Neilson, John Shaw, 1872-1942

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Dates:
Birth 1872-02-22
Death 1942-05-12
Australians
English

Biographical notes:

Emily Bulcock was the sister of writer Vance Palmer.

From the description of Letter [manuscript] : Footscray, Victoria, to Emily Bulcock. [1923?] (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 505957023

John Shaw Neilson worked at various manual occupations and began contributing poems to the Bulletin in 1901. He continued to have poetry published until his death.

From the description of Poetry, biography, [Not after 1973]. [manuscript]. [Not after 1973]. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225726648

From the description of [Green days and cherries] [manuscript]. 1914. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 222901788

From the description of Poems [manuscript]. 1941 Nov. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 222881035

John Neilson (1844-1922) father of John Shaw Neilson had a small quantity of poetry published, notably "Men of the Fifties." Because of eye-trouble, J.S. Neilson dictated most of his poetry and correspondence and very little autograph material survives.

From the description of Papers [manuscript]. 1887-1964. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225717832

Poet. Neilson's formal education was limited and he spent much of his life as a farm-hand and itinerant worker. He was largely self-taught in poetic techniques but received valuable advice and encouragement from the critic and editor A. G. Stephens.

From the description of Papers [manuscript]. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225787232

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