Marquette University - Revision history

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	[[Category:Academic institutions]]		[[Category:Academic institutions]]
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External links

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Mithbot: Bot: European Date Format - 10 January

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	==History of the collection==		==History of the collection==
−	In late December [[1956]] or early January [[1957]] [[William Ready]], the Director of Libraries at Marquette University, was compiling the University's research-related collections and he asked Bertram Rota, a well-known London bookseller if she could approach J.R.R. Tolkien to see if he was willing to sell the original manuscripts of ''[[The Hobbit]]'', and ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]''. Rota wrote to Tolkien and prior to [[January 10]]th Tolkien replied.	+	In late December [[1956]] or early January [[1957]] [[William Ready]], the Director of Libraries at Marquette University, was compiling the University's research-related collections and he asked Bertram Rota, a well-known London bookseller if she could approach J.R.R. Tolkien to see if he was willing to sell the original manuscripts of ''[[The Hobbit]]'', and ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]''. Rota wrote to Tolkien and prior to [[10 January\|January 10]]th Tolkien replied.

−	On [[January 10]]th, Bertram Rota responded to William Ready at Marquette. Tolkien was willing to consider selling his manuscripts but asked what amount the University was willing to offer. He sent a list of ''The Hobbit'' and ''The Lord of the Rings'' material he considered selling. Rota suggested to Ready a minimum offer of £1,000, however she would have liked to examine the documents personally before the final decision was made.	+	On [[10 January\|January 10]]th, Bertram Rota responded to William Ready at Marquette. Tolkien was willing to consider selling his manuscripts but asked what amount the University was willing to offer. He sent a list of ''The Hobbit'' and ''The Lord of the Rings'' material he considered selling. Rota suggested to Ready a minimum offer of £1,000, however she would have liked to examine the documents personally before the final decision was made.

	Tolkien wished to visit the University but was held back every time, mainly due to family emergencies.		Tolkien wished to visit the University but was held back every time, mainly due to family emergencies.

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Morgan: Some restructure and more info the contemporary collection

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Some restructure and more info the contemporary collection

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−	'''Marquette University''' (Milwaukee, WI) purchased numerous original [[J.R.R. Tolkien\|Tolkien]] manuscripts in [[1957]] for 1,500 pounds (less than US $5,000). ~~They~~ now hold most likely the world's largest collection of items relating to J.R.R. Tolkien~~. Tolkien wished to visit~~ the ~~University but was held back every time~~, ~~mainly due to family emergencies~~. [[Matt Blessing]] is currently in charge of maintaining the collection.	+	'''Marquette University''' (Milwaukee, WI) purchased numerous original [[J.R.R. Tolkien\|Tolkien]] manuscripts in [[1957]] for 1,500 pounds (less than US $5,000). The Marquette University Libraries now hold most likely the world's largest collection of items relating to J.R.R. Tolkien (including more than 11,000 original manuscripts and multiple working drafts of ''The Lord of the Rings'' and ''The Hobbit'', as well as books, periodicals, and other material by and about Tolkien). [[Matt Blessing]] is currently in charge of maintaining the collection.

	==History of the collection==		==History of the collection==
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	On [[January 10]]th, Bertram Rota responded to William Ready at Marquette. Tolkien was willing to consider selling his manuscripts but asked what amount the University was willing to offer. He sent a list of ''The Hobbit'' and ''The Lord of the Rings'' material he considered selling. Rota suggested to Ready a minimum offer of £1,000, however she would have liked to examine the documents personally before the final decision was made.		On [[January 10]]th, Bertram Rota responded to William Ready at Marquette. Tolkien was willing to consider selling his manuscripts but asked what amount the University was willing to offer. He sent a list of ''The Hobbit'' and ''The Lord of the Rings'' material he considered selling. Rota suggested to Ready a minimum offer of £1,000, however she would have liked to examine the documents personally before the final decision was made.
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		+	Tolkien wished to visit the University but was held back every time, mainly due to family emergencies.

