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Farano mss. II, ca. 1931-1972

Summary Information

Repository
Lilly Library (Indiana University, Bloomington)
Lilly Library
Indiana University
1200 E. Seventh St.
Bloomington, IN 47405-5500
Phone: 812-855-2452
Fax: 812-855-3143
Email: liblilly@indiana.edu

Creator
Farano, Michel.

Title
Farano mss. II, ca. 1931-1972

Collection No.
LMC 2494

Extent
165 items

Language
Materials are in English.

Abstract
The Farano mss. II, ca. 1931-1972, consist of correspondence and writings of poet Michel Farano of West New York, New Jersey. Also present are files relating to Farano's close friend, poet Jean Starr Untermeyer.

Access Restrictions

This collection is open for research.

Biographical Note

Michel Farano was a 20th century poet and critic.

Arrangement

The collection is organized into the following series: I. Correspondence; II. Writings; III. Miscellaneous.

Scope and Content Note

Included among the correspondents are Peter Beilenson, George Platt Brett, Francis Brown, Leonard Ceeley, Saxe Commins, Norman Cousins, Michel Farano, Robert Payne, Arthur Stringer, and Herman R. Ziegner. The collection includes writings, memorabilia, and photographs (including John Fitzgerald Kennedy).

Related Material

See Farano mss., also located at the Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.

Administrative Information

Acquisition Information
Purchase: 2005.
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], Farano mss. II, Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Processing Information
Processed by staff.
Series: Box 1 Correspondence,
Folder 1 1931-1970,  undated 
Folder 2 Holiday cards, mostly Christmas, undated 
Series: Writings,
Folder 3-4 Farano, Michel. Drafts and printed.
Folder 5 Untermeyer, Jean Starr. Holograph, typescript, printed.
Folder 6 Various poets and poems. Holograph and printed.
Series: Miscellaneous,
Folder 7 Memorabilia. Includes lists, picture postcards, a funeral register, etc.
Folder 8 Photographs. Includes photos of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Leonora Speyer, and Sara Teasdale.

7 photographs.

Folder 9 Newspaper clippings. Mostly related to poets and poetry, including several concerning Robert Frost, Marianne Moore, and Jean Starr Untermeyer.
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