University Place

J.R.R. Tolkien in Wisconsin

Special | 41m 48s

William Fliss, Archivist for the Special Collections and University Archives at Marquette University, explains how Marquette University became the owner of the original papers and manuscripts written by J.R.R. Tolkien. The collection includes “The Hobbit,” The Lord of the Rings,” and “Farmer Giles of Ham” and other works by Tolkien.

Aired: 08/22/17 | Rating: TV-G

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