Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- W.H. Allen & Co
- Abstract:
- The Allen, W. H. mss., 1973-1989, consist of the correspondence and papers of publisher W. H. Allen in relation to author Alan Sillitoe.
- Extent:
- 2 Boxes (2 standard)
- Language:
- English .
- Preferred citation:
[Item], Allen, W. H. mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
W. H. Allen was a publishing business founded in 1835 in London that now operates as an imprint of Ebury Press, a division of Penguin Random House.
- Scope and Content:
The bulk of the collection consists of approximately 100 autograph letters from author Alan Sillitoe to the office of publisher W. H. Allen, along with carbons from the publisher's office of their responses. Most of the letters concern Sillitoe's works in progress and his works' reception and promotion, though his frequent travels are also commonly discussed (and travel ephemera included). Also included are inter-office memos, book promotion materials, cover designs, and page proofs for W. H. Allen's publications of Sillitoe's works.
- Acquisition information:
- Purchase: 2006
- Arrangement:
The collection is arranged following original order.
- Physical location:
- Lilly - Stacks
Indexed Terms
- Subjects:
- Publishers and publishing
- Names:
- Sillitoe, Alan
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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This collection is open for research.
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- 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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[Item], Allen, W. H. 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