Related to "Fixing it up for Joe", 1944

7 boxes of materials from the novelist, Thomas Bell. One of Bell's most well known books is Out of This Furnace (1941).

Most of the materials in the collection are pieces of Bell’s writing. This includes manuscripts and typescripts of articles and books, including pieces in published form. Of particular note are early drafts and research materials, which include hand-written notes made by Bell, of Out of This Furnace. Bell’s diaries, as well as personal and professional correspondence, are also included.

Photos, both negatives and prints, are also a significant part of the collection. These are largely photos presumed to have been taken by Bell, but also of him and his family.

The works of authors other than Bell comprise a small portion of the materials.