Item 07 - Memorandum of agreement between Hermine Müller-Hofmann [born Zuckerkandl] and Princeton University Press for the second volume of Sound and Symbol [Man the Musician].

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OTUFM 62-D-07

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Memorandum of agreement between Hermine Müller-Hofmann [born Zuckerkandl] and Princeton University Press for the second volume of Sound and Symbol [Man the Musician].

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  • December 9, 1970 (Creation)

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4 pages, typed, portions of text crossed out in black ink, signatures in blue ink

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(1896-1965)

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The memorandum of agreement outlines the terms agreed upon between Müller-Hofmann and Princeton University Press. 1. Müller-Hofmann grants exclusive rights to publish and 2. guarantees that [Viktor] Zuckerkandl is the sole author of the work and the work does not infringe any copyright, contain any unlawful or libelous matter, and does not invade the privacy of any other individual. 3. The Press assumes all publishing and printing expenses [paragraph substantially crossed out]. [Fourth point in the contract missing or omitted, see Memorandum of 1956-06-12]. 5-6. Müller-Hofmann commits to deliver the entire manuscript and associated materials [Both paragraphs completely crossed out]. 7. Both Müller-Hofmann and the Press agree to full cooperation in the editing process, as well as in the event of 8. author’s alterations or editing errors [both paragraphs completely crossed out]. 9. Müller-Hofmann agrees to revise subsequent editions and to supply additional material if necessary [paragraph completely crossed out]. 10. The Press provides insurance of materials to the amount provided by Müller-Hofmann. 11. Müller-Hofmann and the Press agree to a bi-annual royalty payment rate and schedule on U.S. and international sales. 12. Müller-Hofmann grants exclusive sales and licensing rights to the Press. 13. Müller-Hofmann is entitled to 10 free copies and discounted copies. 14. Müller-Hofmann and the Press agree to the terms of termination of contract. 15. Müller-Hofmann agrees to present the Press the first offer of publication on Zuckerkandl’s next work [paragraph completely crossed out]. 16. Müller-Hofmann and the Press agree to the terms of transfer or assignment of rights to heirs and/or others [signed by Müller-Hofmann and Rudolf Ritsema].

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  • English

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    Eranos, Folder 2

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    Zuckerkandl, Viktor. 1973. Man the Musician, translated by Norbert Guterman. Vol. 2 of Sound and Symbol. Princeton: Princeton University Press.

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