Papers of June Epstein., 1935-1999. 1935-1999.

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Papers of June Epstein., 1935-1999. 1935-1999.

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The papers in this collection document much of the life and career of June Epstein. A large proportion of the material comprises papers relating to Epstein's career as an author and includes research material, drafts and reviews for a number of both published and unpublished works. There are also papers relating to Epstein's work with the Australian Broadcasting Commission and her musical accomplishments, as well as newspaper cuttings, a small collection of personal papers and appointment diaries spanning several decades. There is very little in the collection relating to Epstein's work as a teacher and academic. Includes research material, photographs and memorabilia of the life of teacher and student counselor, Rosalie McCutcheon, collected by Epstein for her book 'Rosalie McCutcheon, a memoir' (1933). There is a small amount of general correspondence which relates to publication of Epstein's books, letters of appreciation from readers, employment, and congratulatory letters received on being awarded an Order of Australia Medal. Major correspondents include the Australian Broadcasting Commission, York Bowen, Benjamin Britten, A.E. [Alfred Ernest] Floyd, Henry Geehl (Professor of Music, Trinity College, London), Margaret Holmes, Hephzibah Menuhin, Dorothy Ross (Headmistress, Melbourne Church of England Girls Grammar School) and Camilla Wedgwood.

3.41 m. (25 boxes + 1 folio box)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7029543

Libraries Australia

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McCutcheon, Rosalie, 1904-1992.

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Teacher and student counsellor. Head of the Junior School, Frensham School, 1941-47 and 1953-55; Australian Secretary for World Students Relief, 1949-53; Resident Secretary, Australian Student Christian Movement, Universities of Sydney and New South Wales, 1958-64; Deputy Director, International House, University of Sydney, 1966-72. From the description of Papers of Rose McCutcheon. 1911-1998. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225825442 ...

Epstein, June, 1918-2004

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Author, musician and former teacher and academic. Epstein has published more than fifty works in a variety of genres. They include short stories, children's books, plays, biographies, musical scores and her autobiography. Most of her biographical works recount the life stories of people with disabilities, and were written in an attempt to raise public awareness about the disabled. In 1936, Epstein took up a three-year scholarship by the Trinity College of Music, London, where se att...

Australian Broadcasting Commission.

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