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Records of Jonathan Cape Ltd

Catalogue reference: JC

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This record is about the Records of Jonathan Cape Ltd dating from 1921-1995.

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Reference
JC
Title
Records of Jonathan Cape Ltd
Date
1921-1995
Description

The collection contains early author files, 1921-1960; book files (containing editorial, production and publicity material), 1961-1981; general files 1921-1977 (including correspondence with foreign publishers and literary agent) and lists of manuscripts received and rejected; review cuttings, 1972-1994; publicity files, 1940-1979; manuscript entry books, 1961-1976, and production ledgers 1920s-1980s.

Held by
University of Reading: Special Collections
Creator(s)
Jonathan Cape Ltd
Physical description
c1100 boxes
Access conditions

Prior permission from Random House is required. Please contact University of Reading, Special Collections for further information.

Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/1f76e2ff-495f-4780-b880-49e449ac5514/

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Records of Jonathan Cape Ltd