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Contains 42 Results:

Correspondence from Véra Nabokov to Marie Schébéko, November 28, 1973 to January 2, 1974 ., November 28, 1973, January 2, 1974

 Item — Box: 6, Folder: 31
Scope and Contents 6 TLS, in English and French, regarding various contractual matters (especially the new publication of Lolita in Portuguese, the simultaneous publication of Transparent Things and Ada, and the situation with Grasset), and expressing VN's disapproval of the proposed cover for The Defense (VN complains that Luzhin does not look at all like the man on the cover, not being nearly so...
Dates: November 28, 1973; January 2, 1974
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / 4627, Vladimir and Véra Nabokov publishing correspondence / Series IV. Outgoing Correspondence from Véra Nabokov 1949-1977

Typed copy of translations by Donald Harper and Jean-Bernard Blandenier, with corrections, dated January 7, 1974 ., January 7, 1974

 Item — Box: 6, Folder: 32
Scope and Contents

Typed copy of translation samples for Transparent Things, with corrections by VN to Harper's sample.

Dates: January 7, 1974
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / 4627, Vladimir and Véra Nabokov publishing correspondence / Series IV. Outgoing Correspondence from Véra Nabokov 1949-1977

Correspondence from Véra Nabokov to Marie Schébéko, February 1, 1974 to April 1, 1974 ., February 1, 1974, April 1, 1974

 Item — Box: 6, Folder: 33
Scope and Contents

6 TLS, in English, expressing VN's delight that Harper has been signed to do the translation of Transparent Things and his hatred of Festivals, Committees and so on, and negotiations with Dr. Bloch (whom Véra does not trust) and Abril.

Dates: February 1, 1974; April 1, 1974
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / 4627, Vladimir and Véra Nabokov publishing correspondence / Series IV. Outgoing Correspondence from Véra Nabokov 1949-1977

Correspondence from Véra Nabokov to Marie Schébéko, April 3, 1974 to May 20, 1974 ., April 3, 1974, May 20, 1974

 Item — Box: 6, Folder: 34
Scope and Contents

8 TLS, in English, regarding various contractual matters for Lolita (especially foreign publication of both a paperback edition and a screenplay adaptation by VN), Laughter in the Dark and King, Queen, Knave, expressing disgust at publicity tactics of their vacation hotel, and agreeing to the visit (from Fayard) of Messrs. de Fallois and Hell.

Dates: April 3, 1974; May 20, 1974
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / 4627, Vladimir and Véra Nabokov publishing correspondence / Series IV. Outgoing Correspondence from Véra Nabokov 1949-1977

Correspondence from Véra Nabokov to Marie Schébéko, May 22, 1974 to August 23, 1974 ., May 22, 1974, August 23, 1974

 Item — Box: 6, Folder: 35
Scope and Contents

7 TLS with copy of a check, in English, concerning various contractual matters (especially the foreign publication of Lolita and the contract with Gallimard for King, Queen, Knave), as well as the upcoming simultaneous publication of Ada and Transparent Things. Mentions Orengo's death. Autograph postscript to 6.3.74.

Dates: May 22, 1974; August 23, 1974
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / 4627, Vladimir and Véra Nabokov publishing correspondence / Series IV. Outgoing Correspondence from Véra Nabokov 1949-1977

Correspondence from Véra Nabokov to Marie Schébéko, November 8, 1974 to January 27, 1975 ., November 8, 1974, January 27, 1975

 Item — Box: 6, Folder: 36
Scope and Contents

8 TLS, in English, regarding various contractual matters for Lolita, Strong Opinions, Look at the Harlequins! and Laughter in the Dark. Also mentions the transfer of rights from the Vladimir VN Literary Trust to Dmitri VN. Véra declares Prins a "crook." Autograph postscript to 11.2.74.

Dates: November 8, 1974; January 27, 1975
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / 4627, Vladimir and Véra Nabokov publishing correspondence / Series IV. Outgoing Correspondence from Véra Nabokov 1949-1977

Correspondence from Véra Nabokov to Marie Schébéko, February 5, 1975 to June 16, 1975 ., February 5, 1975, June 16, 1975

 Item — Box: 6, Folder: 37
Scope and Contents 7 TLS, 1 autograph note, in Russian and English, re various publication details of the paperback edition of King, Queen, Knave, the launching of Ada (VN agrees to interviews held in Paris, for which expenses Véra bills Clairouin in attachment to 6.5.75), the contract with Fayard for Look at the Harlequins!, and the actions of the "crook" Prins. Mentions transfer of rights from the Trust to Dmitri....
Dates: February 5, 1975; June 16, 1975
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / 4627, Vladimir and Véra Nabokov publishing correspondence / Series IV. Outgoing Correspondence from Véra Nabokov 1949-1977

Correspondence from Véra Nabokov to Marie Schébéko and D. Develdère, June 16, 1975 to November 26, 1975 ., June 16, 1975, November 26, 1975

 Item — Box: 6, Folder: 38
Scope and Contents

9 TLS, in French and English, regarding the publication of Ada and Look at the Harlequins! by Fayard, as well as the foreign publication of Lolita by Grijalbo, and other contractual matters.Mentions that "Mr. Girodias is riding high again" (8.1.75).

Dates: June 16, 1975; November 26, 1975
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / 4627, Vladimir and Véra Nabokov publishing correspondence / Series IV. Outgoing Correspondence from Véra Nabokov 1949-1977

Correspondence from Véra Nabokov to Marie Schébéko, December 8, 1975 to February 18, 1976 ., December 8, 1975, February 18, 1976

 Item — Box: 6, Folder: 39
Scope and Contents

6 TLS and 1 TL to Juan Grijalbo (a copy for Schébéko), with photocopy of contract, 1 autograph note on the copy of a TL by VN to Alex Grall, in English and French, re contractual matters (the Brazilian rights to Look at the Harlequins!, and Grijalbo's paperback contract for Lolita), and two letters outlining who owns which of VN's works. The latter (2.18.76) refers to a "heartrending conversation" between Schébéko and Véra.

Dates: December 8, 1975; February 18, 1976
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / 4627, Vladimir and Véra Nabokov publishing correspondence / Series IV. Outgoing Correspondence from Véra Nabokov 1949-1977

Correspondence from Véra Nabokov to Marie Schébéko, February 23, 1976 to April 26, 1976 ., February 23, 1976, April 26, 1976

 Item — Box: 6, Folder: 40
Scope and Contents

7 TLS, noting the receipt of the first part of the Look at the Harlequins! French translation, contractual and publication matters for various short stories, as well as Bend Sinister.

Dates: February 23, 1976; April 26, 1976
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / 4627, Vladimir and Véra Nabokov publishing correspondence / Series IV. Outgoing Correspondence from Véra Nabokov 1949-1977

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