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Guide to the Firebrand Books Records, 1984-2000 Collection Number: 7670 Guide to the Firebrand Books Records, 1984-2000 Collection Number: 7670 Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Cornell University Library Contact Information: Compiled Date EAD encoding: Division of Rare and Manuscript by: completed: Peter Martinez, April, Collections Brenda Marston March 15, 2001 2002 2B Carl A. Kroch Library Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853 (607) 255-3530 Fax: (607) 255-9524 [email protected] http://rmc.library.cornell.edu © 2002 Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY Title: Firebrand Books records, 1984-2000 Collection Number: 7670 Creator: Firebrand Books (Ithaca, N.Y.). Quantity: 58 cubic ft. Forms of Material: Manuscripts, financial records, personnel records, computer files, ephemera. Repository: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library Abstract: Files on published books; rejection letters; invoices; distributors' reports; vendor files; files on conferences and events the publisher attended; file from publisher's service on the Advisory Committee to the Human Sexuality Collection, 1991; mailing list; lists of Firebrand employees and interns; summary of financial donations to Firebrand; Firebrand's web site; and posters that decorated the office. Language: Collection material in English ORGANIZATIONAL HISTORY From 1984 to 2000, Firebrand Books published exceptional literary fiction, nonfiction, and poetry on lesbian and feminist themes. Publisher Nancy Bereano won the Publisher's Service Award at the "Lammy" or Lambda Literary Awards in 1996. She took the first risk on author Dorothy Allison, publishing the double- Lammy winning Trash in 1988. (It won awards in the categories of Lesbian Fiction and Small Press). Keeping more than 80 titles in print, including the entire "Dykes to Watch Out For" series, poetry by Audre Lorde, Minnie Bruce Pratt, and Cheryl Clarke, and short stories, novels, and nonfiction from the likes of Ruthann Robson, Lesléa Newman, Mab Segrest, Leslie Feinberg and Judith Katz, (and more than a few Lammy winners and finalists), Bereano was at the forefront of lesbian and small press publishing for 16 years. COLLECTION DESCRIPTION Files on each book published, including author and reviewer correspondence, print history and promotional material; rejection letters; invoices; distributors' reports; vendor files; files on conferences and events the publisher attended; file from publisher's service on the Advisory Committee to the Human Sexuality Collection, 1991; Firebrand's mailing list of organizations (ca. 1450); lists of Firebrand employees and interns and summary of financial donations to Firebrand; a zip disk containing Firebrand's web site; and posters that decorated the office. SUBJECTS Names: Firebrand Books (Ithaca, N.Y.). Alden, Joan, Before our eyes: a novel. Healy, Eloise Klein, Artemis in Echo Park. LaFavor, Carole, 1948- , Along the Journey River: a mystery. Bereano, Nancy, 1942- Subjects: Lesbians' writings--Publishing. Feminist fiction--Publishing. INFORMATION FOR USERS Cite As: Firebrand Books records, #7670. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library. SERIES LIST Series I. Author/Book Files Boxes 1-32 Series II. Manuscript Rejections Boxes 33-43 Series III. Financial Records Boxes 44-63 Series IV. Conferences and Related Activities Boxes 64-65 Series V. Administrative Information and Posters Box 65 and Map Case CONTAINER LIST Date Description Container Series I. Author/Book Files 1995-1996 Along the Journey River: Pending Box 1 Folder 1 1995-2000 Along the Journey River: Contracts Box 1 Folder 2 1997 Along the Journey River: (British Edition) A Renee LaRoche Mystery, Box 1 Folder 3 by Carole laFavor, The Women's Press Ltd. 1996, 1997. 1995 Along the Journey River: CD Audio Recording-Calliope Women's Box 1 Folder 4 Chorus "Promise of Spring" 1997-2000 Along the Journey River: General Box 1 Folder 5 1994-1996 Along the Journey River: General Box 1 Folder 6 n.d. Along the Journey River: Promo Materials Box 1 Folder 7 1996 Along the Journey River: A Mystery by Carole laFavor, Firebrand Books Box 1 Folder 8 1996 1996-1997 Along the Journey River: Reviews Box 1 Folder 9 1996-2000 Along the Journey River: Review Copies Box 1 Folder 10 1991 Artemis in Echo Park: Pending Box 1 Folder 11 1989-2000 Artemis in Echo Park: Contracts Box 1 Folder 12 1995-2001 Artemis in Echo Park: General Box 1 Folder 13 1991-1994 Artemis in Echo Park: General Box 1 Folder 14 1982-1990 Artemis In Echo Park: General Box 1 Folder 15 n.d. Artemis in Echo Park: Promo Materials Box 1 Folder 16 1991 Artemis