Publicity material from Olympia, 1955 to 1958 ., 1955, 1958
Scope and Contents
8 items: (1) a "Note" (in French) concerning a "collection of books on art and archaeology" published by Olympia. (2) a list of newspapers/magazines/journals, with the heading " Lolita: Liste des services de presse." (3) a newspaper clipping (in French) referencing John Gordon's attack on Lolita, summarizing the novel's plot as a tale of love between a middle aged man and a girl of six, and locating Cornell in Boston. (4) a letter (in French) to the Minister of the Interior by G.'s lawyer, Jean Lemanissier, in response to the anticipated banning of Lolita and 20 other of Olympia's publications (12.10.56). Accompanied a letter by Doussia Ergaz to M. Monneray (12.19.56). (5) a press release (in French) explaining Olympia's position with regard to the upcoming legal proceedings. Includes a selection of press commentary (1.18.57). (6) a press release (in French) explaining Olympia's position with regard to the January 28 legal proceedings. May be incomplete (1.29.57). (7) a letter (in French) announcing an upcoming court date, and outlining the history of the Lolita controversy (1.4.58). (8) a press release (in French) outlining Lolita's history in the courts, and citing Girodias' defense of this novel and the other literature that Olympia publishes.
Dates
- 1955
- 1958
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
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
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