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Lewis, C. S. -- Archives.

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 17 Collections and/or Records:

Arthur Greeves Diaries Collection

 Collection — Box 1: Series Series 1
Identifier: Wade-A-5
Abstract

This archive contains the daily diary entries of Arthur Greeves from 1917-1922.

Dates: Created: 1917-1922

Colin Duriez Papers

 Collection — Box 1: Series Series 1
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.

Dates: Created: ca. 1990

C.S. Lewis: Images of His World Archive

 Collection — Multiple Containers
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...
Dates: Created: 1972-1973

C.S. Lewis Testimonies Archive

 Collection — Box 1: Series Series 1
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.

Dates: Created: 1959-1996, 2014; Other: Majority of material found in 1986-1996, 2014

Events File Archive

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Wade-A-126, 126a, 127, and B-36
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.

Dates: Created: 1966-2023

Geoffrey Bles Publishers Archive

 Collection — Box 1: Series Series 1
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.

Dates: Created: 1952-1974

Irita Kutchmy Collection

 Collection — Box 1: Series Series 1
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...
Dates: Created: 1978-1988

Joel D. Heck Collection

 Collection — Box 1: Series Series 1
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.

Dates: Created: 1942-2003; Other: Majority of material found in 2002-2003

KJ Gilchrist Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
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.

Dates: Created: 1914-1919

Lewis Library Inserts Archive

 Collection — Multiple Containers
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.

Dates: Created: 1889-1974

Location File Archive

 Collection — File_cabinet Stacks: Series Series 1; Series Series 2; Series Series 4; Series Series 5; Series Series 6; Series Series 7; Series Series 8; Series Series 3
Identifier: Wade-Stored in Stacks File Cabinet
Abstract

This archive contains printed material (maps, guides, pamphlets, brochures, postcards, photographs, articles and tourism materials) pertaining to UK and European locations related to the Wade Center authors.

Dates: Created: 1881-2022; Other: Majority of material found in 1960s-2000s

Mary McDermott Shideler Special Archive

 Collection — Box 1: Series Series 1
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.

Dates: Created: 1958

Seeking the Secret Place Archive

 Collection — Box 1: Series Series 1
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).

Dates: Created: 1898-2004; Other: Majority of material found in 1980-2004

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (CTW/ER-TV) Animated Film Archive

 Collection — Box 1: Series Series 1
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.

Dates: Created: 1979

Warren H. Lewis Walking Tour Maps Collection

 Collection — Box 1: Series Series 1
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.

Dates: Created: 1907-1968

William Griffin Collection

 Collection — Box 1: Series Series 1
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.

Dates: Created: ca. 1985

William L. Knecht Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
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...
Dates: Created: 1985-1986