Frank Norris Collection 1898-1952

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Location of collection:
University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400110
160 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Brenda Gunn
Phone: (434) 924-1037
Phone: (434) 243-1776
Fax: (434) 924-4968
Restrictions:

Collection is open to research.

Terms of access:

See the University of Virginia Library’s use policy.

Preferred citation:

Frank Norris Collection, Accession 6905, Special Collections Department, University of Virginia Library

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English
Preferred citation:

Frank Norris Collection, Accession 6905, Special Collections Department, University of Virginia Library

Background

Scope and content:

[Informs Reynolds of his intention to sell the rights to his stories " From Dawn to Dark-Fighting" and " Surrender" to the Century Company. ]

[Replies to Richards' letter with mention of Norris' book Moranand McTeague; chides him for inadvertently changing the title of Moran; thanks him for an invitation to London. ]

[Promises to send copy of Blix; mentions completion of The Heroine, which will be published after serialization "somewhere"; says he is excited about material for a series of 3 novels based on the subject of American wheat; guesses that this project will take 3-4 years.]

[Tells him that Samuel Sidney McClureis syndicating one of his stories which will be called A Man's Womanin the book publication (handled by Doubleday and McClure Co.); wonders if Richards would put this book on his list for publication in England; inquires about the success of Moranand McTeaguein England, also about the royalties he might expect from their sales; requests critics' reviews of his book published.]

[Thanks him for 2 volumes that have not arrived yet; says he is curious if the book sells as well as the reviews indicate; speaks about an unpublished novel, Vandover and the Brute. ]

[Says he is glad to know that McTeagueis well received by English critics; wonders if Richards might consider taking over Blix, which is in the hands of failing English branch of Harpers; wonders about serialization of Blix, and also of his last novel A Man's Woman, in England, before publishing in book form; says a royalty of 10% is not satisfactory; asks for a better offer; requests the contracts for Moranand McTeague. ]

[Gives him specific ideas for the printer regarding A Man's Woman; requests copies of the English edition of Blixand and A Man's Woman. ]

[Thanks him for copy of Blix; hopes that the publisher (Richards) will improve the cover design for A Man's Woman, although he does not mean to interfere; hopes a secondary title will be omitted from A Man's Woman; says he was not pleased to see the subtitle "Love Idyll" under Blix. ]

[Alludes to the fact that to date he has received only one statement for Moranfrom Richards' firm; says he would like to know how the books McTeagueand Blixhave done; says he would, finally, love to see some money.]

[Discusses the possibility of an editor's position for him with Doubleday and Pagebut cannot promise anything; looks forward to his visit.]

[Complains that his statements and pecuniary settlements are now almost a year overdue; says his letters have been ignored; realizes that the English publication of his books has not been a financial success for the firm, but expects royalties just the same; threatens to find another publisher if the matter is not cleared up.]

[Says he is willing to have A Woman's Manrun in a Londonpaper if he gets $100; announces the publication of The Octopusand brings up the possibility of an English publication.]

[Says he is encouraged and honored to see his work reviewed in the important magazine Arena. ]

[Acknowledges receipt of a letter and check for 48 pounds; mentions proofs of The Pit, and its serializing.]

[Verifies receipt of a manuscript.]

[Proposes that he write an adventure novel in the style of Moran of the Lady Letty; says it could be serialized in Everybody'sand help the magazine along; expresses concern over Mrs. Norris' illness.]

[Gives suggestions on how to alter a manuscript slightly, to make it a great story for Everybody's; urges Cosgrave to read the proofs of The Squidquickly, as the book has to be out by March 15.]

[Discusses serializing, dramatizing and translation of an unknown work; requests a contract if all is agreeable.]

Acquisition information:
Deposit 1962 Nov 14
Processing information:

Funded in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities

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18 items