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Correspondence between Olympia Press, the Bureau Littéraire D. Clairouin, and Odette Hummel, January 1964 to June 4, 1964 ., January 1964, June 4, 1964

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 35
Scope and Contents

10 items (1 TLS, 9 TL). Concerning a delay in the provision of Olympia's statement (3.12.64, 4.29.64, 5.27.64); other transactions with Hummel.

Dates: January 1964; June 4, 1964
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 Odette Hummel, June 11, 1964 to April 23, 1965 ., June 11, 1964, April 23, 1965

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 36
Scope and Contents

12 items (12 TL). Letters enclosing or including statements of sales for foreign editions of Lolita; all transactions involving Hummel.

Dates: June 11, 1964; April 23, 1965
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 27, 1965 to February 14, 1968 ., July 27, 1965, February 14, 1968

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 37
Scope and Contents

9 items (3 TLS, 4 TL, 2 statements). Discussing the new legal dispute between VN and Olympia. VN considers his contract with Olympia terminated (7.27.65), while G., who claims not to have been notified of this litigation (12.6.65 - something denied by Schébéko in 12.17.65), warns Schébéko that, as she is also Olympia's agent, she may be guilty of conflict of interest. Statements of money owed Olympia.

Dates: July 27, 1965; February 14, 1968
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

Misc. correspondence between Olympia and Bureau littéraire D. Clairouin, July 11, 1955 to November 7, 1963 ., July 11, 1955, November 7, 1963

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 38
Scope and Contents

6 items (2 TLS, 4 TL). Concerning various texts either being published by Olympia or represented by Clarouin.

Dates: July 11, 1955; November 7, 1963
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

Miscellaneous items, undated.

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 39
Scope and Contents

15 items. Calculations and notes scribbled in pencil or pen on paper and on the back of what appear to be a novel by Douglas Woolf, Fade Out, an unidentifable French work, and a notice about Pogo books. Two of Maurice Girodias' business cards. Two postal service tickets.

Dates: 1945-1977.
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 Odette Hummel November 15, 1960 to February 1, 1961 ., November 15, 1960, February 1, 1961

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 24
Scope and Contents

11 items (4 TLS, 3 TL, 3 statements, 1 autograph calculations). Various statements of earnings, royalties due etc. Repeated request by G., on behalf of Hummel, for statements from the Brazilian, Finnish, Danish, Norwegian, Argentine, German, Israeli, Swedish and Greek publishers.

Dates: November 15, 1960; February 1, 1961
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, June 6, 1955 to December 26, 1955 ., June 6, 1955, December 26, 1955

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents

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
Scope and Contents

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

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