Lorson (James) collection of material about Frederic Prokosch, 1982-2004

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Summary

Title:
James Lorson collection of material about Frederic Prokosch
Dates:
1982-2004
Creators:
Lorson, James
Abstract:
A collection of notes, checklists, invoices, auction catalogs and correspondence related to James Lorson's collection of works by Frederic Prokosch. James Lorson was a southern California bookdealer.
Extent:
1 box (.5 linear feet)
Language:
Finding aid is written in English.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], James Lorson collection of material about Frederic Prokosch (Collection 1860). Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, UCLA.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection documents James Lorson's research into the works of Frederic Prokosch and the assembling of his Prokosch collection. Lorson's collection of books and manuscripts was purchased by UCLA in 2006.

Biographical / historical:

James Lorson (1928-2008) owned and operated Lorson's Books and Prints in Fullerton, California, for over 30 years.

Acquisition information:
Joan Lorson, August 2009.
Arrangement:

The material was loosely organized by subject and that order has been maintained.

Physical location:
Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Library Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.
Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Processed by Lilace Hatayama, June 2010; machine-readable finding aid created by Caroline Cubé.
Date Prepared:
© 2010
Date Encoded:
Machine-readable finding aid derived from database containing container list structure and data, encoding added via MS Access and Notetab Pro; Date of source: 2010; frontmatter gathered MARC Record. Supplementary encoding and revision supplied by Caroline Cubé.

Access and use

Restrictions:

COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE AT SRLF: Open for research. Advance notice required for access. Contact the UCLA Library Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.

Terms of access:

Property rights to the physical object belong to the UCLA Library Special Collections. Literary rights, including copyright, are retained by the creators and their heirs. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine who holds the copyright and pursue the copyright owner or his or her heir for permission to publish where The UC Regents do not hold the copyright.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], James Lorson collection of material about Frederic Prokosch (Collection 1860). Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, UCLA.

Location of this collection:
A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library
Box 951575
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US
Contact:
(310) 825-4988
AskLSC@library.ucla.edu
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