Scott, Billy, 1923-2004

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Dates:
Birth 1923
Death 2005-12-24

Biographical notes:

Author, songwriter, poet, children's author, biographer, folklorist, radio script writer, and historian. Contributor to literary publications such as the Overland; Bulletin; Quadrant; Folklore round table (USA); Reading folklore; Dear Mr Thoms (Great Britain). Won the Mary Gilmore award in 1964 and Literary Board Grants in 1976, 1979 and 1981. Married to author Mavis Scott.

From the description of Papers of Bill Scott, 1947, 1961-2002 [manuscript]. 1961-2002. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 223413333

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Subjects:

  • Authors, Australian
  • Folklore
  • Lyricists
  • Poets, Australian

Occupations:

  • Authors
  • Folklorists
  • Lyricists
  • Poets

Places:

  • Australia (as recorded)
  • Australia (as recorded)
  • Australia (as recorded)
  • Australia (as recorded)
  • Australia (as recorded)

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