Life's Work Denied

The woman in whose house I was living has blocked the return of my 78 rpm collection (Blind Blake, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Memphis Minnie, Big Bill Broonzy, et al) as well as my books, cds, blues memorabilia, and thousands of dollars worth of my belongings. These things represent my life's work and cannot be replaced.
I also cannot do my research without my collections and decades of notes and documents.  The lomger she delays and drags this out the more my lawyer fees increase!
I am no longer employed and my socual security barely covers my rent and utilities. I do not have the money to pay my lawyer to get my things returned. Please help me get my life's work back so I can begin a new life. Thank you for any assistance.