Resources for Research and Discovery
Access a growing archive of open materials from the Blasco Ibáñez Collections — created to support scholarship, inspire inquiry, and share the legacy of one of Spain’s most influential literary figures.
The University of Tulsa is committed to making the Blasco Ibáñez archives openly available to scholars, students, and readers worldwide. As part of this commitment, we offer a curated selection of research reports, bibliographies, and reference documents that reflect both the depth of the collection and the evolving work it supports.
This page gathers materials produced through sustained engagement with the Blasco Ibáñez Research Collection at McFarlin Library. Each document contributes to a larger scholarly record—documenting discoveries, tracing reception histories, and preserving the intellectual labor that continues to shape international Blasco Ibáñez studies. All files are freely available for download, study, and citation.
Research Reports
Published reflections and field reports from visiting scholars and researchers working within the Blasco Ibáñez collections.
These reports offer firsthand accounts of archival research conducted at The University of Tulsa, highlighting the scope of materials consulted and the scholarly questions they advance. Together, they provide insight into how the collection is used—and why it remains essential for original research.
Report of Research at McFarlin Library
Author: Dr. Cécile Fourrel de Frettes (Université Sorbonne Paris Nord)
Summary:
Based on a month-long residency at McFarlin Library, this report documents an in-depth study of early and modern editions of Vicente Blasco Ibáñez’s major social novels. Drawing on rare first editions, early biographies, foundational critical studies, and modern scholarship, the report traces the publication history and critical reception of La Catedral, El intruso, La bodega, and La horda. It also reflects on the significance of the Tulsa collections for reconstructing early academic Hispanism and advancing transatlantic literary research.
Overview of the Blasco Ibáñez Research Collection
A comprehensive summary of the Christopher L. Anderson Collection housed at McFarlin Library, comprising more than 700 books, films, and related materials. The overview highlights the collection’s exceptional concentration of first editions, unique and near-unique holdings, rare periodicals, and materials documenting Blasco Ibáñez’s literary, political, and cinematic afterlives.
Finding Aid: The Christopher L. Anderson Archive
An overview of newspaper clippings, advertisements, announcements, and biographical materials drawn from 19th- and 20th-century U.S. sources. This guide introduces researchers to a substantial archive documenting Blasco Ibáñez’s presence in American media, publishing, and cultural discourse.
An Open Archive, A Living Record
The materials gathered here reflect a core principle of the Blasco Ibáñez initiative at The University of Tulsa: that scholarship thrives through access, continuity, and shared intellectual labor. As new research is undertaken and new voices join the program, this archive will continue to grow—preserving not only rare texts, but the scholarship they make possible.
Scholars interested in contributing future reports or pursuing their own research residency are encouraged to explore the Visiting Scholar Program and become part of this ongoing international conversation.