Discover a comprehensive index of 1920 copyright registrations, organized for quick reference.
This part of the Catalogue of Copyright Entries covers pamphlets, leaflets, periodical contributions, lectures, sermons, dramatic works, maps, and motion pictures. It explains how entries are filed, alphabetized, and cross-referenced, helping researchers locate titles, authors, and proprietors with ease.
This edition explains the scope of Group 2, including Class C lectures and sermons, Class D dramatic works, Class F maps, and Class L and M motion pictures. It also notes how registrations are recorded and how the abbreviated copyright notices are used to save space. The text provides guidance on navigating four alphabets and the annual indexes that accompany these entries.
What you’ll experience
- Clear explanation of how the catalogue is organized by author, title, and class
- Insight into the specific groups for pamphlets, lectures, dramas, maps, and films
- Definitions of the abbreviations used and how to read registration dates
- A reference point for understanding historical copyright records from 1920
Ideal for researchers, librarians, collectors, and writers tracing early 20th‑century copyrights and publication history.