in Echo Park: Poetry by Eloise Klein Healy, Firebrand Books Box 1 Folder 17 1991 1991-1998 Artemis in Echo Park: Reviews Box 1 Folder 18 1991-1999 Artemis in Echo Park: Review Copies Box 1 Folder 19 1993 Before Our Eyes: Pending Box 1 Folder 20 1992-2000 Before Our Eyes: Contracts Box 1 Folder 21 1993-2000 Before Our Eyes: General Box 1 Folder 22 n.d. Before Our Eyes: Promo Materials Box 1 Folder 23 1993 Before Our Eyes: A Novel by Joan Alden, Firebrand Books 1993 Box 1 Folder 24 1993-1995 Before Our Eyes: Reviews Box 1 Folder 25 1993-1997 Before Our Eyes: Review Copies Box 1 Folder 26 1990 Beneath My Heart: Pending Box 1 Folder 27 1989-2000 Beneath My Heart: Contracts Box 1 Folder 28 1997-2000 Beneath My Heart: General Box 1 Folder 29 1992-1996 Beneath My Heart: General Box 1 Folder 30 1990-1991 Beneath My Heart: General Box 1 Folder 31 1985-1989 Beneath My Heart: General Box 1 Folder 32 n.d. Beneath My Heart: Promo Materials Box 1 Folder 33 1990 Beneath My Heart: Poetry by Janice Gould, Firebrand Books 1990 Box 1 Folder 34 1990-1995 Beneath My Heart: Reviews Box 1 Folder 35 1990-1997 Beneath My Heart: Review Copies Box 1 Folder 36 1989-1998 The Big Mama Stories: Pending Box 1 Folder 37 1987-2000 The Big Mama Stories: Contracts Box 1 Folder 38 2000 The Big Mama Stories: (German Edition) by Shay Youngblood, Box 1 Folder 39 Atlantik 1989, 2000 1998-2000 The Big Mama Stories: General Box 1 Folder 40 1992-1997 The Big Mama Stories: General Box 1 Folder 41 1989-1991 The Big Mama Stories: General Box 1 Folder 42 1986-1988 The Big Mama Stories: General Box 1 Folder 43 n.d The Big Mama Stories: Promo Materials Box 2 Folder 1 1989 The Big Mama Stories: by Shay Younblood, Firebrand Books 1989 Box 2 Folder 2 1989-1997 The Bi Mama Stories: Reviews Box 2 Folder 3 1989-2000 The Big Mama Stories: Review Copies Box 2 Folder 4 1992-1995 The Black Back-ups: Pending Box 2 Folder 5 1992-2000 The Black Back-ups: Contracts Box 2 Folder 6 1997-2000 The Black Back-ups: General Box 2 Folder 7 1994-1996 The Black Back-ups: General Box 2 Folder 8 1990-1993 The Black Back-ups: General Box 2 Folder 9 1984-1989 The Black Back-ups: General Box 2 Folder 10 n.d. The Black Back-ups: Promo Materials Box 2 Folder 11 1993 The Black Back-ups: Poetry by Kate Rushin, Firebrand Books 1993 Box 2 Folder 12 1993-1994 The Black Back-ups: Reviews Box 2 Folder 13 1992-1999 The Black Back-ups: Review Copies Box 2 Folder 14 2000 Bleeding Out: Pending Box 2 Folder 15 1999-2000 Bleeding Out: Contracts Box 2 Folder 16 1999-2000 Bleeding Out: General Box 2 Folder 17 n.d. Bleeding Out: Promo Materials Box 2 Folder 18 2000 Bleeding Out: A Mystery by Baxter Clare, Firebrand Books 2000 Box 2 Folder 19 2000 Bleeding Out: Reviews Box 2 Folder 20 2000 Bleeding Out: Review Copies Box 2 Folder 21 1995-2000 Breathless: Pending Box 2 Folder 22 1995-2000 Breathless: Contracts Box 2 Folder 23 2000 Breathless: General Box 2 Folder 24 1996-1999 Breathless: General Box 2 Folder 25 1988-1995 Breathless: General Box 2 Folder 26 n.d. Breathless: Promo Materials Box 2 Folder 27 1996 Breathless: Erotica by Kitty Tsui, Firebrand Books 1996 Box 2 Folder 28 1996-1997 Breathless: Reviews Box 2 Folder 29 1995-2000 Breathless: Review Copies Box 2 Folder 30 1999 Bruised Fruit: Pending Box 2 Folder 31 1998-2000 Bruised Fruit: Contracts Box 2 Folder 32 1999-2000 Bruised Fruit: General Box 2 Folder 33 1998 Bruised Fruit: General Box 2 Folder 34 n.d. Bruised Fruit: Promo Materials Box 2 Folder 35 1999 Bruised Fruit: A Novel by Anna Livia, Firebrand Books, 1999 Box 2 Folder 36 1999 Bruised Fruit: Reviews Box 2 Folder 37 1999-2000 Bruised Fruit: Review Copies Box 2 Folder 38 1988-1995 A Burst of Light: Pending Box 2 Folder 39 1987-2000 A Burst of Light: Contracts Box 2 Folder 40 1988 A Burst of Light: Essays by Audre Lorde, Women's Press 1988 Box 2 Folder 41 1998-2000 A Burst of Light: General Box 2 Folder 42 1996-1997 A Burst of Light: General Box 2 Folder 43 1994-1995 A Burst of Light: General Box 2 Folder 44 1993 A Burst of Light: General Box 2 Folder 45 1991-1992 A Burst of Light: General Box 3 Folder 1 1989-1990 A Burst of Light: General Box 3 Folder 2 1986-1988 A Burst of Light: General Box 3 Folder 3 n.d. A Burst of Light: Promo Materials Box 3 Folder 4 1988 A Burst of Light: Essays by Audre Lorde, Firebrand Books 1988 Box 3 Folder 5 1988-2000 A Burst of Light: Reviews Box 3 Folder 6 1988-2000 A Burst of Light: Review Copies Box 3 Folder 7 1991 Cecile: Pending Box 3 Folder 8 1989-2000 Cecile: Contracts Box 3 Folder 9 1993-2000 Cecile: General Box 3 Folder 10 Box Folder 1991-1992 Cecile: General Box 3 Folder 11 1989-1990 Cecile: General Box 3 Folder 12 n.d.
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