Lilly Library Manuscript Collections

THOMPSON, S. MSS.

The Thompson, S. mss., 1911-1972, are the papers of Stith Thompson, 1885-1976, professor of English and folklore at Indiana University. The collection consists of correspondence; writings by Thompson; biographical and autobiographical materials including travel files and diaries; materials relating to professional societies and conferences to which he belonged and attended; and family genealogies on which he worked over the years. A file of printed materials completes the collection.

There is an inventory of the collection in the Vertical File, as well as a list of correspondents. A finding aid is also available.

Collection size: 8062 items

For more information about this collection and any related materials contact the Public Services Department, Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405. Call(812) 855-2452 or send an email using our Ask a Question form.