Papers. 1880-1950.

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Papers. 1880-1950.

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Papers and photographs. Papers are chiefly concerned with family and literary interests, particularly Joseph Furphy. Includes a copy of John Henry Newman's Lead kind light inscribed by "Tom Collins" for Kate Baker, and Baker's autograph book which contains autographs of Miles Franklin and Mary Gilmore among others.

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Newman, John Henry, 1801-1890

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John Henry Newman was born in London on February 21, 1801, the eldest of six children. His early education was at the Ealing School, a private boarding school. He entered Trinity College, Oxford, in 1817 and went on to become a fellow of Oriel College in 1822. A profound conversion experience in 1816 animated Newman's spirituality and eventually led to his ordination to the Anglican priesthood in 1825. Newman remained at Oxford, serving as a tutor, and in 1828 became vicar of the University ...

Baker, Kate, 1861-1953

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Born in Ireland, Baker came to Australia as a child. While she was a school teacher in Victoria, she became acquainted with Joseph Furphy, and encouraged him to write. After his death she did much towards promoting his works. She was awarded the O.B.E. for her services to Australian literature. From the description of Papers. 1880-1950. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 222289802 Born in Ireland, came to to Australia as a child. While she was a school teacher in Vic...

Baker family

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Furphy, Joseph, 1843-1912

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Joseph Furphy, the writer, was born at Yering, near Yarra Glen. He is best known for Such is life (1903) published under the pen-name 'Tom Collins'. From the description of [Manuscript booklet of poems], ca. 1905-[not after 2000]. [manuscript]. ca. 1905-[not after 2000]. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 271320680 Joseph Furphy is widely regarded as the "Father of the Australian novel." He mostly wrote under the pseudonym Tom Collins, and was extremely popular in Au...