Papers of Peter O'Shaughnessy. 1812-2001.

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Papers of Peter O'Shaughnessy. 1812-2001.

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The collection comprises correspondence, diaries, notebooks, literary drafts and notes, research material, newspaper cuttings, photographs and sound recordings. The correspondence documents O'Shaughnessy's associations with numerous theatrical and literary figures, often in his role as a writer, theatre director and actor. Among the major correspondents are Phillip Adams, Samuel Beckett, Margaret Beveridge, Dorothy Bradley (Collopy), Sylvia Buzzard (Lock), Louis Cullen, Germaine Greer, Barry Humphries, Claude Marks, Barry Oakley, Brian O'Shaughnessy, Desmond O'Shaughnessy, Nora O'Shaughnessy, Wynn Roberts and Ian Rose. The Humphries letters form a significant part of the collection, and reveal the influence that O'Shaughnessy had on Humphries' early career. The literary drafts represent a small proportion of O'Shaughnessy's theatrical works and other writings, which range from classical works to Australian and Irish history and folklore. There is draft material for various plays, musicals, novels, memoirs, lectures and other writings, including works that have not yet been published or produced. The bulk of the draft material relates to Joseph Holt, a United Irish military leader involved in the 1798 rebellion in County Wicklow (Ireland).

3.86 m. (17 boxes) + 3 folios.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7029316

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Adams, Phillip

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Humphries, Barry, 1934-

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Actor, comedian and writer. From the description of Letter [manuscript]. 1982. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225824665 Actor, comedian, writer and artist. Best known for his character Dame Edna Everage. From the description of Papers [manuscript]. 1955-1992. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225648535 From the description of Letters [manuscript]. ca 1981. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225811033 ...

OShaughnessy, Peter

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Collaborated with Barry Humphries on a number of theatrical projects. From the description of Papers and sound recordings [manuscript]. 1957-1981. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225649965 Writer, actor, director, producer. Pioneered lunchtime theatre in Melbourne in 1955 with Le malade imaginaire. From the description of Papers of Peter O'Shaughnessy. 1812-2001. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 221588775 ...