J.R.R. Tolkien Collection
The collection of John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (1892-1973), professor of Old and Middle English language and literature at Oxford University, 1925-1959, contains the original manuscripts and multiple working drafts for three of the author's most celebrated books, The Hobbit (1937), Farmer Giles of Ham (1949), and The Lord of the Rings (1954-1955), as well as the original copy of the children's book Mr. Bliss (published in facsimile form in 1982). The collection includes books by and about Tolkien, periodicals produced by Tolkien enthusiasts, audio and video recordings, and a host of published and unpublished materials relating to Tolkien's life, fantasy writings, and the fandom that sprang up around his legendarium.
For more information, contact:
William Fliss, Manuscript Archivist
Curator, J.R.R. Tolkien Collection
Raynor Library
1355 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53233
