Dell Paperbacks ephemera, 1937-1985

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Summary

Creators:
Lyles, William H. and Dell Publishing Company
Abstract:
Correspondence, research and ephemera collected by William H. Lyles as part of his research for a book on the history of Dell Paperbacks.
Extent:
2 Linear Feet (4 manuscript boxes)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[identification of item], Dell Paperbacks ephemera (M0707). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection is largely correspondence between William H. Lyles and authors that published books with Dell Publishing. Also included are materials from Lyles' research on the history of Dell, photographs, photocopies of articles, and partial runs of two serials: Collecting Paperbacks and Paperback Collector's Newsletter. A number of titles published by or related to Dell Publishing and Western Printing are included in Box 4.

Biographical / historical:

William H. Lyles was an American writer, lecturer in English, and collector and researcher of paperbacks.

Acquisition information:
This collection was purchased by Stanford University, Special Collections in July 1994.
Physical location:
Special Collections and University Archives materials are stored offsite and must be paged 36 hours in advance.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Open for research. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use.

Terms of access:

While Special Collections is the owner of the physical and digital items, permission to examine collection materials is not an authorization to publish. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. Any transmission or reproduction beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the owners of rights, heir(s) or assigns.

Preferred citation:

[identification of item], Dell Paperbacks ephemera (M0707). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Location of this collection:
Department of Special Collections, Green Library
557 Escondido Mall
Stanford, CA 94305-6004, US
Contact:
(650) 725-1022
specialcollections@stanford.edu
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