U.S. Copyright Renewals, 1954 January - June

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11809

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U.S. Copyright Renewals, 1954 January - June

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en

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This official register documents renewal copyrights for books, pamphlets, serials, and periodical contributions registered between January and June 1954. Organized alphabetically by author, issuing body, or title, the text provides a comprehensive legal record of intellectual property maintenance during this specific period.

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Published by the Library of Congress Copyright Office, this document serves as a comprehensive administrative ledger detailing copyright renewals filed between January and June 1954. Rather than a narrative work, the text functions as a precise reference tool, meticulously cataloging entries under the names of claimants, joint authors, editors, and various pseudonyms. Each entry records the original registration date and number, the specific renewal date, and the assigned renewal registration number, ensuring a clear chain of legal protection for works originating in the late 1920s and early 1930s. The scope of the list is vast, encompassing a diverse array of genres including fiction, non-fiction, legal reports, educational manuals, and musical compositions. Notable literary figures featured in the ledger include Sherwood Anderson, whose numerous short stories and essays were renewed, often with Eleanor Copenhaver Anderson listed as the widow claimant. Other prominent authors such as Thornton Wilder, P.G. Wodehouse, and Willa Sibert Cather are also represented, alongside significant legal publications like the American Law Reports Annotated and the American Federal Tax Reports. The document tracks editorial contributions, joint authorships, and works published abroad, frequently noting foreign publication dates and titles to establish international copyright standing. The text employs a strictly factual and bureaucratic tone, prioritizing precision in legal data over literary flair. It includes frequent cross-references to link variant name spellings or to direct readers to primary entries for joint works, such as those involving the Alvarez Quintero brothers or the collaborative efforts of the American Law Reports editors. This utility makes the document indispensable for legal researchers, librarians, and historians seeking to trace the continuity of copyright protection for specific works. By systematically documenting the transition of rights from original registration to renewal, the ledger provides an essential historical record of intellectual property continuity during the mid-20th century.

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