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Correspondence to Edith Simon from publishers and literary agents, 1966

 File
Identifier: Acc.13772/63

Scope and Contents

File primarily contains letters from Edith Simon's British and American publishers and literary agents but also includes copy letters of Edith Simon herself in response. A number of private individuals are also represented. Identified correspondents include Desmond Flower, Cassell & Co. Ltd.; possibly 'Hopey'; Stanley Gillam, The London Library; David Higham, David Higham Associates Ltd.; Orville Prescott [The New York Times]; Jacqueline Korn, David Higham Associates Ltd.; Meadows Airfreight Ltd.; Gillian O'Dea, TheatreWork; possibly 'Norma'/'Moma'; possibly M. Elizabeth Barber, The Society of Authors; possibly Janet Bennet, Edinburgh Corporation; Elspeth Cochrane, TheatreWork Ltd.; Edward & Butler Solicitors; Eric Jenks, Traverse Theatre Club; Robert W. Hill, The John Day Co. Inc.; and John Wakeman.

File also includes a brief typescript autobiographical outline by Edith Simon of her life and career (undated); and a copy letter to 'Mr. Richardson', possibly concerning a reader's report [dated August 1958 but included in this folder].

Dates

  • Creation: 1966

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Conditions Governing Use

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Extent

1 Folders

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository

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