Deborah and Fritz Dolak J. R. R. Tolkien collection SPEC.087

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Ball State University Archives and Special Collections Alexander M. Bracken Library 2000 W. University Avenue Muncie, Indiana, 47306 765-285-5078 [email protected]

Deborah and Fritz Dolak J. R. R. Tolkien collection SPEC.087

Table of Contents Summary Information ................................................................................................................................. 3 Biographical Note.......................................................................................................................................... 4 Scope and Contents....................................................................................................................................... 4 Arrangement...................................................................................................................................................4 Administrative Information .........................................................................................................................5 Related Materials ........................................................................................................................................ 6 Controlled Access Headings..........................................................................................................................6 Collection Inventory...................................................................................................................................... 7 Series 1: J. R. R. Tolkien memorabilia, 1972-2005............................................................................... 7 Series 2: Babylon 5 memorabilia, 1995-1999.......................................................................................11

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Summary Information Repository

Ball State University Archives and Special Collections

Title

Deborah and Fritz Dolak J. R. R. Tolkien collection

Date

1972-2013

Extent

1.8 Cubic feet

Language

English

Preferred Citation Deborah and Fritz Dolak J. R. R. Tolkien collection, Archives and Special Collections, Ball State University Libraries

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Biographical Note Fritz Dolak was born to Frank and Barbara Dolak on March 27, 1946 in Cleveland Ohio. He studied music at the Cleveland Institute of Music and graduated in 1968. He served in the United States Air Force from 1968-1972. Following his military service, Fritz continued his study of music at Ball State University earning a MusM in 1974 and ArtsD in 1979. One year later, on May 18, 1980 (the day Mt. St. Helens erupted), he and Deborah Ann Perry were married. Fritz's interest in music eventually led him to pursue a profession as a librarian specializing in audiovisual resources and intellectual property issues. He received a Masters of Library Science (MLS) degree from Ball State University in 1985 and returned to his alma mater in 1990 to serve as Head of Educational Resources (1990-1997) and Copyright and Digital Resources Librarian (1998-2004). Fritz currently serves as Copyright and Intellectual Property Manager of the University Copyright Office and Special Assistant to the Dean. In that position he acts as Ball State University's clearinghouse for answers related to intellectual property and copyright, and is the designated DMCA Copyright Agent to the U.S. Copyright Office. Fritz first read The Hobbit in 1969 at the insistence of his roommate while serving in the United States Air Force. The Hobbit was soon followed by The Lord of the Rings trilogy and his interest in all things Tolkien was sealed. Since that time, Fritz has anxiously awaited the release of new Tolkien works, such as the Silmarillion in 1977, and adaptations of those works including Ralph Bakshi’s animated movie in 1978. Fritz and Deborah began collecting Tolkien memorabilia, new editions of Tolkien’s writings, and publications developing Tolkien’s stories several months before the release of the New Line Cinema adaptation of The Fellowship of the Ring in December 2001. They are confident that this collection will be a beneficial resource for those interested in in the works of J. R. R. Tolkien and hope that researchers and Tolkien fans will take full advantage of access to the collection.

Scope and Contents This collection includes calendars, audiovisual material, curios and other memorabilia collected by Deborah and Fritz Dolak in Muncie, Indiana ranging from 1972 to 2005 primarily regarding the works of J. R. R. Tolkien and adaptations of those works. A limited amount of memorabilia regarding the Babylon 5 television series is also included.

Arrangement

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Series 1: J. R. R. Tolkien memorabilia, 1972-2005 Subseries 1.1: J. R. R. Tolkien calendars, audiovisual material, and other memorabilia, 1972, 1978, 1990-2005 Subseries 1.2: Lord of the Rings toys, 2001 Series 2: Babylon 5 memorabilia, 1995-1999

Administrative Information Publication Information Ball State University Archives and Special Collections Conditions Governing Access This collection is open for research. Conditions Governing Use Literary rights, including copyright resides with the creators of the documents or their legal heirs and assigns. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Archives and Special Collections. The publisher must also obtain permission of the copyright holder. Custodial History This collection was received by Archives and Special Collections from Deborah and Fritz Dolak as a series of donations from 2013 May through 2013 Oct. Accruals No further additions are expected. Processing Information Collection processing completed 2013/10/10 by Stephen Jones. EAD finding aid created 2013/10/16 by Stephen Jones. EAD finding aid updated 2016/12/05 by Rebecca Marangelli.

