Book Contracts: 1969., 01/16/1969-08/25/1969

File — Box: 5, Folder: 4

Identifier: GAMMS448.3.377

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

This series contains the correspondence, manuscripts, and miscellaneous documents related to the professional career of Edward Rice, spanning the years 1967-1991. Also included in this series are the private papers and correspondence related to Edward Rice's personal life during this time period.

Dates

01/16/1969-08/25/1969

Collection-level Access Restrictions

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 13.5 Linear Feet (9 boxes )

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Contains copies of the contracts and related documents signed by Edward Rice with miscellaneous publishers for works on India, non-Christian religions, and Thomas Merton in 1969, 6 items. TYP, 4 pages/2 sheets, 1/16/1969. Signed contract with Pantheon Books for an untitled book on India. TYP, 7 pages + document cover [2 copies/1 photocopy with correspondence], 4/1/1969. Signed contract with Scholastic Magazines, Inc., for an untitled work on the four great non-Christian religions. Document is a sales summary statement prepared by Scholastic Magazines, Inc. TYP, 4 pages + 2 page addenda + 1 document [photocopy], 8/25/1969. Signed contract with Doubleday &Company, Inc., for an untitled work on Thomas Merton ["The Man in the Sycamore Tree(?)]. Document in a sales summary statement prepared by Doubleday &Company, Inc.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

RICE, EDWARD - BK CONTRACT, UNTITLED ON INDIA, 1969: Typescript

PANTHEON BOOKS - BK CONTRACT, UNTITLED ON INDIA, 1969: Typescript

BK CONTRACT - UNTITLED ON INDIA, 1969: Typescript

RICE, EDWARD - BK CONTRACT, UNTITLED ON 4 GREAT NON-XAN RELI, 1969: Typescript

SCHOLASTIC MAG, INC. - BK CONTRACT, UNTITL, 4 GREAT NON-XAN RELI, 69: Typescript

BK CONTRACT - UNTITLED, FOUR GREAT NON-CHRISTIAN RELI, 1969: Typescript

RICE, EDWARD - BK CONTRACT, UNTITLED ON THOMAS MERTON, 1969: Typescript

DOUBLEDAY & CO, INC. - BK CONTRACT, UNTITLED ON THOMAS MERTON, 1969: Typescript

MERTON, THOMAS - BK CONTRACT FOR RICE MSS ON, 1969: Typescript

BK CONTRACT - UNTITLED ON THOMAS MERTON, 1969: Typescript