The letter to Pauline A Young expresses optimism about the upcoming meeting regarding the acquisition of the Dunbar Nelson Collection. It informs Young that efforts are underway to determine the collection's monetary value, with the assistance of a book dealer, Walter Goldwater. Specific information about the collection is requested to expedite the valuation process. The letter anticipates a response by the end of the following week.
A letter to Pauline Young forwarding an article from Phylon, 1959 concerning DuBois and the Universal Races Congress which explains the significance of the letter to Alice Dunbar requesting a portrait of Paul for said Congress.
The sender, Jacob C. Kellem, disagrees with the opinion expressed and provides reasoning based on Condition 2 of the loan agreement between the Ohio Historical Society and Ms. Pauline A. Young. Condition 2 stipulates that Ms. Young retains all literary rights to the papers. The letter asserts that the society failed in its duty to prevent the public, including those ordering single copies, from violating these rights. Jacob C. Kellem seeks prompt advice on compensation and prevention of future violations. The letter also mentions the potential modification of the existing agreement and Ms. Young's intent to stand firm on her rights while considering a reasonable compromise. The sender requests clarity on whether further legal action will be necessary to uphold Ms. Young's rights.
Subject
African American women, African American authors, Dispute Resolution (Law)
The letter responds to Mr. Porter's letter from November 14, 1973, regarding a disagreement over the interpretation of Paragraph 4 of a signed Agreement. It disputes the availability of single copy reproductions, emphasizing that they should only be accessible to those studying the collection. The letter also raises concerns about the publication of a microfilm edition and the use of proceeds from its sale, asserting Ms. Young's right to a fair share. Jacob C. Kellem conveys a willingness to escalate the matter if the issue is not resolved satisfactorily.
Subject
African American women, African American authors, Dispute Resolution (Law)
James Green expresses keen interest in the large collection of Alice and Paul Laurence Dunbar papers held by the recipient. They acknowledge the potential fit of the collection in several libraries, such as the Ohio Historical Society, New York Public Library's Schomberg Center for Research in Black Culture, and Howard University Library. However, they regret their university's limited specialization in Black writers and inability to raise sufficient funds for purchase. They emphasize the importance of making these papers available to scholars and students for enhancing biographical and critical research on Dunbar and his wife.
Subject
African American women, African American authors, African American men
The letter, dated October 23, 1973, addresses Ms. Andrea D. Lentz regarding the Paul Laurence Dunbar and Alice Dunbar Nelson papers. It highlights that the agreement signed by Miss Young was modified from a gift to a loan, allowing single-copy reproductions but not the sale of entire microfilm sets. Miss Young believes she is entitled to half the earnings from the microfilm sales, and the matter is recommended to be submitted to the Society's Director for consideration.
Subject
African American women, African American men, African American authors
On December 24, 1973, the Ohio Historical Society informed Jacob C. Kellem that their Board of Trustees had reviewed Pauline A. Young's request regarding the Paul L. Dunbar and Alice Dunbar Nelson papers. The Board decided to refer the matter to legal counsel and the Director for further action. Enclosed was the legal counsel's opinion, which led to the Society's inability to fulfill Ms. Young's request.
Subject
African American women, African American authors, Dispute Resolution (Law)
The letter to Ms. Young, dated March 27, 1974, reports that the Ohio Historical Society continues to deny her rights regarding the Paul L. Dunbar and Alice Dunbar Nelson papers. The author suggests seeking assistance from organizations like the NAACP and informs her of the inability to file a lawsuit in Delaware Courts. They inquire about Ms. Young's preference for retrieving her papers and enclose a debit note for services rendered.
Subject
African American women, African American authors, Dispute Resolution (Law)
The letter, dated November 18, 1983, is addressed to Mr. Bart Auerbach. It discusses efforts to acquire the Dunbar papers for the Schomberg Center. While there is enthusiasm for the acquisition, insufficient funds have been raised, and a major fundraising effort is needed to secure the collection's purchase. The letter expresses a continued interest in obtaining the Dunbar papers in the future.