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Related Materials Separated Materials The Deborah and Fritz Dolak J. R. R. Tolkien collection also includes over fifty publications that have been individually cataloged and are available for use within Archives and Special Collections. Those books, movies, and other publications are not included in this finding aid but are discoverable in CardCat (https://liblink.bsu.edu/cgi-bin/login.pl) by searching for "Deborah and Fritz Dolak J. R. R. Tolkien Collection"

Controlled Access Headings Genre(s) • Calendars • Fiction • Motion pictures Personal Name(s) • Dolak, Deborah • Dolak, Fritz • Tolkien, J. R. R. (John Ronald Reuel), 1892-1973 Subject(s) • • • • •

Lord of the rings, the fellowship of the ring (Motion picture) Lord of the rings, the return of the king (Motion picture) Lord of the rings, the two towers (Motion picture) Middle Earth (Imaginary place) Tolkien, J. R. R. (John Ronald Reuel), 1892-1973

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Series 1: J. R. R. Tolkien memorabilia, 1972-2005

Collection Inventory

Series 1: J. R. R. Tolkien memorabilia, 1972-2005

Scope and Contents This series includes memorabilia collected by Deborah and Fritz Dolak in Muncie, Indiana ranging from 1972 to 2005 related to the writings of J. R. R. Tolkien and adaptations of his works, particularly the New Line Cinema motion picture adaptations of The Lord of the Rings trilogy released from 2001-2004. Subseries 1.1 includes calendars, long-playing records, drawings, bookmarks, computer game software, and other material. Subseries 1.2 includes toys depicting characters from the New Line Cinema Fellowship of the Ring motion picture created for distribution with Burger King meals in 2001.

Subseries 1.1: J.R.R. Tolkien calendars, audiovisual material, and other memorabilia, 1972, 1978, 1990-2005

Howe, John, Illus. The Lord of the Rings Tolkien Calendar. New York:

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Harper Entertainment an Imprint of Harper Collins Publishers, 2001.

Nasmith, Ted, Illus. The Fellowship of the Ring Tolkien Calendar. New York: Harper Entertainment an Imprint of Harper Collins, 2002.

The Fellowship of the Ring calendar. New Line Productions, Inc., 2000

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Subseries 1.1: J.R.R. Tolkien calendars, audiovisual material, and other m...

Hansson, Bo and Anders Lind. Music Inspired by The Lord of the Rings.

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Buddah Records, Inc., 1972. Long-Playing record (LP).

Rosenman, Leonard. The Lord of the Rings Original Soundtrack, Limited Collectors Picture Disc Edition. Fantasy Records, 1978. 2 Long-Play Records (LP).

Mithrandir at the Hall of Records drawing, circa 2005

Riddermark (Rider of Rohan) short sword, undated

Middle-earth Character Guide bookmark, circa 2001

Middle-earth Map bookmark, circa 2003

One Ring bookmark, circa 2001-2004

The Lord of the Rings Fan Club Official Movie magazine and trading cards, circa 2001

New Line Cinema and Fine Line Features release schedule, 2001

The Runes chart, undated

J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings Vol. I computer game, 1990

J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings & The Two Towers computer game, 1993

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Subseries 1.2: Lord of the Rings toys, 2001-2004, 2013

New Line Cinema, Lord of the Rings photographs, circa 2001-2004

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"One Ring to Rule Them All" Fellowship of the Ring motion picture poster, 2001


Arwen figurine and stand, 2001

Biblo Baggins figurine and stand, 2001

Boromir figurine and stand, 2001

Cave Troll figurine and stand, 2001

Celeborn figurine and stand, 2001

Elrond figurine and stand, 2001

Frodo figurine and stand, 2001

Galadriel figurine and stand, 2001

Gandalf figurine and stand, 2001

Gimli figurine and stand, 2001

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Legolas figurine and stand, 2001

Lurtz figurine and stand, 2001

Merry figurine and stand, 2001

Orc figurine and stand, 2001

Pippin figurine and stand, 2001

Sam figurine and stand, 2001

Saruman figurine and stand, 2001

Strider figurine and stand, 2001

The One Ring figurine and stand, 2001

Aragorn goblet, 2001 Dec.

Arwen goblet, 2001 Dec.

"Riddles in the Dark," The Hobbit collectible figurine, 2013

Smeagol figurine, 2003

Minas Tirith figurine, 2004

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Series 2: Babylon 5 memorabilia, 1995-1999

The Argonath figuring, 2002

The Argonath figuring, 2002

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Series 2: Babylon 5 memorabilia, 1995-1999

Scope and Contents This series includes photographs, promotional material, and computer software collected by Deborah and Fritz Dolak in Muncie, Indiana ranging from 1995 to 1999 regarding the Balylon 5 television series.

Babylon 5 photographs and promotional material, 1995-1999

Official Guide to Babylon 5 computer software, 1997

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