Lewis, C. S.
Person
Found in 33 Collections and/or Records:
And God Came In / A Love Observed Archive
Collection
Identifier: Wade-A-26 through A-28
Abstract
This archive contains the materials related to the book "And God Came In" by Lyle W. Dorsett (New York:MacMillan and Co. 1983.), republished as "A Love Observed" (Wheaton, IL: Harold Shaw Publishers. 1998). Dr. Dorsett donated his materials from the research and writing of the book to the Wade Center in 1990. The book is a biography of Joy Davidman Lewis. Joy was married twice, first to Bill Gresham, an American writer and magazine editor with whom she had two sons (Douglas and David Gresham),...
Arthur Greeves Diaries Collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Wade-A-5
Abstract
This archive contains the daily diary entries of Arthur Greeves from 1917-1922.
Author Societies Archive
Collection
Identifier: Wade-A-14 through A-15
Abstract
The materials in this archive relate to groups and societies dedicated to promoting the works and lives of the seven authors in the Wade Center's collections.
Found in:
Marion E. Wade Center
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Author Societies Archive
Chad Walsh Papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Wade-A-57
Abstract
This archive contains Chad Walsh's personal letters to and from C.S. Lewis and Joy Davidman, as well as correspondence between Chad Walsh and others on the subject of the Lewis family. Correspondence relating to Walsh's book, C.S. Lewis: Apostle to the Skeptics (New York: Macmillan, 1949), is also included.
Found in:
Marion E. Wade Center
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Chad Walsh Papers
Colin Duriez Papers
Collection — Container: A-35a
Identifier: Wade-A-35a
Abstract
This archive contains a typescript sampling the contents of The C.S. Lewis Handbook (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Book House, 1990), given by Colin Duriez.
Found in:
Marion E. Wade Center
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Colin Duriez Papers
Collection 008 Records of Christianity Today
Collection
Identifier: CN-008
Scope and Contents
Correspondence, reports, minutes, audio tapes, films relating to the founding of Christianity Today, International (CTI), and its activities as a forum and voice for Evangelical Protestantism in the United States.
Persons featured include L. Nelson Bell, Billy Graham, Carl Henry, Kenneth Kantzer, Harold Lindsell, Harold Myra, Paul Robbins, and numerous other evangelical figures; subjects covered include social and theological issues.
Persons featured include L. Nelson Bell, Billy Graham, Carl Henry, Kenneth Kantzer, Harold Lindsell, Harold Myra, Paul Robbins, and numerous other evangelical figures; subjects covered include social and theological issues.
Collection 275 Papers of Charles W. Colson
Collection
Identifier: CN-275
Scope and Contents
Memos; correspondence; book, article and editorial manuscripts; texts of speeches; legal papers; newspaper clippings; testimony transcripts; magazine articles; audio tapes; and photographs, all documenting many of the major phases of Colson's life, including his work as a political advisor to President Richard Nixon, his involvement in the Watergate scandal, his conversion to Christian faith that caused him to plead guilty to one of the charges against him, his imprisonment, and his life after...
C.S. Lewis: Images of His World Archive
Collection
Identifier: Wade-A-44 and A-124
Abstract
This archive contains research notes, Lewis quotations, corrected typescripts, photographs, and other material related to the writing and publishing of the book C.S. Lewis: Images of His World by Douglas Gilbert and Clyde S. Kilby, published in 1973 by William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company. At the time of the publishing, Gilbert was an Assistant Professor of Art at Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL. Kilby was a Professor of English and the Curator of the Lewis...
C.S. Lewis Testimonies Archive
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Wade-A-11
Abstract
This archive contains letters and emails responding to three separate surveys done in 1986, 1996, and 2014 regarding the influence of C.S. Lewis.
Found in:
Marion E. Wade Center
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C.S. Lewis Testimonies Archive
Donald Swann Collection
Collection
Identifier: Wade-A-50 and A-85
Abstract
The Donald Swann archive includes articles, reviews, publicity items and other materials related to Swann and his works.
Found in:
Marion E. Wade Center
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Donald Swann Collection
Douglas and Merrie Gresham Family Archive
Collection — Container: A-29
Identifier: Wade-A-29
Abstract
This archive of the Gresham Family contains manuscript material by family members and background information.
