Proposals and book projects not realised; Record of Manuscripts submitted 1936-1999
MS. Opie 206
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
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Title
Proposals and book projects not realised; Record of Manuscripts submitted 1936-1999
Shelfmark
MS. Opie 206
Summary
Folder 1: Papers relating to a projected book on children's literature, referred to as 'Oxford Book of Children's Literature' or 'Companion to Children's Literature', 1951-1976, including correspondence (mainly with the Clarendon Press/Oxford University Press), drafts and notes, newspaper cuttings; contract of publication, 1952. Also contains material relating to the recruitment of an assistant editor, 1975-1976 (= Res.).
Folder 2: Papers relating to a proposal for a book (bibliography?) by Peter Opie on children's books in the 18th century, c.1969, including notes and drafts, correspondence (mainly with the Clarendon Press), newspaper cuttings; book sales and auction catalogues, c.1969-1974.
Folder 3: Notebook 'Record of MSS. Submitted', listing dates of manuscript submissions by the Opies, related expenses, copies of books sold, and income from royalties and fees, Jun 1936-Sept 1999. (=Res.)
Date
1936-1999
Language
English
Physical extent
1 box (3 folders)
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Collection contents
Archive of Iona and Peter Opie
Publications
Other Opie publications and related material
Proposals and book projects not realised; Record of Manuscripts submitted 1936-1999
