Norvelle, D. mss, 1911-1980
Summary Information
Repository
Lilly Library (Indiana University, Bloomington)
Lilly Library
Indiana University
1200 E. Seventh St.
Bloomington, IN 47405-5500
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Creator
Norvelle, Deborah Starr,
1905-1980.
TitleNorvelle, D. mss, 1911-1980
Collection No.
LMC 1938
Extent
117 items
Language
Materials are in English
Abstract
Consists of the papers of Deborah Starr
(Waters) Norvelle, 1905-1980.
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Biographical Note
Mrs. Norvelle was born in Catawissa, Pennsylvania, the daughter of John B. and
Florence (Taylor) Waters. She graduated from Bloomsburg State Normal School in
Pennsylvania, then attended Indiana University receiving her degree in education in
1927. Following graduation she married Lee Roy Norvelle, 1892-1984, a member of the
Department of English, and later chairman of the Department of Speech and Theatre at
Indiana University. For a period of several years Mrs. Norvelle was an active
contributor to
Dell Crossword Puzzles.
Arrangement
The collection is organized into the following: Correspondence; Diaries; Genealogy;
Travel; Memorabilia; Writings; Photographs; and Artwork
Scope and Content Note
The collection contains correspondence, family genealogy, travel journals and
memorabilia relating primarily to travel. The correspondence consists chiefly of
Mrs. Norvelle's letters to her brother John B. Waters and cousin Margaret Schnick
while traveling. These recipients then returned the letters to the writer so that
they constitute a supplement to her travel diary and journals.
Other items in the collection include a lengthy diary, in parts, March 1935-January
1980; genealogy of Parvine, Starr and Taylor families; a travel diary of her first
trip abroad in 1927, as well as 13 bluebooks containing travel notes 1953-1979; some
poems and prose writings; pencil sketches. Memorabilia consisting of awards and
certificates, travel mementos and newspaper clippings, including a few examples of
her puzzles for Dell Crossword Puzzles, complete the collection.
Note on Indexing Term - "Art": Included are pencil sketches.
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
Acquired: 1980
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], Norvelle, D. mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Processing InformationProcessed by Lilly Staff.
Completed in 2012
Box 1
Correspondence
folder 1
1911-1968
folder 2
1969-1978
Diaries
folder 3
1935, Mar. 15 - 1945, July 26
folder 4
1945, July 27 - 1955, Dec. 29
folder 5
1955, Dec. 30 - 1965, Dec. 17
folder 6
1965, Dec. 18 - 1980, Jan. 16
folder 7
Genealogy
Includes information on the Parvine, Starr, and Taylor Families
Travel
folder 8
My trip abroad: 1927, July 1-Sept. 2
folder 9
Travel logs, 1953-1979
Memorabilia
folder 10
Travel
folder 11
News clippings
folder 12
Awards, certificates, etc.
folder
13
Writings
Includes poetry and prose
folder
14
Photographs
Includes photos of Deborah Starr Waters (2 photographs); John B. Waters (1 photograph); Chickawa Tribe no. 14, 9-14-1918 (1
photograph); Ocean liner cruises, 1977 and 1978 (6 photographs)
folder
15
Artwork
Pencil sketches, portraits (7 sketches)
