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Press Gang Publishers fonds Series
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Subject files

Series consists of Press Gang Publishers' general subject files, reflecting their political and professional interests and their links with other organizations in feminist networks and in the publishing industry. Topics and activities documented include censorship, racism, feminist, lesbian and gay issues; liaison with other feminist organizations; ISBN and cataloguing information; and membership in publishers' associations and professional advocacy.

Records include correspondence, reports and briefs, photographs, Canadian Cataloguing in Publication (CIP) Data Forms, questionnaires, directory listings forms, project proposals, notes and working papers, newsletters, catalogues, articles and other printed reference material.

Published books

Series consists of the archive copies of books published by Press Gang. Two copies of each book have been retained where possible.

Promotion and marketing files

Series consists of records relating to promoting and marketing the various titles published by Press Gang. Activities, events and topics documented include the preparation of publicity material about authors and books, catalogues of Press Gang titles, book reviews, book fairs, book launches, and authors' tours. Records include reviews and review correspondence, other correspondence, biogaphical material about authors, press releases, flyers, posters, mailing lists, dust jackets, and travel itineraries.

Production files

Series consists of records relating to the physical production of books. Activities documented include book and jacket design, proof-reading, costing, and printing. Records include correspondence, contracts and agreements, galleys, mock-ups, photographs, negatives, dust jackets, proof-readers' reports, printing estimates and quotes, order forms, invoices, and purchase orders.

Photographs

Series consists of photographic records relating to Press Gang authors. The photos were primarily used for publicity, promotion, and book jackets. Records include photographs and negatives.

Organization and administration files

Series consists of records relating to the administration and organization of Press Gang Publishers. Activities, events and topics documented include organizational history, governance and meetings, and daily office administration. Records include correspondence, reports, meeting agendas, minutes and supporting papers, and log books.

Grants and financial records

Press Gang Publishers participated in federal and provincial funding that supported the publishing industry, including programs of the Canada Council for the Arts, the British Columbia Arts Council, the Book Publishing Industry Development Program, and the Association for the Export of Canadian Books.

This series consists primarily of records relating to Press Gang Publishers' management of its grant applications and projects. It also includes some files relating to the organization's finances more generally. Records include correspondence; eligibility guidelines and other program-related material; and grant application forms, reports and supporting documentation (including title analysis reports, agreements, company profiles, operating data forms, financial statements, claims forms, receipts, invoices, financial statements, promotion schedules, and notes and working papers).

Editorial files

Series consists of records relating to Press Gang Publishers' editorial activities, including manuscript receipt and evaluation, and editorial preparation of manuscripts for publication. Records include correspondence, reports, manuscript drafts, and registers.

Contract, royalties and rights files

Series consists of records relating to Press Gang Publishers' management of the legal rights pertaining to its publications, including royalties, distribution, use, publication and translation rights. Activities, events and topics documented include negotiations with authors and agents, distribution and subsidiary rights agreements with distributors and other publishers, and payment of royalties. Records include correspondence, agreements and contracts, permissions, sales reports and registers, and royalties statements.