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Polack mss., 1964-1999
Summary Information
Repository
Lilly Library (Indiana University, Bloomington)
Lilly Library
Indiana University
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Creator
Polack, Philip.
TitlePolack mss., 1964-1999
Collection No.
LMC 2657
Extent
710 items
Language
Materials are in English.
Abstract
Collection consists of the papers of
translator Philip Polack.
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Biographical Note
Philip Polack was a translator of Catalan and Spanish literature. His areas of specialization included Catalan and Spanish
literature. His translations
offer penetrating insights into the translator's craft, tracing the
interrelationship of author, publisher and translator.
Arrangement
The collection is organized into the following series: I. Correspondence; II.
Writings; III. Miscellaneous.
Scope and Content Note
The collection consists of the papers of translator Philip Polack.Correspondents include Camilo José Cela, Margaret Jull Costa,
Miguel Delibes,
Salvador Espriu, and various publishers. Also included among the correspondence are
letters to and from Polack and various correspondents regarding his translation of
Diálogo dos Montes. Writings include various drafts of Polack's translation of
Soledades, by Luis de Góngora, as well as drafts and proofs of works by Margaret
Jull Costa, Luis de Góngora, Rehuel Jessurun, Miquel Martí i Pol, Toni Turull,
Federico García Lorca, Maria del Mar, Ausiàs March, Eduard Mörilee, Joan Manuel
Serrat. Miscellaneous includes ideas for illustrations for works translated by
Polack, as well as obituary notices for Toni Turull.
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
Acquired: 2002, 2009
Usage RestrictionsPrior arrangements are not necessary before coming to the Library, however,
patrons from out of town are encouraged to communicate with the Library in
advance of their visits to ascertain availability of materials.
Photocopying permitted only with permission of the Curator of Manuscripts, Lilly
Library.
Preferred Citation
[Item], Polack mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Processing InformationProcessed by Morgan McFall-Smith and Hiromi Yoshida.
Completed in 2011
Series:
Box 1
Correspondence
Cela, Camilo José. Jan.-Feb. 1970
Costa, Margaret Jull. Sept.-Nov. 1992
Delibes, Miguel. 1971
Espriu, Salvador. 1974
Publishers. 1981-2000 (letters from publishers including Bristol Classical Press, Carcanet Press Ltd./P.N. Review, and Duckworth General Publishers)
Diálogo dos Montes.
1969-1971 (letters to and from Polack concerning Diálogo dos Montes)
Diálogo dos Montes.
1974-2009 (Letters to and from Polack concerning Diálogo dos Montes)
Series:
Box 1
Writings
Single-author folders contain notes and drafts with the exception of the one
designated for Margaret Jull Costa, which contains essays written by Costa,
together with articles pertaining to Luis de Góngora. The folder designated
for various writings contains translations.
Costa, Margaret Jull
Góngora, Luis de
Jessurun, Rehuel
Pol, Miquel Martí i
Turull, Toni
Various writings (Federico García Lorca, Maria del Mar, Ausiàs
March, Eduard Mörilee, Joan Manuel Serrat)
Series:
Box 1
Miscellaneous
Illustration ideas for works translated by Philip
Polack
Obituaries for Toni Turull