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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

TL to Mr. M. Girodias from Vladimir Nabokov, November 21, 1957 ., November 21, 1957

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 56
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From Goldwin Smith Hall, Ithaca NY, in English, VN writes that the "reasons for my behavior have been fully explained to my agent" and that G. may apply to her for information. Outlines the incomprehensibility of G.'s behavior. Is sorry the situation has developed as it has, but refuses the blame.

Dates: November 21, 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, November 21, 1957 ., November 21, 1957

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 57
Scope and Contents

Carbon of 1-53.

Dates: November 21, 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 21, 1957 ., November 21, 1957

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 58
Scope and Contents Written from Goldwin Smith Hall, Ithaca NY, in French, thanking Ergaz for various letters and contracts that he has signed and is returning, save for the Gallimard contract, to which he objects. Mentions threat by G. to publish a limited edition of Lolita in the US, and hopes Ergaz has explained to G. that it will be easy for VN to have such an edition seized, and that VN will not hesitate to do so. Is interested in a legal opinion on his rupture with Olympia....
Dates: November 21, 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, December 11, 1957 ., December 11, 1957

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 59
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Written from Goldwin Smith Hall, Ithaca NY, in French, noting that he has received a letter from Kahane to the effect that the first volume of Lolita will appear soon, asserting that the problems between he and Girodias are hardly confined to the question of Lolita's relative cost in France and the US, and refusing the Gallimard contract for Lolita unless the latter excludes the film rights.

Dates: December 11, 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, December 23, 1957 ., December 23, 1957

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 60
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Written from Goldwin Smith Hall, Ithaca NY, in French, asking Ergaz to refuse all attempt at payment by Girodias, and calling a G.'s check of 178 francs an attempt to "get a rise out of me". Finds the Kahane translation very good, if in need of some minor corrections. Wonders what Ergaz's lawyer friend advises re: his (non)termination of contract with Olympia. Some pencil markings.

Dates: December 23, 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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