Guide to the Sunbury Press records
, 1974-1988
Brown University Library, Special Collections
Box A, John Hay Library
Providence, RI 02912
Tel: 401-863-2146
E-mail: hay@brown.edu
Published in 2010
Collection Overview
| Title: |
Sunbury Press records |
| Date range: |
1974-1988 |
| Creator: |
Sunbury Press |
| Extent: |
2 linear feet
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| Abstract: |
From 1974 to 1988, Sunbury Press published women poets, blue-collar poets and minority poets. Founded and run by Virginia Scott, the press was based in Bronx, New York. This collection contains the camera-ready copy of several manuscripts, NEA grant materials, business records, legal files, and circulation and promotion materials. |
| Language of materials: |
English |
| Repository: |
Brown University Library, Special Collections
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| Collection number: |
Ms. 2010.026 |
Scope & content
This collection contains the camera-ready copy of several manuscripts, NEA grant materials, business records, legal files, and circulation and promotion materials.
Access Points
Subject Topics
Arrangement
The materials are divided into three series, based on type of material.
- Series 1. Camera-Ready Copy and Manuscripts
- Series 2. Business and Legal Files
- Series 3. Circulation and Promotional Materials
Historical note
Created, edited, and managed by Canadian born, Virginia Scott, Sunbury Press was based in Bronx, New York, from 1974 to 1988. She published the poetic works of women poets, blue-collar poets, minority poets, and others who were not given adequate voice elsewhere (Ms. Magazine, April 1979) For ten years the press also published collections of poems under the title Sunbury: A Poetry Magazine.
Access & Use
| Access to the collection: |
There are no restrictions on access, except that the collection can only be seen by prior appointment. Some materials may be stored off-site and cannot be produced on the same day on which they are requested. |
| Use of the materials: |
Although Brown University has physical ownership of the collection and the materials contained therein, it does not claim literary rights. Researchers should note that compliance with copyright law is their responsibility. Researchers must determine the owners of the literary rights and obtain any necessary permissions from them. |
| Preferred citation: |
Sunbury Press records, Ms. 2010.026, Brown University Library. |
| Contact information: |
Brown University Library, Special Collections
Box A, John Hay Library
Providence, RI 02912
Tel: 401-863-2146
E-mail: hay@brown.edu
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Administrative Information
| ABOUT THE COLLECTION |
| Acquisition: |
Gift: Virginia R. Scott, July 16, 2001. A2001-44 |
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| ABOUT THE FINDING AID |
| Author: |
Finding aid prepared by Gaelen Adam. |
| Encoding: |
Finding aid encoded by Gaelen Adam
2010 June 22 |
| Descriptive rules: |
Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS) |
Additional Information
Inventory
Series 1. Camera-Ready Copy and Manuscripts
| Box 1, Folder 1 |
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Camera-Ready Copy: Sunbury Ten
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| Box 1, Folder 2 |
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Camera-Ready Copy: Iwilla, Yvonne
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| Box 1, Folder 3 |
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Camera-Ready Copy: Sunblazoned, Judy Hogan
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| Box 1, Folder 4 |
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Camera-Ready Copy: Miwa's Song, Chang
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1982 |
| Box 1, Folder 5 |
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Camera-Ready Copy: In the City of Contradictions, Chang
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1979 |
| Box 1, Folder 6 |
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Manuscript: Iwilla, Yvonne
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1982 |
Series 2. Business and Legal Files
| Box 2, Folder 1 |
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NEA Grant Materials
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October 1980 |
| Box 2, Folder 2 |
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Business Permit Certificate
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January 2 1975 |
| Box 2, Folder 3 |
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Certificate of Authority, IRS
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1978 |
| Box 2, Folder 4 |
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Bank Statements, Receipts
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| Box 2, Folder 5 |
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Prepared Income Statements
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1974-1977 |
| Box 2, Folder 6 |
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Statement Done by Accountant
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1979 |
| Box 2, Folder 7 |
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IRS Notice
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1981 |
| Box 2, Folder 8 |
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Sunbury Press Incorporation
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From Spring 1978 |
| Box 2, Folder 9 |
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Tax Exempt Status Filing
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| Box 2, Folder 10 |
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Dissolution Material
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1984-1988 |
| Box 2, Folder 11 |
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Annual Reports
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| Box 2, Folder 12 |
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Sunbury Business File
Contents Note: Includes NEA material, Yvonne's contract, bank statements from 1975, financial statement and ledger pages from 1975.
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October 1980 |
| Box 2, Folder 13 |
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Financial Reports
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1983-1987 |
| Box 2, Folder 14 |
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Tax File
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1979 |
| Box 2, Folder 15 |
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Fay Chang as Replacement Publisher
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1984 |
| Box 2, Folder 16 |
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Multiprint: Printer Materials
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| Box 2, Folder 17 |
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Contracts
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| Box 2, Folder 18 |
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Treasurer's Report/Check Registers
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Series 3. Circulation and Promotional Materials
| Box 2, Folder 19 |
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Background Materials
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| Box 2, Folder 20 |
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Advertising
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| Box 2, Folder 21 |
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Promotional Materials
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| Box 2, Folder 22 |
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Reviews of In the City of Contradictions
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