Events File Archive
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Wade-A-126, 126a, and 127
Abstract
This archive includes materials from various events related to the Wade authors, including dramatic performances, conferences, academic courses, exhibitions, etc. More additions may be included in this archive at any time.
Found in:
Marion E. Wade Center
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Events File Archive
Geoffrey Bles Publishers Archive
Collection — Container: A-114
Identifier: Wade-A-114
Abstract
This archive contains business correspondence and miscellanea relating to Geoffrey Bles, the publisher of various works by C.S. Lewis.
George Sayer Manuscripts Collection
Collection — Container: A-1
Identifier: Wade-A-1
Abstract
This archive includes the manuscript and typescript of an unpublished essay by Sayer called "On C.S. Lewis." Also included is the typescript of The Celestial Search: C.S. Lewis, His Life and Work by Sayer (later titled Jack: C.S. Lewis and his Times - 1988 ed., and Jack: A Life of C.S. Lewis - 1994 ed.).
Irita Kutchmy Collection
Collection — Container: A-35b
Identifier: Wade-A-35b
Scope and Contents
This archive contains a demonstration tape of Irita Kutchmy's musical, "The Magical Land Behind the Wardrobe Door," (stored in Wade sound recordings: CSL-M / SR-5) as well as the program for its performance at Wimbledon High School (July 6-7, 1983). The musical was filed for copyright at the Library of Congress, January 2, 1984. Also included: a letter of explanation from Miss Kutchmy's mother, Cornelia Kutchmy, and a letter from the publisher saying that the Wade Center could not buy the book,...
Found in:
Marion E. Wade Center
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Irita Kutchmy Collection
Joe R. Christopher Publications Archive
Collection — Container: A-125
Identifier: Wade-A-125
Abstract
Publications containing bibliographies and other materials relating to the Wade authors by Joe R. Christopher.
Joel D. Heck Collection
Collection — Container: A-54
Identifier: Wade-A-54
Abstract
Correspondence between Joel Heck and students or colleagues of C.S. Lewis in preparation for his book: Irrigating Deserts: C.S. Lewis on Education. Included in the correspondence are the Magdalen tutorial lists from 1926 to 1954, students' lecture notes, an essay, a diary, newspaper clippings concerning Lewis and a brochure about the play Shadowlands.
Found in:
Marion E. Wade Center
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Joel D. Heck Collection
KJ Gilchrist Collection
Collection
Identifier: Wade-A-41a through 41b
Abstract
This archive contains materials from KJ Gilchrist relating to research for his book on C.S. Lewis and World War I, A Morning after War (New York: Peter Lang Publishing, Inc., 2005). Also included in the archive are several pieces of WWI memorabilia / artifacts, gathered by Dr. Gilchrist near locations where C.S. Lewis served.
Found in:
Marion E. Wade Center
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KJ Gilchrist Collection
Letters to Children Archive
Collection
Identifier: Wade-A-20 through A-22
Abstract
The book Letters to Children, edited by Lyle W. Dorsett and Marjorie Lamp Mead, was published in 1985. It is a collection of some of Lewis' many letters to children over the years, particularly relating to the Narnia Chronicles but also full of personal advice and goodwill. These papers represent Dorsett and Mead's working papers.
Found in:
Marion E. Wade Center
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Letters to Children Archive
Lewis Library Inserts Archive
Collection — Container: On top of file cabinets.
Identifier: Wade-A-2 through 2a
Abstract
The items contained in this archive were found between the pages of the books in C.S. Lewis' personal library. A list and photocopies of some of the handwritten annotations in the books are also included.
Found in:
Marion E. Wade Center
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Lewis Library Inserts Archive
Lindskoog Christianity and Literature Article Archive
Collection — Container: A-45
Identifier: Wade-A-45
Abstract
This archive contains correspondence pertaining to the publication of the article "Some Problems in C.S. Lewis Scholarship" by Kathryn Lindskoog in the journal Christianity and Literature (27:4, Summer 1978). Also included are copies of the article and response letters that were published. Gift of J.H. Timmerman.
Mary McDermott Shideler Special Archive
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Wade-A-3
Abstract
This archive contains a typescript of The Theology of Romantic Love: A Study in the Writings of Charles Williams (New York: Harper & Brothers, 1962), with penciled notes by C.S. Lewis. It also contains a typescript of an index to the works of Charles Williams sent to Lewis, and a photocopy of a letter by Lewis.
