Drafts by JRRT. - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

***Mithadan*** · 12-24-2001, 10:48 AM

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I think that only one person, Christopher Tolkien, could answer your questions. There are unpublished drafts in existence. Every once in a while, one is published and analysed in Vinya Tengwar, a linguistic periodical devoted to Tolkien's languages. Most of what has been published in VT has been linguistic/philosophical in nature (some are very interesting even to those not interested in the languages). It is my understanding that only VT and its editor are authorized to publish such materials.

JRRT's papers are maintained in two locations (other than those in C. Tolkien's possession). LoTR drafts and related materials are in the private collection of Marquette University. Other materials (Hobbit, Sil. and other materials) are in the Bodleian Library in Oxford. Marquette allows pre-scheduled access to microfiches of these materials under certain circumstances. I do not know what manner of access is allowed at the Bodleian.

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*Mithadan* Spirit of Mist Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Tol Eressea Posts: 3,393	Welcome to the BarrowDowns! I think that only one person, Christopher Tolkien, could answer your questions. There are unpublished drafts in existence. Every once in a while, one is published and analysed in Vinya Tengwar, a linguistic periodical devoted to Tolkien's languages. Most of what has been published in VT has been linguistic/philosophical in nature (some are very interesting even to those not interested in the languages). It is my understanding that only VT and its editor are authorized to publish such materials. JRRT's papers are maintained in two locations (other than those in C. Tolkien's possession). LoTR drafts and related materials are in the private collection of Marquette University. Other materials (Hobbit, Sil. and other materials) are in the Bodleian Library in Oxford. Marquette allows pre-scheduled access to microfiches of these materials under certain circumstances. I do not know what manner of access is allowed at the Bodleian. [ December 24, 2001: Message edited by: Mithadan ] __________________ Beleriand, Beleriand, the borders of the Elven-land.