SUM comments of Michael Seidman (7/15/98).
Scope and Contents
The Lev Raphael Papers span over 40 years of the author's life. The collection consists of 54 boxes of materials including: manuscripts, research materials, book reviews, recordings of interviews with authors and Mr. Raphael, childhood and early life writings, articles, academic papers, awards and recognitions, and personal and professional correspondence. A large collection of books, many of them inscribed to Mr. Raphael by their respective authors, are stored separately and can be accessed through the MSU library catalog. (Please see "Separated Materials" note for full list.)
Dates
- Creation: 1954-2011
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1983-2011
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research except for the contents of Box 45, which are sealed until the deaths of the author and another individual, and Box 57, which is restricted until 2100 due to FERPA.
Conditions Governing Access
The material is stored offsite in Remote Storage. Please contact Special Collections 3 working days in advance if you wish to use it.
Extent
From the Collection: approximately 58 Linear Feet (58 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Stephen O. Murray and Keelung Hong Special Collections Repository