Exhibit follows the development of the American short story from 1819, with Washington Irving, to 1968 and Kurt Vonnegut. It showcases the handwritten manuscripts, first editions, photos and letters of Edgar Allen Poe, Stephen Crane, Edith Wharton, Willa Cather, Jack London, Mark Twain, John Steinbeck, Ernest Hemingway, William Faulkner, Gertrude Stein, Edna Ferber, John Cheever and many more. Interpretive programs on the art of storytelling and the techniques of the short story are planned and a study guide for grades 7-12 will be available later this fall. Hoagy Carmichael Room hours are by appointment. The Carmichael Room was designed as a lively memorial to the versatile artist and contains pieces of the large collection of memorabilia donated to IU by the Carmichael family.
Hours are by appointment only.
Each IU campus offers a wide array of cultural opportunities. From productions by the University Theatre on the Bloomington campus to exhibitions at the Herron School of Art in Indianapolis to concerts by internationally acclaimed pianists on the South Bend campus, IU enriches cultural life throughout Indiana.