The house of Knopf, 1915-1960

Provides illustrations, facsimiles, and biographical and critical source materials on the firm of Alfred A. Knopf from its founding in 1915 to its purchase by Random House in 1960. Explores the house's relationships with important Knopf authors. Most of the documents derive from the Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. Archive housed at the Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas at Austin.