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Publicity material from Olympia, 1955 to 1958 ., 1955, 1958

 Item — Box: 4, Folder: 6

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

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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