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Correspondence between Olympia Press and the Bureau Littéraire D. Clairouin, June 6, 1955 to December 26, 1955 ., June 6, 1955, December 26, 1955

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 1
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10 items (4 TLS from Girodias, 5 TL from various parties, including carbon of letter sent by G. to VN). Charts beginning of relationship between G. and VN, and of Lolita's early publication history. Concerns the signing of contracts, G.'s suggestion that VN eliminate French phrases in the novel (7.1.55), the French publication of Lolita., and G.'s early claim that he may not be able to register copyright in France (9.27.55).

Dates: June 6, 1955; December 26, 1955
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / 4627, Vladimir and Véra Nabokov publishing correspondence / Series II. Lolita Correspondence between Olympia Press, Clairouin, and Vladimir Nabokov

Correspondence between Olympia Press, and the Bureau Littéraire D. Clairouin, March 20, 1956 to March 28, 1956 ., March 20, 1956, March 28, 1956

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 2
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5 items (2 TLS from Girodias, 3 TL from Clairouin), regarding the search for an American publisher for Lolita.. G. asserts his right to negotiate the contract but claims that he will do nothing without informing VN. Ergaz notes VN's new hopes that Lolita. will be published in the US (he had not so hoped before), but explains that she has written to VN asking about the impact of any controversy on his position as university professor.

Dates: March 20, 1956; March 28, 1956
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / 4627, Vladimir and Véra Nabokov publishing correspondence / Series II. Lolita Correspondence between Olympia Press, Clairouin, and Vladimir Nabokov

Correspondence between Olympia Press, the Bureau Littéraire D. Clairouin, and Vladimir Nabokov, June 6, 1956 to March 12, 1957 ., June 6, 1956, March 12, 1957

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents 14 items (3 TLS from Girodias, 9 TL from various parties, 2 statement). Various financial transactions and accountings, as well as discussion of translation rights. Two letters from Girodias to VN (probably copies sent to Clairouin) outlining G.'s position with regard to VN's intention of finding an American publisher for Lolita, particularly in light of the copyright question and possible legal difficulties (11.12.56 & 3.12.57). G. reminds VN that Olympia took...
Dates: June 6, 1956; March 12, 1957
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / 4627, Vladimir and Véra Nabokov publishing correspondence / Series II. Lolita Correspondence between Olympia Press, Clairouin, and Vladimir Nabokov

Correspondence between Olympia Press, the Bureau Littéraire D. Clairouin, and Vladimir Nabokov, March 20, 1957 to May 17, 1957 ., March 20, 1957, May 17, 1957

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents 9 items (2 TLS and 1 signed autograph from Girodias, 5 TL from various parties). Regarding the French translation of Lolita as well as some financial matters. Three letters from G. to VN (probably copies sent to Clairouin) discussing the status of negotiations with American publishers, and finally breaking off communication. G. asks whether VN would consider accepting reduced royalties (4.11.57), and explains his wish to search out a "firm of secondary...
Dates: March 20, 1957; May 17, 1957
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / 4627, Vladimir and Véra Nabokov publishing correspondence / Series II. Lolita Correspondence between Olympia Press, Clairouin, and Vladimir Nabokov

Correspondence between Olympia Press, the Bureau Littéraire D. Clairouin, and Vladimir Nabokov, August 8, 1957 to November 8, 1957 ., August 8, 1957, November 8, 1957

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents 11 items (5 TLS from Olympia and 6 TL from various parties). Includes a copies of letters sent from G. to VN answering various accusations (about the price of the book relative to VN's royalties, and about the sending of statements), refusing to acknowledging the rupture of their contract, and expressing G.'s sense that he is a "victim of your personal problems." Other letters concern translation and financial matters, including the search for an American publisher for ...
Dates: August 8, 1957; November 8, 1957
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / 4627, Vladimir and Véra Nabokov publishing correspondence / Series II. Lolita Correspondence between Olympia Press, Clairouin, and Vladimir Nabokov

Correspondence between Olympia Press and the Bureau Littéraire D. Clairouin, November 20, 1957 to December 31, 1957 ., November 20, 1957, December 31, 1957

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents 9 items (5 TLS , 4 TL and a statement) charts the escalation of the dispute between VN and G., as G. threatens to publish (in opposition to VN's express wishes) an American edition of Lolita under Olympia's imprint and in conjunction with an American firm (11.20.57), while accusing VN of acting in bad faith (both towards Ergaz and Girodias). G. tells his side of the story and describes Putnam's offer for Lolita. Ergaz expresses irritation...
Dates: November 20, 1957; December 31, 1957
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / 4627, Vladimir and Véra Nabokov publishing correspondence / Series II. Lolita Correspondence between Olympia Press, Clairouin, and Vladimir Nabokov

Correspondence between Olympia Press, and the Bureau Littéraire D. Clairouin, January 2, 1958 to January 31, 1958 ., January 2, 1958, January 31, 1958

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 7
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6 items (2 TLS, 4 TL), regarding dispute between VN and G., with G. attempting to explain his actions (sending the check for the "derisory" sum of Fr 178, for example), claiming that he is not looking to quarrel. VN is by now refusing to accept G.'s checks.

Dates: January 2, 1958; January 31, 1958
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / 4627, Vladimir and Véra Nabokov publishing correspondence / Series II. Lolita Correspondence between Olympia Press, Clairouin, and Vladimir Nabokov

Correspondence between Olympia Press and the Bureau Littéraire D. Clairouin, February 6, 1958 to March 24, 1958 ., February 6, 1958, March 24, 1958

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents

6 items (4 TLS and 2 TL). Discussing financial matters, including VN's decision to accept more royalty payments from Olympia.

Dates: February 6, 1958; March 24, 1958
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / 4627, Vladimir and Véra Nabokov publishing correspondence / Series II. Lolita Correspondence between Olympia Press, Clairouin, and Vladimir Nabokov

Correspondence between Olympia Press and the Bureau Littéraire D. Clairouin, March 28, 1958 to May 16, 1958 ., March 28, 1958, May 16, 1958

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents

6 items (3 TLS and 3 TL). Concerning financial matters as well as G.'s demand that mention of the original (Olympia Press) edition in all translations of Lolita. Ergaz writes that while VN is happy with Kahane's translation, a rare occurrence (4.1.58), he has categorically refused this demand, which G. claims has nothing to do with VN anyway (3.28.58 & 5.16.58). Mention (5.16.58) of new legal difficulties ahead for G.

Dates: March 28, 1958; May 16, 1958
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / 4627, Vladimir and Véra Nabokov publishing correspondence / Series II. Lolita Correspondence between Olympia Press, Clairouin, and Vladimir Nabokov

Correspondence between Olympia Press and the Bureau Littéraire D. Clairouin, July 21, 1958 to October 22, 1958 ., July 21, 1958, October 22, 1958

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 10
Scope and Contents

12 items (4 TLS, 6 TL, 2 statements). Concerning translation matters, the selling of translation rights in Japan, Finland, Britain, Italy and Spain, as well as South America. Includes letter from Clairouin with list of books and authors published by Weidenfeld.

Dates: July 21, 1958; October 22, 1958
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / 4627, Vladimir and Véra Nabokov publishing correspondence / Series II. Lolita Correspondence between Olympia Press, Clairouin, and Vladimir Nabokov

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