1957

Tolkien-related events that took place in 1957.

January

• 15 - J.R.R. Tolkien is interviewed by Ruth Harshaw for the NBC radio program "Carnival of Books".

March

• 21 - J.R.R. Tolkien writes letter 196.

May

• 9 - J.R.R. Tolkien writes letter 197.

June

• 7 - Marquette University acquires many of Tolkien's manuscripts for 1,500 pounds.
• 24 - J.R.R. Tolkien writes letter 199.
• 25 - J.R.R. Tolkien writes letter 200.

August

• 21 - Renowned artist John Howe is born.
• 25 - Author Ian Brodie is born.

September

• 7 - J.R.R. Tolkien writes letter 201.
• 11 - J.R.R. Tolkien writes letter 202.

October

• ? - Scholar Christopher Mitchell is born.

November

• 6 - Cam Clarke, who would voice several characters in video games, is born.
• 17 - J.R.R. Tolkien writes letter 203.

December

• 7 - J.R.R. Tolkien writes letter 204.

?

• ? - The Lord of the Rings is awarded the International Fantasy Award.
• ? - J.R.R. Tolkien writes a letter to Przemyslaw Mroczkowski.

Years 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960