Discover the Blasco Ibáñez
Visiting Scholar Program
Join an International Community Advancing the Study of Vicente Blasco Ibáñez
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HERO SECTION – “Discover the Blasco Ibáñez Visiting Scholar Program”
Purpose: Establish prestige, invite curiosity, and immediately connect visitors to the essence of the program.
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“Join an International Community Advancing the Study of Vicente Blasco Ibáñez”Subhead:
The University of Tulsa welcomes visiting scholars to explore one of the most comprehensive Ibáñez research collections in the world.Embedded YouTube video (3–4 min):
Interview/discussion featuring Dr. Christopher Anderson and a recent visiting scholar, discussing research opportunities and campus life.
→ [Video player centered with caption: “An introduction to the Blasco Ibáñez Research Program at TU”]CTA Button (below video):
→ “Apply for Visiting Scholar Program”
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ABOUT THE PROGRAM
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Present the program as part of TU’s leadership in Hispanic literary studies and as a hub for international scholarship.Key Points (visual icons or side highlights):
On-campus lodging (free for one month)
Private office in Oliphant Hall with full research amenities
$30 daily stipend
Travel support up to $1000 (international) / $500 (domestic)
Dedicated faculty contact: Dr. Christopher Anderson
Inset image: Exterior of McFarlin Library or Oliphant Hall.
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THE BLASCO IBÁÑEZ RESEARCH COLLECTION
Purpose: Showcase TU’s unique research assets and reinforce scholarly prestige.
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Section headline: “A Library Unlike Any Other”
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Overview of the Christopher L. Anderson Collection, noting:715+ books, films, and archival materials
32 unique worldwide works
92 U.S.-exclusive titles
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Reading room photo (Pat & Arnold Brown Room)
Close-up of rare editions or display cases.
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From Dr. Cécile Fourrel de Frettes’ report:
“A decisive source of inspiration and information for my forthcoming publication.”
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RESEARCH EXPERIENCE & SCHOLAR STORIES
Purpose: Humanize the program through testimonial and narrative.
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Featured scholar:
Dr. Cécile Fourrel de Frettes, Université Sorbonne Paris NordResearch focus: Blasco’s social novels — La Catedral, El Intruso, La Bodega, La Horda
Duration: 1 month stay at McFarlin Library
Outcome: Advanced international publication and collaboration
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“Recent Visiting Scholars” — rotating list or mini-gallery of names/institutions.
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LIFE IN TULSA
Purpose: Highlight the city as an enriching cultural backdrop for scholarship.
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Headline: “Beyond the Library: Life in Tulsa”
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While immersed in research, visiting scholars enjoy Tulsa’s vibrant cultural scene — from historic music halls to contemporary art districts.Featured locations:
Guthrie Green: outdoor concerts and community gatherings.
Cain’s Ballroom: legendary live music venue.
Bob Dylan Center: world-class museum of modern American songwriting.
Tulsa’s First Friday Art Crawl: monthly downtown arts event.
Supporting visuals: urban scenes, gallery interiors, local color photography.
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LODGING & CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT
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Visiting scholars are housed in private, fully furnished apartments within walking distance of McFarlin Library and Oliphant Hall.Images:
On-campus housing exterior and interior (optional small gallery).
TU architectural highlights: McFarlin Library façade, Kendall Hall courtyard.
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Emphasize proximity: “A five-minute walk from your door to the archive.”
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APPLY OR INQUIRE
Purpose: Encourage action.
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Headline: “Start Your Research Journey”
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Outline eligibility (open to scholars at all career stages), typical duration (one month), and rolling review process.CTA Buttons:
“Apply Now” → application form link
“Contact Dr. Anderson” → mailto link (christopheranderson520@gmail.com)
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Part of the Blasco Ibáñez at TU Initiative — advancing global research and cultural exchange.
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A Vision Rooted in Scholarship
The University of Tulsa has established the Blasco Ibáñez Visiting Scholar Initiative and the Blasco Ibáñez Research Collection to position Tulsa as a leading U.S. center for research on Vicente Blasco Ibáñez, the influential Valencian novelist, journalist, and political writer. By combining an exceptional on-site collection with dedicated support for visiting scholars, the program advances international scholarship on one of Spain’s most consequential literary voices.
Located in McFarlin Library’s Pat and Arnold Brown Reading Room, the Christopher L. Anderson Collection anchors this vision: approximately 715 books, films, and related materials, with a remarkably high concentration of first editions and unique or near-unique holdings in the U.S. and worldwide. The Visiting Scholar Initiative complements these resources with free on-campus lodging, private office space in Oliphant Hall, robust internet and printing access, a daily stipend, and tiered travel support for both domestic and international researchers.
Our mission is to make Tulsa the foremost center for Blasco Ibáñez studies in the United States, offering scholars sustained, in-person engagement with a uniquely rich constellation of texts, archives, and cinematic legacies.
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A Vision Rooted in Scholarship
The University of Tulsa has established the Blasco Ibáñez Visiting Scholar Initiative and the Blasco Ibáñez Research Collection to position Tulsa as a leading U.S. center for research on Vicente Blasco Ibáñez, the influential Valencian novelist, journalist, and political writer. By combining an exceptional on-site collection with dedicated support for visiting scholars, the program advances international scholarship on one of Spain’s most consequential literary voices.
Located in McFarlin Library’s Pat and Arnold Brown Reading Room, the Christopher L. Anderson Collection anchors this vision: approximately 715 books, films, and related materials, with a remarkably high concentration of first editions and unique or near-unique holdings in the U.S. and worldwide. The Visiting Scholar Initiative complements these resources with free on-campus lodging, private office space in Oliphant Hall, robust internet and printing access, a daily stipend, and tiered travel support for both domestic and international researchers.
Our mission is to make Tulsa the foremost center for Blasco Ibáñez studies in the United States, offering scholars sustained, in-person engagement with a uniquely rich constellation of texts, archives, and cinematic legacies.
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Scholar in Residence: Dr. Cécile Fourrel de Frettes
In early 2025, Dr. Cécile Fourrel de Frettes, Assistant Professor at Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, undertook a month-long research stay at McFarlin Library to work on Vicente Blasco Ibáñez’s “social novels.” Centering her project on La Catedral, El intruso, La bodega, and La horda, she drew on rare first editions, early biographical studies, and a wide range of critical materials that are difficult or impossible to access in France or Spain.
Working across both the Christopher L. Anderson Collection and the associated archive of press materials and scholarship, Dr. Fourrel de Frettes reconstructed the early academic Hispanism that helped shape the international reception of Blasco Ibáñez. Her research catalogued over thirty bibliographic entries spanning primary editions, early biographies, foundational critical studies, and modern scholarship, directly advancing her forthcoming publication on the social novels.
She describes the Tulsa collections as “a decisive source of inspiration and information” for both her book project and for deepening her understanding of the history of academic Hispanism around Blasco Ibáñez.
Her stay also contributed to a broader aim of the Visiting Scholar Initiative: strengthening academic collaboration among France, Spain, and the United States around Blasco studies.
Key Works Studied
- La Catedral (1903)
- El intruso (1904)
- La bodega (1905)
- La horda (1905/1906)
Research Layers Consulted
- Multiple primary editions across the 20th and 21st centuries
- Early biographical accounts (ca. 1900–1978)
- Early critical and Hispanist studies (1908–1972)
- Modern scholarship through the early 21st century
Outcomes
- Identification of rare and out-of-print editions unavailable in her home country
- Enriched reconstruction of Blasco Ibáñez’s early and modern reception
- Strengthened cross-national collaboration between France, Spain, and the U.S.