
This concise reference gathers every U.S. copyright renewal filed in 1953, presenting the data in a straightforward, alphabetized format. Listeners will hear the official entries as they appeared in the Library of Congress records, complete with registration numbers, titles, and author information. It serves as a time‑capsule of mid‑century publishing, giving a clear picture of what works were deemed worthy of protection at that moment.
Beyond the listings, the introduction explains how the document was compiled and where it fits within the broader series of renewal records. The narration also touches on the public‑domain status of older works, offering brief context for anyone curious about copyright law’s evolution. This makes the collection useful both for scholars tracing the provenance of a title and for casual listeners interested in the legal backdrop of 1950s literature.
Language
en
Duration
~20 minutes (19K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-08-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

Part of the Library of Congress, this office sits at the center of how copyright works in the United States. It manages registrations and public records while also helping shape policy and guidance for creators and users.
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