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TL to Mr. M. Girodias from Vladimir Nabokov, September 7, 1957 (1), with enclosed copy of TL to Vladimir Nabokov from Mr. M. Girodias, September 5, 1957 (2)., September 7, 1957, September 5, 1957

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 46
Scope and Contents (1) Writing from Goldwin Smith Hall, Ithaca NY, in English, VN is sorry that the deal with Doubleday if off since they were the most likely to make the book a brilliant American success, but mentions that he is putting G. in touch with two other publishers, McDowell Obolensky, and Putnam. Wants to know what he is to tell Bodley Head, and expresses unhappiness about the payment of royalties. Pencil note (Véra?): "copy for Mme. Ergaz." (2) Writing from The Olympia Press, Girodias mentions that...
Dates: September 7, 1957; September 5, 1957
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / 4627, Vladimir and Véra Nabokov publishing correspondence / Series I. Outgoing Correspondence from Vladimir Nabokov 1947-1975

TLS to Madame D. Ergaz from Vladimir Nabokov, September 10, 1957 ., September 10, 1957

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 47
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Written from Goldwin Smith Hall, Ithaca NY, in French, discussing Girodias' demands with regard to the American publication of Lolita and the dispute over royalties, and explaining that it will be easy for VN to look at the French translation of Lolita before Cornell classes begin on September 22. Thanks Ergaz for the nice things she has said about Pnin.

Dates: September 10, 1957
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / 4627, Vladimir and Véra Nabokov publishing correspondence / Series I. Outgoing Correspondence from Vladimir Nabokov 1947-1975

TL to Messrs. Mahlström & Widstrand, A.B. from Vladimir Nabokov, September 13, 1957 ., September 13, 1957

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 48
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Not addressed, in English, noting with dismay that the text of Lolita has been abridged, "crippled and stripped", and "not" mentioning "incredible mistranslations, and requesting immediate action on the part of the publishers. Pencil note: "copie." Probably accompanied 1-46.

Dates: September 13, 1957
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / 4627, Vladimir and Véra Nabokov publishing correspondence / Series I. Outgoing Correspondence from Vladimir Nabokov 1947-1975

TLS to Madame D. Ergaz from Véra Nabokov, September 15, 1957 ., September 15, 1957

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 49
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Not addressed, in French. Véra writes that her husband would like Ergaz to take a look at the letter he has sent to the Swedish publishers W. and W., and that he hopes they will comply, but asks for Ergaz's advice if they do not. Exclaims, "Pauvre LOLITA!"

Dates: September 15, 1957
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / 4627, Vladimir and Véra Nabokov publishing correspondence / Series I. Outgoing Correspondence from Vladimir Nabokov 1947-1975

TLS to Madame D. Ergaz from Vladimir Nabokov, September 18, 1957 ., September 18, 1957

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 50
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Written from Goldwin Smith Hall, Ithaca NY, in French, expressing vexation, irritation, indignation, and a sense of being insulted by Girodias' obnoxious request that VN lower his royalty demands. VN asks that Ergaz write to ascertain G.'s intentions, because he himself will be unable to remain polite.

Dates: September 18, 1957
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / 4627, Vladimir and Véra Nabokov publishing correspondence / Series I. Outgoing Correspondence from Vladimir Nabokov 1947-1975

TL to Mr. M. Girodias from Vladimir Nabokov, October 5, 1957 ., October 5, 1957

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 51
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Written on Cornell letterhead from Goldwin Smith Hall, Ithaca NY, in English, declaring the agreement between VN and Olympia "null and void". Included in Vladimir Nabokov, Selected Letters 1940-1977, p. 228.

Dates: October 5, 1957
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / 4627, Vladimir and Véra Nabokov publishing correspondence / Series I. Outgoing Correspondence from Vladimir Nabokov 1947-1975

TL to Mr. M. Girodias from Vladimir Nabokov, October 5, 1957 ., October 5, 1957

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 52
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Written on Cornell letterhead from Goldwin Smith Hall, Ithaca NY, in English, declaring the agreement between VN and Olympia "null and void". Colored pencil annotation: "copie". Possibly enclosed with 1-50.

Dates: October 5, 1957
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / 4627, Vladimir and Véra Nabokov publishing correspondence / Series I. Outgoing Correspondence from Vladimir Nabokov 1947-1975

TLS to Madame D. Ergaz from Vladimir Nabokov, October 5, 1957 ., October 5, 1957

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 53
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Written from Goldwin Smith Hall, Ithaca NY, in French, asking Ergaz to "see" (and probably enclosing a copy of) what he has found himself forced to write to Girodias (1-48 or 1-49).

Dates: October 5, 1957
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / 4627, Vladimir and Véra Nabokov publishing correspondence / Series I. Outgoing Correspondence from Vladimir Nabokov 1947-1975

TLS to Madame D. Ergaz from Vladimir Nabokov, October 15, 1957 ., October 15, 1957

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 54
Scope and Contents Written from Goldwin Smith Hall, Ithaca NY, in French, expressing great disappointment not only with the conduct of Girodias, who VN claims has not only been lax in paying the royalties due him, but has also acted in bad faith since the beginning of their relationship (he cites a number of examples, including G.'s about-face on the subject of British publication, as well as his negotiations with American publishing houses), but also with Ergaz, who has reproached VN for his indignation and...
Dates: October 15, 1957
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / 4627, Vladimir and Véra Nabokov publishing correspondence / Series I. Outgoing Correspondence from Vladimir Nabokov 1947-1975

TLS to Madame D. Ergaz from Vladimir Nabokov, November 7, 1957 ., November 7, 1957

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 55
Scope and Contents Written from Goldwin Smith Hall, Ithaca NY, in French, on the eve of a trip to New York, concerning the French translation of Lolita, especially Kahane's refusal to send VN his translation in parts as it is composed, and referencing Girodias' threats to publish Lolita in the US under the imprint of Olympia Press, which VN does not take very seriously. Wonders at G.'s claimed incomprehension of the reasons for VN's attempt to terminate...
Dates: November 7, 1957
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / 4627, Vladimir and Véra Nabokov publishing correspondence / Series I. Outgoing Correspondence from Vladimir Nabokov 1947-1975

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