Collection of John Lane Materials
Scope and Contents
Collection contains correspondence to other British literary figures, 2 publisher statements to Violet Paget, and a published article on Anatole France's visit to England.
Dates
- 1894 - 1926
- 1894 - 1926
Creator
- Lane, John, 1854-1925 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Materials to be used on site during regular Special Collections hours or by appointment. Photocopying or scanning may be possible at discretion of staff for nominal fee. Digital cameras are permitted. Materials may be protected by copyright.
Biographical / Historical
John Lane (1854-1925) was a British publisher who was co-founder of The Bodley Head, initially specializing in antiquarian books. As a publisher Lane became noted for printing provocative and controversial works. Some of his publications were "The Yellow Book" and the famous "Keynotes" series, with covers by Aubrey Beardsley. Lane was married to the author Annie Philippine King and subsequently published several of her works. Lane's nephew Allen Lane founded Penguin Books in 1935.
Extent
0.5 Linear Feet
Abstract
Collection contains correspondence to other British literary figures, 2 publisher statements to Violet Paget, and a published article on Anatole France's visit to England.
Arrangement
Materials arranged in three series: Correspondence from John Lane, Correspondence to John Lane, Manuscripts and Published Materials.
- Title
- Finding Aid to the Collection of John Lane Materials.
- Author
- Colby College Special Collections, Waterville, Maine
- Date
- 2012
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Colby College Special Collections Repository