	==References==		==References==

Pinkkeith at 17:40, 6 April 2009

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	* [http://www.marquette.edu/library/collections/archives/Mss/JRRT/JRRT.html Marquette's Tolkien Collection]		* [http://www.marquette.edu/library/collections/archives/Mss/JRRT/JRRT.html Marquette's Tolkien Collection]

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	==History of the collection==		==History of the collection==
−	In late December [[1956]] or early January [[1957]] William Ready, the Director of Libraries at Marquette University, was compiling the University's research-related collections and he asked Bertram Rota, a well-known London bookseller if she could approach J.R.R. Tolkien to see if he was willing to sell the original manuscripts of ''[[The Hobbit]]'', and ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]''. Rota wrote to Tolkien and prior to January ~~10th~~ Tolkien replied.	+	In late December [[1956]] or early January [[1957]] [[William Ready]], the Director of Libraries at Marquette University, was compiling the University's research-related collections and he asked Bertram Rota, a well-known London bookseller if she could approach J.R.R. Tolkien to see if he was willing to sell the original manuscripts of ''[[The Hobbit]]'', and ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]''. Rota wrote to Tolkien and prior to [[January 10]]th Tolkien replied.

	On [[January 10]]th, Bertram Rota responded to William Ready at Marquette. Tolkien was willing to consider selling his manuscripts but asked what amount the University was willing to offer. He sent a list of ''The Hobbit'' and ''The Lord of the Rings'' material he considered selling. Rota suggested to Ready a minimum offer of £1,000, however she would have liked to examine the documents personally before the final decision was made.		On [[January 10]]th, Bertram Rota responded to William Ready at Marquette. Tolkien was willing to consider selling his manuscripts but asked what amount the University was willing to offer. He sent a list of ''The Hobbit'' and ''The Lord of the Rings'' material he considered selling. Rota suggested to Ready a minimum offer of £1,000, however she would have liked to examine the documents personally before the final decision was made.

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Added location

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−	'''Marquette University''' purchased numerous original [[J.R.R. Tolkien\|Tolkien]] manuscripts in [[1957]] for 1,500 pounds (less than US $5,000). They now hold most likely the world's largest collection of items relating to J.R.R. Tolkien. Tolkien wished to visit the University but was held back every time, mainly due to family emergencies. [[Matt Blessing]] is currently in charge of maintaining the collection.	+	'''Marquette University''' (Milwaukee, WI) purchased numerous original [[J.R.R. Tolkien\|Tolkien]] manuscripts in [[1957]] for 1,500 pounds (less than US $5,000). They now hold most likely the world's largest collection of items relating to J.R.R. Tolkien. Tolkien wished to visit the University but was held back every time, mainly due to family emergencies. [[Matt Blessing]] is currently in charge of maintaining the collection.

	==History of the collection==		==History of the collection==

Hyarion: Added Matt Blessing Interview link

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	==References==		==References==
	* ''[[The J.R.R. Tolkien Companion and Guide]]'', Chronology, pg. 498, 499.		* ''[[The J.R.R. Tolkien Companion and Guide]]'', Chronology, pg. 498, 499.
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		+	==See also==
		+	* [[Interviews/Matt Blessing (4-17-07)\|Interview with Matt Blessing]] at [[The Children of Húrin Release Party]]
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	==External links==		==External links==
	* [http://www.marquette.edu/library/collections/archives/Mss/JRRT/JRRT.html Marquette's Tolkien Collection]		* [http://www.marquette.edu/library/collections/archives/Mss/JRRT/JRRT.html Marquette's Tolkien Collection]

	[[Category:Real-world]]		[[Category:Real-world]]

Hyarion: Added Matt Blessing mention

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Added Matt Blessing mention

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−	'''Marquette University''' purchased numerous original [[J.R.R. Tolkien\|Tolkien]] manuscripts in [[1957]] for 1,500 pounds (less than US $5,000). They now hold most likely the world's largest collection of items relating to J.R.R. Tolkien. Tolkien wished to visit the University but was held back every time, mainly due to family emergencies.	+	'''Marquette University''' purchased numerous original [[J.R.R. Tolkien\|Tolkien]] manuscripts in [[1957]] for 1,500 pounds (less than US $5,000). They now hold most likely the world's largest collection of items relating to J.R.R. Tolkien. Tolkien wished to visit the University but was held back every time, mainly due to family emergencies. [[Matt Blessing]] is currently in charge of maintaining the collection.

	==History of the collection==		==History of the collection==

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	==See also==		==See also==
	* [[Interviews/Matt Blessing (4-17-07)\|Interview with Matt Blessing]] at [[The Children of Húrin Release Party]]		* [[Interviews/Matt Blessing (4-17-07)\|Interview with Matt Blessing]] at [[The Children of Húrin Release Party]]
		+	* [[Bodleian Library]]

	==External links==		==External links==