The Rougemont Press Collection
Scope and Contents
Includes publisher's prospectus, Christmas cards, publisher's mock-ups, and correspondence.
Dates
- Creation: 1970-1974
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
This collection has no restrictions and is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission to publish, exhibit, broadcast, or quote from materials in the Watzek Library Archives & Special Collections requires written permission of the Head of Archives & Special Collections.
Historical Note
The Rougemont Press (1970-1974) of Exeter, England was founded and directed by Eric Cleave, Ted Hughes, Moelwyn Merchant, and Paul Merchant to print limited edition works by eminent poets and illustrations by both established and young artists. Rougemont Press issued works by Ted Hughes, Sylvia Plath, Norman MacCaig, Dorothy Pound, John Stallworthy, Eleni Vakalo, and Ian Hamilton Finlay.
This collection of Rougemont Press ephemera was assembled by co-director of the press, Paul Merchant, and includes some of Merchant's correspondence with authors and artists regarding Rougemont publications.
Extent
.25 cubic feet (1 box)
Abstract
This collection relates to the Rougemont Press, a fine press from Exeter, England.
Physical Location
Special Collection
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Collected and donated to Lewis & Clark College by Paul Merchant in 2010.
Separated Materials
The books published by Rougemont Press are housed with Special Collections books and shelved by Library of Congress order.
Processing Information
Processed in 2012.
- Title
- Guide to the Rougemont Press Collection 1970-1974
- Author
- Jeremy Skinner
- Date
- © 2012
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Based On Dacs ( Describing Archives: A Content Standard)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Lewis & Clark College, Special Collections and Archives Repository