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Open Letter Press collection

 Collection
Identifier: UA4

Biographical / Historical

Founded in 2007, Open Letter is a nonprofit press at the University of Rochester that began publishing in 2008. It publishes translations of works of literature from around the world for English-language readers.

Scope and Contents

The Open Letter Press collection contains catalogs, ephemera, and articles relating to the press and its publications. Catalogs are often accompanied by correspondence relating to subscriptions and new translations, including opportunities to review these works.

Creator

Dates

  • Creation: 2007-2015

Language of Materials

English

Extent

0.37 cubic feet (1 container)

Conditions Governing Access

For access to this collection, please contact the University of Rochester Archives (archives@library.rochester.edu) at least two business days prior to your planned visit.

Please note: Some materials may be restricted or require permission for use.

Conditions Governing Use

To request reproductions or permission to publish materials from the collection, please contact the University of Rochester Archives (archives@library.rochester.edu). Researchers may be responsible for determining any copyright questions.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Materials acquired from various sources.

Preferred Citation

[Item title, item date], Open Letter Press Collection, UA4, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester

Related Materials

A collection of Open Letter Press books is also available in the Department of Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation. These books have the call number LD4750.6.

Subject

Title
Open Letter Press collection
Status
Completed
Author
Ava Hurlock (Class of 2018)
Date
2015
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Library Details

Part of the University of Rochester Archives Library

Contact:
Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation
River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester
500 Joseph C. Wilson Blvd.
Rochester New York 14627-0055 USA