File primarily contains letters from Edith Simon's British and American publishers and literary agents but also includes some copy letters of Edith Simon herself in response. Subject matter comprises current writing projects and proposals, submission of manuscripts, financial matters and royalties, film rights, legal agreements, and author representation. A substantive number of original contract agreements were present in this file but have been arranged together in a subsequent file for preservation purposes. Identified correspondents include Lawrence & Wishart Ltd. Publishers; John Lane The Bodley Head Ltd. Publishers; Pearn, Pollinger & Higham Ltd., literary agents; Dr. Jan Van Loewen, International Copyright Agency; Richard Mealand, Paramount British Productions Ltd; Cassell & Company Ltd. Publishers; Margery Vosper, Margery Vosper Ltd., authors' representatives; Little, Brown & Company Inc., Publishers; David Higham Associates Ltd., literary agents; George Weidenfeld & Nicholson Ltd.; and Rainer Wunderlich Verlag.