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Collection Overview

Creator:
John Day Company.
Title:
Archives of John Day Company
Repository:
Manuscripts Division
Permanent URL:
http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/0c483j41k
Dates:
1926-1969
Size:
570 boxes and 239.4 linear feet
Storage Note:
  • Firestone Library (scamss): Box 1-570
Language:
English

Abstract

The collection consists of editorial correspondence and some business material of the American publisher.

Collection Description & Creator Information

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of editorial files of the American publisher John Day Company, Inc., from its founding in 1926 until 1969. The bulk of the archives is comprised of correspondence between the publishing company's editors and authors, such asPearl Buck, but it also includes some business material relating to requests for permission to quote and foreign rights of authors, agents, and publishers.

Collection Creator Biography:

John Day Company.

The John Day Company, Inc., was an American publishing firm founded in 1926.

Collection History

Acquisition:

Gift of John Day Company, Inc.

Appraisal

No appraisal information is available.

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Ran Tao in 2004. Finding aid written by Ran Tao in 2004.

Access & Use

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research use.

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. To cite or publish quotations that fall within Fair Use, as defined under U. S. Copyright Law, no permission is required. For instances beyond Fair Use, it is the responsibility of the researcher to determine whether any permissions related to copyright, privacy, publicity, or any other rights are necessary for their intended use of the Library's materials, and to obtain all required permissions from any existing rights holders, if they have not already done so. Princeton University Library's Special Collections does not charge any permission or use fees for the publication of images of materials from our collections, nor does it require researchers to obtain its permission for said use. The department does request that its collections be properly cited and images credited. More detailed information can be found on the Copyright, Credit and Citations Guidelines page on our website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us through the Ask Us! form.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

For preservation reasons, original analog and digital media may not be read or played back in the reading room. Users may visually inspect physical media but may not remove it from its enclosure. All analog audiovisual media must be digitized to preservation-quality standards prior to use. Audiovisual digitization requests are processed by an approved third-party vendor. Please note, the transfer time required can be as little as several weeks to as long as several months and there may be financial costs associated with the process. Requests should be directed through the Ask Us Form.

Credit this material:

Archives of John Day Company; Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Permanent URL:
http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/0c483j41k
Location:
Firestone Library
One Washington Road
Princeton, NJ 08544, USA
(609) 258-3184
Storage Note:
  • Firestone Library (scamss): Box 1-570