The Nancy Spain lawsuit., 02/13/1957-02/15/1957

File — Box: 1, Folder: 21

Identifier: 45026

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Waugh-Russell Collection consists of a series of postcards and letters from Waugh to Leonard Russell (1906-1974), assistant director and literary editor of the Sunday Times since 1944. The collection describes their business relationship between 1952 and 1965, when Waugh wrote literary reviews and articles for the paper. In turn, Russell published selections of Waugh's books. As a case in point, the collection includes a typed manuscript (carbon) and the corrected proofs of four installments of Waugh's A Little Learning (1964), selected by Russell for the Sunday Times. The Waugh-Russell collection also includes documents regarding the 1956-1957 legal battle between Waugh and Nancy Spain. In 1956, Spain published an article that Waugh considered defamatory. Waugh filed suit against Spain, and Russell was drawn to testify on behalf of the defendants. The collection contains Russell's statement for the occasion. Finally, the collection also includes nine photographs of Waugh at different stages of his life. The material is organized chronologically in one box of .25 linear feet, and arranged in twenty-three folders.

Extent: .25 Date span: 1952-1965

Dates

02/13/1957-02/15/1957

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.25 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Contains correspondence and legal documents related to the 1956-57 law suit between Waugh and Beaverbrook Newspapers Limited and Nancy Spain. The law suit originated in February 24, 1957, when Spain's article appeared in the spectator. Subpoena for Russell to testify on behalf of the defendants. 02/13/1957 Correspondence from Allen & Overy (defendants'Lawyers) to Russell 02/15/1957 Proof of evidence of Leonard Russell. (Statement) 02/15/1957

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

Russell, Leonard -and Waugh lawsuit: Autographed Letter

Waugh, Evelyn -lawsuit vs Nancy Spain / Beaverbrook Ltd: Autographed Letter

Spain, Nancy - Waugh lawsuit against: Autographed Letter