Robert Havard Papers
Collection — Container: B-8
Identifier: Wade-B-8
Abstract
The Robert Havard Papers is a collection of personal and professional papers by and about Dr. Robert Emlyn Havard, personal physician of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien and a member of the Inklings.
Found in:
Marion E. Wade Center
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Robert Havard Papers
Schofield Correspondence Archive
Collection
Identifier: Wade-A-6 through 7
Abstract
This archive is a collection of correspondence from the files of Stephen Schofield, C.S. Lewis scholar and editor of the "Canadian C.S. Lewis Journal." It contains correspondence between Stephen Schofield, Walter Hooper, Clyde S. Kilby, Kathryn Lindskoog, Ruth Pitter, George Sayer, and Sheldon Vanauken. Photocopies of letters by C.S. Lewis to various correspondents are also included, as well as various related materials. Some photographs are included in...
Seeking the Secret Place Archive
Collection — Container: A-52
Identifier: Wade-A-52
Abstract
This archive contains the materials related to the book Seeking the Secret Place: The Spiritual Formation of C.S. Lewis by Lyle W. Dorsett (Brazos Press, 2004).
Sheldon Vanauken Collection
Collection
Identifier: Wade-A-34a-b and B-6 through B-7
Abstract
The Sheldon Vanauken Collection contains typescripts and proofs of Vanauken’s books: A Severe Mercy, Gateway to Heaven, and Under the Mercy; along with photographs of awards, photocopies of articles, reviews, and Vanauken's review briefs and letter logs regarding his work. Also included are biographical research materials on Vanauken from Will Vaus, author of Sheldon...
Found in:
Marion E. Wade Center
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Sheldon Vanauken Collection
Stella Aldwinckle Papers
Collection
Identifier: Wade-A-75 through A-84
Abstract
This archive contains personal and professional papers relating to Stella Aldwinckle, the founder of the SocraticClub (which included C.S. Lewis) and member of the Oxford Pastorate staff at Oxford University.
Found in:
Marion E. Wade Center
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Stella Aldwinckle Papers
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (CTW/ER-TV) Animated Film Archive
Collection — Container: A-35c
Identifier: Wade-A-35c
Scope and Contents
This archive contains the press release folder used to promote the television special, the published script, and a teaching kit. There are more identical press release folders in the Wade Center’s Merchandise collection.
Warren H. Lewis Papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Wade-A-110
Abstract
This archive contains personal papers from Warren H. Lewis, brother of C.S. Lewis, as well as inserts removed from the Boxen manuscripts and the Lewis Family Papers or Memoirs of the Lewis Family (1850-1930). A draft of C.S. Lewis: A Biography edited by Warren Lewis is also included.
Found in:
Marion E. Wade Center
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Warren H. Lewis Papers
Warren H. Lewis Walking Tour Maps Collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Wade-A-53
Abstract
The maps and books contained within this archive belonged to Warren H. Lewis. These items contain information about areas in England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland where Warren Lewis and his brother C.S. Lewis went on walking tours. There are handwritten markings on several of these items. The original maps are stored separately from the research copies of this archive.
William Griffin Collection
Collection — Container: A-4
Identifier: Wade-A-4
Abstract
This archive includes the typescript of Clive Staples Lewis: A Dramatic Life, here tentatively titled Rum Thing: A Biography of C.S. Lewis.
Found in:
Marion E. Wade Center
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William Griffin Collection
William L. Knecht Papers
Collection
Identifier: Wade-A-12 through A-13
Scope and Contents
This archive contains photocopied materials from Mr. William L. Knecht. Mr. Knecht was studying C.S. Lewis's view of apotheosis (literally the elevation of humans to divine status) and compiled a large amount of correspondence with authors, pastors, and national Christian leaders. Also included are two manuscripts, a first and second draft of his study.The letters are quite detailed in Knecht's questions to these people and also in their answers. Numerous references are made to...
Found in:
Marion E. Wade Center
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William L. Knecht Papers
William Lindsay Gresham Correspondence
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Wade-A-51a
Abstract
This archive contains correspondence to and from William (Bill) Lindsay Gresham. Others involved include C.S. Lewis, Joy Davidman, and Douglas and David Gresham. Also included is correspondence to Marj Mead from Lyle Dorsett concerning the acquisition of the Gresham letters.