Correspondence to Edith Simon from publishers and literary agents, 1966
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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Extent
1 Folders
Language of Materials
English
Source
Repository Details
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