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Scorpion Press archive, approximately 1958-1969

 Collection
Identifier: 1988-015

Scope and Contents

The Scorpion Press archive contains correspondence concerning the author's work(s) including letters, permissions, publishing agreements, royalties statements, and, in some cases, galley or page proofs. A complete set of books published, or co-published, by the Scorpion Press, totaling 53 volumes, was accessioned with the archive and can be searched by title on the online catalogue. Also included are financial-related papers such as ledgers, stock lists, files of contracts, and 36 small stock books of record sales, title-by-title, showing purchaser's names and dates.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1958-1969

Language

These materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

This material is open for research use by any registered reader. This material is housed off-site and will require advance notice of 1 business day for use.

Use and Copyright

This material is owned by the University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections. Unpublished manuscripts are under copyright. Therefore, permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from both the repository and the copyright holder.

Extent

7 Linear Feet (14 boxes)

Physical Location

Collection shelved at off-site storage.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchase

Related Materials

Additional papers of John Rolph and the Scorpion Press, Collection 2007.030.

Subject

Source

Title
Scorpion Press archive, circa 1958-1969
Status
In Progress
Author
Special Collections staff
Date
2017 July
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives Repository

Contact:
McFarlin Library
University of Tulsa
2933 E. 6th St
Tulsa 74104-3123 USA
(918) 631-2496