TLS to Madame Marie Schébéko from Véra Nabokov (1), with two statements (2) & (3), and a memorandum (4), October 21, 1974 ., October 21, 1974
Scope and Contents
(1) Written from Palace Hôtel, Montreux, in English, discussing the contract status of various works ( Bend Sinister, Look at the Harlequins!, Lolita, Gogol). Expressing sympathy for Schébéko who, having recently lost a "close friend", must attend to "several matters within a stretch of time hardly sufficient for one." VN is grateful that Schébéko intends to continue representing him. (2) Statement of royalty account from Oisterwijk. Dated July 30, 1974. Photocopy. (3) Statement of account from Prins & Prins. Dated April 9, 1974. Photocopy. (4) Draft memorandum of agreement between VN and Circulo (Brazil). Annotations in pen and pencil.
Dates
- October 21, 1974
Creator
- From the Collection: Nabokov, Vladimir Vladimirovich, 1899-1977. (Person)
- From the Collection: Girodias, Maurice. (Person)
- From the Collection: Schébéko, Marie. (Person)
- From the Collection: Doussia, Ergaz. (Person)
- From the Collection: Nabokova, Vera. (Person)
Language of Materials
Collection material in English
Extent
2.5 cubic feet. (2.5 cubic feet.)
Repository Details
Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository
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