The Inklings Special Collections seek to facilitate and encourage the study of the works of C.S. Lewis, George MacDonald, Charles Williams, Dorothy L. Sayers, and Owen Barfield.

The collections contain books, letters, manuscripts, photographs, and other materials relating to the five collected authors. Additional collections include: a substantial Victorian Periodical Collection that consists of bound volumes of periodicals from the Victorian era; several periodicals or newsletters associated with the authors; several first editions and reference resources of individuals that were contemporaries and/or friends of the collected authors.

For more information about accessing these materials, Contact Ashley Chu, University Archivist & Assistant Library Director, Special Collections.

Please check back regularly, as our finding aids are frequently updated. The document will have the last date of revision listed on page one.

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Charles Williams Collection Finding Aid, Taylor University

The Charles Williams Collection features a variety of books and articles by and about Williams. It also includes letters and typescripts written by Williams, in addition to rare and first editions of his books.
Last Updated: August 29, 2022

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Contemporaries & Other Inklings Collection Finding Aid, Taylor University

The Contemporaries & Other Inklings Collection features a variety of rare books, pamphlets, and articles written by and about members of the Inklings and those who were their friends or inspirations. Please refer to the separate finding aids for these authors: C. S. Lewis, Charles Williams, Dorothy L. Sayers, George MacDonald, and Owen Barfield.
Last Updated: August 29, 2022

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C.S. Lewis Collection Finding Aid, Taylor University

The C. S. Lewis Collection features a variety of books and articles by and about Lewis. It also includes letters and manuscripts written by Lewis, as well as rare and first editions of his books.
Last Updated: August 29, 2022

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Dorothy L. Sayers Collection Finding Aid, Taylor University

The Dorothy L. Sayers Collection features a variety of rare books, pamphlets, and articles written by and about Sayers. These include multiple first editions of her poetry books, crime novels, and reflection on theology.
Last Updated: August 29, 2022

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George MacDonald Collection Finding Aid, Taylor University

The George MacDonald Collection features a variety of rare books, letters, and serialized fiction written by MacDonald, as well as scholarship and articles written about him.
Last Updated: August 29, 2022

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Owen Barfield Collection Finding Aid, Taylor University

The Owen Barfield Collection features a variety of books and articles by and about Barfield. It also includes letters and manuscripts written by Barfield, as well as rare and first editions of his books.
Last Updated: August 29, 2022