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Böll mss. III, circa 1960-1981

Summary Information

Repository
Lilly Library (Indiana University, Bloomington)
Lilly Library
Indiana University
1200 E. Seventh St.
Bloomington, IN 47405-5500
Phone: 812-855-2452
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Email: liblilly@indiana.edu

Creator
Böll, Heinrich

Title
Böll mss. III, circa 1960-1981

Collection No.
LMC 2581

Extent
8 items

Language
Materials are in English.

Abstract
The Böll mss. III, ca. 1960-1981, consist of manuscripts and writings of or related to Nobel Prize winning author Heinrich Böll.

Access Restrictions

This collection is open for research.

Biographical Note

Böll was a German author and Nobel Prize winner.

Arrangement

Arranged alphabetically by title of writings, followed by an alphabetical list of translations, adaptations, etc.

Scope and Content Note

All of the items are from the files of Böll's American literary agent Joan Daves. The collection includes writings by Böll with corrections and comments by him. Also present are translations and adaptations of Böll's works to scripts for stage and film.

Related Material

Böll mss. and Böll mss. II, also located at the Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.

Administrative Information

Acquisition Information
Acquired: 2007
Usage Restrictions
Prior 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], Böll mss. III, Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Processing Information
Processed by Staff.

Completed in 2013


Writings:

"Die Angst der Deutschen und die Angst vor den Deutschen."

9 p.

Numerous corrections and revisions by the author in ink. First published in German in the Frankfurter Rundschau, 7 August 1976, under the title: "Die Angst der Deutschen und die Angst vor ihnen"


"Einmischung erwünscht." Original sub-title "Ein Lamento für Schrifteller in Schwierigkeiten" inked out.

4 p.

Numerous corrections and revisions by the author in ink. First published in German in Dokumente, March 1973.


"Erinnerung an 1945."

9 p.

Numerous corrections and revisions. Böll's report on and thoughts about the end of WWII and the months immediately following. Apparently unpublished. Oct. 1964.


"Hausfriedensbruch" (radio play).

75 p.

8-line note in ink on the title page from Böll to Joan Daves suggesting the play might be something for America, and leaving all foreign rights up to her except for the Italian, where he has a friend who is both his agent there and his translator; also mentions completing a new play. Produced on NDR (North German Radio). May 15, 1969.


Translation, adaptations, etc.

"After the Deluge." A review of Absent Without Leave, by Heinrich Böll, published by McGraw-Hill.

2 p.


"Aus unseren Tagen Introduction."

4 p.

English translation, presumably by Gisela Stein for the English edition Aus unseren Tagen, a German-language reader edited by Gisela Stein. The introduction is about Böll and his writings. The reader was published by Holt, Rinehart and Winston in 1960.


"The Clown" (play script).circa 1965 

Translated by Leila Vennewitz; adapted for the stage by Paul Weisser. In red paper covers. Some typed revisions pasted over script. Apparently unpublished as a play.


"In the Valley of the Thundering Hooves" (film script).

41 p.

Translated and adapted from the novella. Final Draft May 1, 1981.


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