Archives of Derrydale Press, 1926-1960 (mostly 1928-1942)

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Collection Overview

Collector:

Princeton University. Library. Special Collections and Connett, Eugene V. (Eugene Virginius) (1891-1969)

Title:

Archives of Derrydale Press

Repository:

Manuscripts Division

Permanent URL:

http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/n870zq849

Dates:

1926-1960 (mostly 1928-1942)

Size:

111 boxes and 69.60 linear feet

Storage Note:

Firestone Library (scamss): Boxes 1-110; 47a

Language:

English

Abstract: Consists of correspondence and business papers of the Derrydale Press, from its foundation in 1926 by Eugene V. Connett III (Princeton Class of 1912) through its liquidation in 1942. There is also a great deal of correspondence by Connett and his staff concerning the acquisition and editing of manuscripts, sales, and distribution, and promotion of the books.

Collection Description & Creator Information

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of correspondence and business papers of the Derrydale Press from its foundation in 1926 by Eugene V. Connett III (Class of l912) through its liquidation in 1942. Included are letters by the authors and illustrators of most of the sporting books published by Derrydale, such as Ernest R. Gee, Roland Clark, Paul Brown, and Gordon Grand. There is also a great deal of correspondence by Connett and his staff concerning the acquisition and editing of manuscripts, sales, and distribution, and promotion of the books.

The business section holds financial reports (1932-1942), insurance policies, orders, receipts, tax information, the files of Hooker Talcott (treasurer), and ledgers. Of interest are 15 volumes of scrapbooks (1926-1940) containing press clippings, stories about Connett, promotional leaflets, trade catalogs, and other memorabilia. There is also a binder of Connett letters, Derrydale Press catalogs, and related articles collected by Joseph Spear Beck.

Collection Creator Biography:

Connett

Eugene V. Connett III established the Derrydale Press in New York City in 1927. This press went on to become the leading publisher of outdoor books in North America.

Collection History

Acquisition:

Gift of Eugene V. Connet, Class of 1912, founder of Derrydale Press, publishers of sporting books, 1964 .

[AM 18276:Originally listed by Thomas B. Goodnow, 1929, revised by Barbara Taylor 1984]

Custodial History

The collection was formed as a result of a departmental practice of combining into one collection manuscript material of various accessions relating to a particular author.

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