| Repository | University of Roehampton: Archives and Special Collections |
| Level | File |
| Ref No | RC/1/3/2/8 |
| Alt Ref No | RC/1/2/2/1/10; RC 32; 22 |
| Creator Name | Richmal Crompton; Richmal Ashbee (niece of Richmal Crompton); and Richmal Ashbee's heirs |
| Title | [Richmal Crompton] Correspondence sent to Richmal Ashbee [niece of Richmal Crompton] from AP Watt, literary agents, relating to the publication and use of Richmal Crompton's works |
| Date | 1969-2001 |
| Extent | 1 file |
| Description | Contains correspondence, dated 1969-2001, sent to Richmal Ashbee [niece of Richmal Crompton], from AP Watt Ltd., London, literary agents, relating to the publication and use of Richmal Crompton's works, including:
- The publication of Richmal Crompton's stories, including William stories (includes copies of some publication agreements).
- The completion (by Richmal Ashbee) of an unfinished story by Richmal Crompton.
- The publication of William-themed books and products, including games, jigsaw puzzles, activity books, cook books, diaries and calendars.
- The publication of William radio scripts.
- The creation of William audio recordings by the BBC [British Broadcasting Corporation].
- The creation of stage plays based on the William stories.
- The creation of television programmes about the William stories, including dramas based on the William stories, documentaries about the William stories, and readings of William stories on the BBC [British Broadcasting Corporation] programme "Jackanory".
- The creation of a William feature film.
- The payment of royalties.
- Copyright and changes in copyright legislation.
- The publication of biographies of Richmal Crompton, and of articles about Richmal Crompton and the William stories
- The possibility of Terry Pratchett, author, writing new William stories.
The file also includes:
- A draft copy of a letter [from Richmal Ashbee, niece of Richmal Crompton, to AP Watt Ltd., London, literary agents], relating to the editing of a William diary and calendar for publication; draft copy written c1995.
- Notes [written by Richmal Ashbee, niece of Richmal Crompton] about the publication of William stories; notes dated 1970-1999.
- A 'to do' list and shopping list titled "Carol", [written by Richmal Ashbee, niece of Richmal Crompton]; list created in c1984.
- A photocopy of part of a letter to Mrs Truman [at AP Watt Ltd., London, literary agents] [sender's name not stated] asking permission for school children to perform some of Richmal Crompton's work; letter written c1970s; photocopy made c1970s. |
| Access Status | Closed |
| Closed Until | 01/01/2054 |
| Access Conditions | Contains personal data relating to living individuals.
Access to closed material may be reviewed on request by the archivist. |
| Copyright | Copyright to be determined. |
| Related Material | Further correspondence from literary agents can be found in RC 7, RC 20, RC 21, RC 35, RC 46, RC 48, RC 81, RC 105, RC 106, RC 107, RC 108, RC 110, RC test 1, RC test 2, RC test 4, RC 120, RC 121, RC 122, RC 123, RC 124, RC 126, RC 127, RC 128, RC 129, RC 131, RC 133, RC 139, RC 200, RC 208, RC 212, RC 217, RC 227, RC 231, RC 275, RC 337 and RC 350.
Further documents relating to "Just William's Cookin' Book" can be found in RC 126, RC 180 and RC 337. |