I have jumped into a new project, which is processing a box from the Trelawny Collection donated by Donald B. Prell. This is an exciting new experience for me as I have processed library books before, but not archival materials. I did not know much about Trelawny beforehand, although I did know more about his contemporaries Percy Bysshe Shelley and Lord Byron. Prell seems to have built an incredible collection dedicated to Trelawny, including many photocopies of his correspondence with other notable figures. I’m already learning so much about him and the interactions he had with his circle of literary friends. The item I found most interesting was his letter to Mary Shelley, as I’m a big fan of Frankenstein. I’m excited to dive in and learn more!
Until next time,
Clara Newkirk