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Visit the Tolkien display and manuscripts
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The original Tolkien manuscripts are fragile, valuable, and unavailable for private viewing or study. However, Marquette University will occasionally hold public showings throughout the year. Watch our website to see when these events will occur next.
You can access the descriptive inventory for the J.R.R. Tolkien Collection online.
Visitors must provide photo ID to access Raynor Library and to visit the Archival Reading Room. See our Visitor Policy for additional information.