
and research purposes only. If you are the copyright holder for any of the digitized materials and have questions about its
inclusion on our site, please contact the Indiana University Archivist.
Preferred Citation
[Item], Mary Ellen Brown papers, Collection C545, Indiana University Archives, Bloomington.
Provenance
This collection was transferred to the University Archives from Mary Ellen Brown
in 2004.
Appraisal
Small booklets on
editorial markings and creating an index were removed and recycled.
Processing InformationProcessed by Ashley Zengerski.
Completed in 2014.
Container List
Series:
Box 1
Teaching,1989-1992
Syllabi, 1989-1992
Series:
Box 1
Research notes and correspondence, 1972-1979,
undated
Burns: Correspondence and Questionnaire, 1972-1973
Burns: Lifestyle, 1976-1979
Burns' Supper, undated
Burns' Use of Tradition, undated
Conclusion Notes, undated
Flow Gently, undated
Note Cards, undated
Possible Illustrations, 1977
Readings, Summer, Summer
1972
Robert Burns, undated
Possible Illustrations, 1977
Scottish Field Work, 1973-1974
Series:
Box 1
Manuscripts and publications, 1971-1998,
undated
Subseries:
Box 1
General, 1971-1998,
undated
Beyond Content: Folkloric Context and Process in Literature,
undated
Burns as Folklorist, 1974-1976
Burns' Supper, undated (2 folders)
Encyclopedia of Folklore and Literature Diskettes,
1998
Lecture on Burns 19th Century, undated
Publications, 1973-1991,
undated
The Scots Musical Museum: A Repository of 18th century Folksongs?,
1971
Some Uses of the Past, 1974
Songs and Song Books, undated
The "Spontaneous Language of My Heart": Robert Burns and His
Songs, undated
What to do with a Red, Red Rose, 1977,
undated
Subseries:
Box 2
Burns and Tradition, 1972-1985,
undated
Research Material, 1972,
undated
Cassette Tapes, 1974,
undated
Tape Notes, 1976
Traditions Use of Burns Research Notes, undated
Pre-production Correspondence, 1976-1985
Post-production Correspondence, 1984-1985
Editor's Comments, 1977-1983
Proofs, undated
Promotional Materials, 1983-1985
Monograph, 1985