A Time to Heal: The Autobiography of Gerald R. Ford

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Examine the detailed entries for copyrighted works (e.g., "Early child care in Switzerland" or "Le Vallon/Brs. BacGinty est morte"). What specific elements of information are consistently provided for these works that are absent for the Ford autobiography, and what value might each of those elements hold for the Copyright Office or the public?

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The passages for copyrighted works like "Early child care in Switzerland" and "Le Vallon/Brs. BacGinty est morte" consistently include the author(s), country of publication, number of pages, and the copyright claimant (e.g., "Gordon and Breach, Science Publishers, Ltd." or "Edito-Service, S.A."), along with the date of copyright notice and registration number [1]. In contrast, the entry for "A Time to Heal: The Autobiography of Gerald R. Ford" provides only the title and author, followed by a statement that the work is in the public domain because it is a U.S. government work [2]. No author details beyond "Gerald Ford," no country, page count, claimant, or registration number are given.

The missing elements—such as the copyright claimant and registration date—are valuable to the Copyright Office for establishing ownership and the legal chain of rights, which is essential for resolving disputes or licensing. For the public, details like the country of publication and page count help identify the exact edition and scope of the work, aiding in research and cataloging. However, because the Ford autobiography is a U.S. government work, it is ineligible for copyright, so these elements…

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← A 1977 Books and Pamphlets July-Dec the United States Copyright Office AF AFO → 2048200 1977 Books and Pamphlets July-Dec — AF the United States Copyright Office ​ AF AF15091. Early child care in Switzerland. By Kurt K. Luescher, Verena Bitter 6 Peter Gross. Great Britain. 122 p. (International monograph series on early child care, vol. 1) Appl. au: Gordon and Breach, Science Publishers, Ltd. Nfl: contents, introd. , foreword £ author's pref. O Gordon and Breach, Science Publishers, Ltd.; 18llov7<l (ii> notice: 1973); 4P15091. 4F15577. Der Leib als Instrument der Seele in Gesundheit und…
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Title: A Time to Heal: The Autobiography of Gerald R. Ford by Gerald Ford ← 1977 Books and Pamphlets Jan-June 1977 Books and Pamphlets July-Dec ( 1977 ) United States Copyright Office → 2251422 1977 Books and Pamphlets July-Dec 1977 United States Copyright Office 1977 Books and Pamphlets July-Dec 1977 Books and Pamphlets July-Dec/A 1977 Books and Pamphlets July-Dec/AF 1977 Books and Pamphlets July-Dec/AFO 1977 Books and Pamphlets July-Dec/AI 1977 Books and Pamphlets July-Dec/AIO 1977 Books and Pamphlets July-Dec/BB 1977 Books and Pamphlets July-Dec/R 1977 Books and Pamphlets July-Dec/Title…
Passage [1]
uthor list representing Library of Congress printed cards and titles reported by other American libraries. Vol. 520-52U. Compiled & edited with the cooperation of the Library of Congress 6 the National Onion Catalog Subcommittee of the Resources Committee of the Besources and Technical Services Division, Aa.erican Library Association. Dnited Kingdom. Appl. au: flansell Information/Publishing, Ltd. Appl. states copyright not claimed in the original National union catalog, pre-1956 imprints, as maintained in the Library pf Congress in card foria or iu any publication of the O.S. Govt, iiithin…
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an Sidobre. France. 1 v. (Vincent et Nathalie) Librairie Hachette; 30Apr77; AFO-a8416. AFO-88417. Au bord de la riviere. Imagine par Hare Saver, pseud, de Philippe Schuwer £ Daniel Sassier, texte de Jean-Pierre Enard, illus de Jean Sidobre. France. 1 v. (Vincent These entries alone may not reflect the complete Copyright Office record pertaining to a particular work. Contact the U.S. Copyright Office for information about any additional records that may exist. ​ 4FO-88417 (con.) et Nathalie) <3 Libra .rie Hacheite; 30Apr77: AFO-88»17. 4FO-88418. L'Rquitaine des chateaux, Peril; par Claude…
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ted. By fiarcel Bessis, translated by George Brecher. Best Geraany. 270 p. Appl. au: Sprinqer-Verlag, eaployer for hire. Prey, pub. as fieinterpretation des frottis sanguins. NH: translation. Springer- Verlaq; 30ct77; AFO-90091. AFO-90092. Collected papers on episteaoloqy* philosophy of science and history of philosophy. Vol. 1-2. By Bolfgang Steqaueller. Holland. Nn: translation. O 0. Beidel Publishing Company; 5Sep77: AFO-90092. AFO-90093. Fichier tout reussir au feainin. Ho 1-211. Svitzerland. 24 cards. Appl. au: Janine B6udineau £ Daniel Boudineau. Edito-Seryice, S.A.; 13Hay77; AFO-90093.…
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