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Review Records

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1991-002

Scope and Content

This collection contains records of the literary journal Review. Included in the collection are correspondence, newspaper clippings, working papers, printing plates, and promotional materials. Among the correspondence are letters exchanged with author Samuel Hynes and a typescript draft copy of Hynes' review of The New Wessex Edition of Thomas Hardy.

Dates

  • 1977 - 1986

Language of Materials

The materials in the collection are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open to research.

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.

Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.

Administrative History

Founded in 1977 by James Otey Hoge Jr. (1944-2007) and James L. W. West III, both then professors of English at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Review featured scholarly reviews and review essays of works in English and American literature. Published annually, the first issue of the journal appeared in 1979; publication ceased with volume 25 in 2004.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Abstract

Records of the literary journal Review include correspondence, working papers, newspaper clippings, and promotional materials.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The Review Records were donated to Special Collections and University Archives in 1991.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Review Records by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).

Processing Information

The processing and description of the Review Records commenced and was completed in October, 2022.

Title
Review Records, 1977-1986
Status
Completed
Author
John M. Jackson
Date
2022 (CC0 1.0)
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository

Contact:
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308