This collection contains material for the Defence such as proofs of witnesses and correspondence with Michael Rubinstein, Penguin's solicitor, and the Defending Counsel. It also contains material concerning Michael Rubinstein's plan to publish a book of essays by trial witnesses, the copyright of the novel in Australia, and book reviews of The Lady Chatterley's Lover Trial, edited by H. Montgomery Hyde, 1990.
Penguin Collection: Lady Chatterley's Lover Trial Papers
This material is held atUniversity of Bristol Special Collections
- Reference
- GB 3 DM 1679
- Dates of Creation
- 1956-1990
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English.
- Physical Description
- 12 Archive Boxes
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
The trial (Regina vs. Penguin Books Ltd.) took place from 20th October to 2nd November, 1960, and concerned prosecution over publication of the unexpurgated version of D.H. Lawrence's Lady Chatterley's Lover.
Access Information
Accessible to all bona fide readers.
Acquisition Information
This collection was donated to the University of Bristol Information Services - Special Collections by Michael Rubinstein.
Other Finding Aids
Typescript catalogue available in University of Bristol Information Services - Special Collections.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission to copy material must be obtained from University of Bristol Information Services - Special Collections.
Additional Information
Related material on the trial is also located in the Allen Lane Files (DM 1819).