Papers of Paul McGuire [manuscript]. 1878-1987.

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Papers of Paul McGuire [manuscript]. 1878-1987.

The papers include manuscripts, lectures, essays, official papers, literary correspondence, speeches, diaries, notebooks, subject files, photographs, newspaper cuttings, publications and other papers relating to McGuire's literary career, his official position as Minister and Ambassador to Italy and his interest in Catholic issues. The literary papers include typescripts, research material, correspondence, reviews and other material relating to McGuire's books Australian journey, Westward the course, The Australian theatre, Experiment in world order, There's freedom for the brave, and Inns of Australia. There is also correspondence with English and American publishers and literary agents, papers relating to McGuire's work as a foreign correspondent, articles, speeches, poetry and lecture notes. The official and personal papers deal particularly with McGuire's time in Rome, but also includes material relating to his work during World War II for the Far Eastern Liaison Office, and his involvement in Catholic Action, Good Neighbour Council of South Australia, Catholic Guild for Social Studies and other bodies. Among the correspondents are Sir Robert Menzies, Lord Casey, B.A. Santamaria, Hugh McClure-Smith, Sir William McKell, Douglas Stewart, Kevin Kelly, Dame Enid Lyons, