Papers of David Marr, 1980-1996 [bulk 1979-1996]. 1980-1996.

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Papers of David Marr, 1980-1996 [bulk 1979-1996]. 1980-1996.

The bulk of the correspondence, around 4000 letters, relates to Marr's research and writings on Patrick White. It extends from 1985 to 1998 and is arranged chronologically in 88 bundles. The letters and faxes, including copies of those written by Marr, document Marr's life over nine years, as he pursued friends and acquaintances of White and dealt with all the problems associated with writing the two Patrick White books. Some of the correspondents wrote dozens of letters and they are often very lengthy. The principal correspondents are Veronica Brady, Paul Brunton, Geoffrey Dutton, Ninette Dutton, Chuck Elliott (Random House), Andrew Fisher, Peggy Garland, Graham Greene (Jonathan Cape), Elizabeth Harrower, Graham James, Heather Johnaon, Matthew Kelly (Random House), Alan Lawson, Richard de Mestre, Anthea Morton-Saner, Jean Scott Rogers, John Thompson and Gerard Windsor.

12.48 m. (71 boxes and 16 cartons) + 6 folio boxes and items in map drawer.

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Marr, David.

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Epithet: scholar of Patrick White British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000758.0x00034e Journalist, biographer and broadcaster. Marr worked as a reporter with the "National Times" (1980-82) and Four Corners (1985, 1990-91) and presenter of Radio National's 'Arts today' (1994-96). His published works include "Barwick (1980), "The Ivanov trail" (1984), "Patrick White a life" (1991) and "Patrick White letters" (1994). ...