who owns certain copyright to a specific book title?
Title in question is 'Rebel Women' by Evelyn Sharp (British female
author)
Book first published 1910 by 'John Field' London
Author died 1954...believed no estate and no heirs....need to verify
if this title is NOT protected by copyright right owners.

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Clarification of Question by midimusomike-ga on 20 Feb 2003 04:38 PST

For clarification: I would need to know the specifc ( and not general)
copyright circumstances for this title ( am aware of varying copyright
laws in US and UK) in both USA and UK...IE WHo owns the rights in UK
and USA?

Thanks.

Midi

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Clarification of Question by midimusomike-ga on 20 Feb 2003 05:46 PST

That's the EXACT answer to my question...thank you so much for your
expertise...this would have taken me forever to find out!

I really appreciate your efforts, and would not hesitate to recommend
your expertise in rooting out such information.

Take care,

MIke

Hi Mike, 

I'm happy to hear my research provided you with what you needed - here it is again.

Thank you for getting back to me and for your kind words, I appreciate both -
hummer
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Dear midimusomike,
 
Here is the specific copyright information regarding Evelyn Sharp. 
 
"HRC Watch: Writers, Artists and their Copyright Holders: 
Adminstration of the estate of Evelyn Sharp, under her married name of
Evelyn Jane Nevinson, was granted to her niece Joan Sharp
(administration London, 6 October 1955), despite the presence of a
will with different instructions. The will divides the residuary
estate between members of the Sharp and Nevinson families, but it may
be that administration of the estate was granted because so many of
the beneficiaries had predeceased Evelyn Sharp. The will specifically
bequeathes all copyrights and royalties of both Evelyn Sharp and Henry
W. Nevinson to Barbara Ayrton Gould. Barbara Ayrton Gould, however,
died in October 1950. Her son and sole heir was Michael Ayrton (see
the WATCH entries for Gerald Gould, Barbara Ayrton Gould and Michael
Ayrton)."
http://tyler.hrc.utexas.edu/contact_list.cfm?ArtistID=3637 
 
Watch entry for Michael Ayrton: 
Ayrton, Michael   1921-1975 
Managing Director Prue Hopkins 
Michael Ayrton Productions Ltd. 
The Maze House 
Rockhampton 
Berkeley 
Gloucestershire 
GL13 9DS 
United Kingdom 
Phone:  44 - 01454 - 260285 
http://tyler.hrc.utexas.edu/record_detail.cfm?IndivID=1114&ArtistID=116
 
Given the fact that Michael Ayrton died in 1975, one would need to
find out who were the beneficiaries of his will.  It is very possible
that Michael Ayrton Productions Ltd. still holds the copyright to
Evelyn Sharp's books.
 
I hope this helps - I'll be happy to post this as an answer if it
satifies your request.
 
Thank you, 
hummer 
 
Search Strategy: 
"Evelyn Sharp" at the HRC Watch

A highly professional, information filled, detailed reply which also
was returned in remarkably good time. I have sought this information
for some weeks, for my studies, and within one hour of posting I had
SO much comprehensive and detailed information as to complete my
project on time.
I am indeed indebted, beyond the mere cost of the payment, which was a
good buy, indeed.

Copyright lasts for 70 years from death of author.

Under English Law, if author dies intestate and without any family
relatives who would be entitled to inherit under the rules of
intestacy, then the estate passes to the Crown.

(That's my understanding, as a non-lawyer)

Hi,

Many thanks for that, I'm aware of the particular ruling.....but need
to determine if this IS the case with this specific title.
That, per se, is the basis of my question: Who IS the rights owner?

Cheers for your input!


Mike

Hi midimusomike,

Here is the specific copyright information regarding Evelyn Sharp.

"HRC Watch: Writers, Artists and their Copyright Holders:
Adminstration of the estate of Evelyn Sharp, under her married name of
Evelyn Jane Nevinson, was granted to her niece Joan Sharp
(administration London, 6 October 1955), despite the presence of a
will with different instructions. The will divides the residuary
estate between members of the Sharp and Nevinson families, but it may
be that administration of the estate was granted because so many of
the beneficiaries had predeceased Evelyn Sharp. The will specifically
bequeathes all copyrights and royalties of both Evelyn Sharp and Henry
W. Nevinson to Barbara Ayrton Gould. Barbara Ayrton Gould, however,
died in October 1950. Her son and sole heir was Michael Ayrton (see
the WATCH entries for Gerald Gould, Barbara Ayrton Gould and Michael
Ayrton)."
http://tyler.hrc.utexas.edu/contact_list.cfm?ArtistID=3637

Watch entry for Michael Ayrton:
Ayrton, Michael   1921-1975
Managing Director Prue Hopkins
Michael Ayrton Productions Ltd.
The Maze House
Rockhampton
Berkeley
Gloucestershire
GL13 9DS
United Kingdom
Phone:  44 - 01454 - 260285
http://tyler.hrc.utexas.edu/record_detail.cfm?IndivID=1114&ArtistID=116

Given the fact that Michael Ayrton died in 1975, one would need to
find out who were the beneficiaries of his will.  It is very possible
that Michael Ayrton Productions Ltd. still holds the copyright to
Evelyn Sharp's books.

I hope this helps - I'll be happy to post this as an answer if it
satifies your request.

Thank you,
hummer

Search Strategy:
"Evelyn Sharp" at the HRC Watch

Please do post it as an answer, so that you can receive your payment
etc...it was superb research and has helped me with my studies,
immensely.

Take care.

Mike

Dear Mike,

Oh my goodness, I'm blushing! Thank you so much for everything,
including the unexpected tip. I'm happy you are happy.

You 'take care' also,
hummer