Statement by William Kirby Jr. titled "Literary Review of the Publication of William Kirby's 'Le Chien d'Or'", 1925
Description
This document was found in the Macmillan of Canada archives along with a contractual letter from Hugh Eayrs to Lorne Pierce (20 May 1927) regarding Pierce's editing of a Macmillan edition of The Golden Dog proposed for 1929. In that letter, Mary S. Kirby is identified as William Kirby's daughter-in-law; William Kirby Jr. is identified as his grandson. The document reproduced here, by William Kirby Jr., outlines the publishing history of the book. The document folder also contains a memorandum of agreement between Mary Kirby and Macmillan of Canada (1927), and releases from William Kirby Jr. and Mary S. Kirby, both dated 1932. A Bibliography of Macmillan Imprints, 1906-1980 lists only a 1932 school edition, part of the St. Martin's Classics series, "Shortened, with an introduction and glossary by E.C. Woodley" authorized for use in British Columbia schools, with a note indicating it was 'First published in the St. Martin's Classics Series in 1931."
Citation
Macmillan Co. of Canada, Author Series, Contracts
Rights and Contributing Institution
Technical
[Handwritten portion at end of typescript]:
This was placed in hands of Dr. Lorne Pierce Mar 31/25 by W. Kirby for use in furthering the new Ed. of the Golden Dog - byaAuthority of the Wm. Kirby F.R.S.C. Estate to be Edited by himself - per Contract with M.S. Kirby & Lorne Pierce, 1924 [sic].
Related Information
Theme
The Business of Publishing
Case Study
'William Kirby and Copyright: The Publication History The Golden Dog'
Era
1918-1980
Contributor
McMaster University
Collection/Fonds
Macmillan Co. of Canada, Author Series, Contracts
Date
1925
Material Type
memorandum