Zane Grey, Inc.

Organization

Staff Only

Administrative History

Zane Grey, Inc. (1932- ) is a private corporation that owns the copyright and distribution rights for works produced by Zane Grey.

Zane Grey, Inc. was formed in 1932 in Los Angeles, California. It was formed with the purpose of handling bonds, securities, indebtedness, and other transactions associated with Zane Grey. It acted as Zane Grey's agent and was the means by which his business was managed so as to separate the formal aspects of his work from his personal life.

The original directors of the corporation were Zane Grey, Lina Elise Grey, Romer Grey, Kenneth W. Robertson, and Edwin G. Bowen.

Citation:

Zane Grey, Inc. website, via www.zanegreyinc.com, June 3, 2013 (privately held corporation; owns copyrights and distribution rights for works by Zane Grey; provides licensing services)

Zane Grey papers, approximately 1861-1995 (Zane Grey, Inc.; formed, 1932, Los Angeles, California; purpose of handling bonds, securities, indebtedness, agent; original directors: Zane Grey, Lina Elise Grey, Romer Grey, Kenneth W. Robertson, and Edwin G. Bowen.)

Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:

Zane Grey publicity materials, approximately 1920-1995

Sub-Series

Identifier: MSS 6081 Series 2 Sub-Series 7

Scope and Contents

Contains advertisements, clippings, and other materials related to the promotion of Zane Grey's writings dating from between 1920 and 1995.

Dates: approximately 1920-1995

Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Zane Grey papers / Zane Grey business records

Zane Grey publishing correspondence and contracts, 1914-1967

Sub-Series

Identifier: MSS 6081 Series 2 Sub-Series 2

Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, contracts, and other business materials including those by Zane Grey, Inc. related to their licensing and publishing activities, dating from 1914 to 1967.

Dates: 1914-1967