Summary
Overview
Connett, Eugene V. (Eugene Virginius), 1891-1969.
Archives of Derrydale Press
1926-1960 (mostly 1928-1942)
69.20 cubic feet, 106 boxes 4 cartons
Princeton University. Library. Dept. of Rare Books and Special Collections
Manuscripts Division
One Washington Road
Princeton, New Jersey 08544 USA
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.
Description
Description
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
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.
Access and Use
Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research use.
Use Restrictions
Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. No further photoduplication of copies of material in the collection can be made when Princeton University Library does not own the original. Permission to publish material from the collection must be requested from the Associate University Librarian for Rare Books and Special Collections. The library has no information on the status of literary rights in the collection and researchers are responsible for determining any questions of copyright.
Preferred Citation
Archives of Derrydale Press; 1926-1960 (mostly 1928-1942), Manuscripts Division, Department of Rare Books and Special Collections, Princeton University Library.
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