Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Red Dust (Firm)
- Abstract:
- The Red Dust mss., 1963–2010, consists of the papers and business records of Red Dust Inc., including manuscript drafts and proofs, correspondence with authors and translators, and additional book production materials.
- Extent:
- 20 Boxes
- Language:
- Materials are in English .
- Preferred citation:
Red Dust mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
Created in 1961, Red Dust is dedicated "to publishing work thought to be unpublishable because of length, form or content," according to founder, publisher and author Joanna Gunderson. In 1963, Red Dust released its first books: Mathis at Colmar, by Linda Nochlin; and Sights, by Anna Holmes. Over the years Red Dust has published many notable works of international fiction and poetry, including those by French avant-garde writer Robert Pinget, French poet and essayist Francis Ponge, Peruvian poet Antonio Cisneros, and German poet Erich Fried. English translations for Red Dust have been rendered by Maureen Ahern, William Rowe, David Tipton, Bruce Benderson, Patrick Bowles, Lee Fahnestock, Stuart Hood, Ursule Molinaro, and Barbara Wright.
- Scope and Content:
The collection is organized by the following series: I. Writings; II. Reviews; III. Correspondence; IV. Financial Records; V. Photographs; VI. Miscellaneous. Writings are divided into subseries of manuscripts and accompanying materials of, respectively, Joanna Gunderson, Robert Pinget, and Barbara Wright, as well as "Other Works" of additional authors and translators arranged in alphabetical order by last name.
Reviews and Correspondence are also arranged in alphabetical order by name of author or translator. Correspondents include John Calder, Marion Boyars, Isaac Gewirtz, Joanna Gunderson, Mark Insingel, Gunter Kunert, Claude Ollier, Harold Pinter, Sotiris Spatharis, and John Updike. Financial Records include orders, invoices, deposits and royalty statements. The Miscellaneous series includes advertisements, artwork, catalogs, and historical information pertaining to Red Dust Books.
- Acquisition information:
- Acquired: 2004, 2007, 2010
- Arrangement:
Organized into the following series: I. Writings; II. Reviews; III. Correspondence; IV. Financial Records; V. Photographs; VI. Miscellaneous.
- Physical location:
- ALF (Auxiliary Library Facility)
Indexed Terms
- Subjects:
- Publishers and publishing--New York (State)--New York
Authors, American--20th century--Manuscripts.
Authors, English--20th century--Manuscripts.
Authors, French--20th century--Manuscripts.
Authors, German--20th century--Manuscripts.
Authors, Dutch--20th century--Manuscripts.
Translations--Publishing--United States.
Publishers and publishing
Translations--20th century. - Names:
- Red Dust (Firm)--Manuscripts.
Calder, John, 1927-
Boyars, Marion, 1928-1999.
Gunderson, Joanna.
Pinget, Robert.
Pinter, Harold, 1930-2008.
Updike, John.
Wright, Barbara, 1915-2009.
Calder, John, 1927- --Correspondence.
Boyars, Marion, 1928-1999--Correspondence.
Gunderson, Joanna--Manuscripts.
Pinget, Robert--Manuscripts.
Pinter, Harold, 1930-2008,--Correspondence.
Updike, John--Correspondence.
Wright, Barbara, 1915-2009--Manuscripts.
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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This collection is open for research.
Many collections are housed offsite; retrieval requires advance notice. Please make an appointment a minimum of one week in advance of your visit.
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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Photography and digitization may be restricted for some collections. Copyright restrictions may apply. Before publishing, researchers are responsible for securing permission from all applicable rights holders, then filling out the Permission to Publish form.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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Red Dust mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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1200 East Seventh StreetBloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- CONTACT:
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(812) 855-2452liblilly@indiana.edu