The materials in this collection were created from 1712-2012. The bulk of the collection is textual material either written or collected by noted English Literature scholar Dr. Norman Fruman. This includes manuscripts of Dr. Fruman’s books, articles, and fiction as well as copies of his research materials. The collection also includes personal journals and correspondence. Whenever possible, care was taken to keep the materials in their original order to facilitate research.

Series I: Norman Fruman’s Writing and Publications Inclusive Dates: 1801-2007 Arrangement: Alphabetical and thereunder chronological

This large series consists of six subseries: a. Essays, 1801-2001; b. Fiction, 1950-1983; c. Biographia Literaria, 1817-1987; d. The Damaged Archangel, 1972-1983; e: Book Reviews, 1975-2007; and f: College and Graduate School Papers, 1958-1962. As well as Fruman’s own writing, many of the folders contain copies of older works that Fruman likely used for research. Whenever possible, Dr. Fruman’s original order and names for folders were maintained.

Series II: Personal Materials Inclusive Dates: 1932-2012 Arrangement: Chronological for subseries a-b then alphabetical for subseries c-f

This large series is organized into six subseries: a. Personal Letters and Journals, 1943-2001; b. Other Correspondence, 1932-2012; c. Ephemera, 1948-2011; d. Audio/Visual, 1940-1997; e: Biographical Materials, 1956-2012; and f: World War II Materials, 1945-2006. The materials contain Fruman’s bound personal journals, his letters, and ephemera. Some notable items in the series include a letter detailing an event between Fruman and another Prisoner of War during World War II and a letter from controversial scholar Camile Paglia. Whenever possible, Dr. Fruman’s original order and names for folders were maintained.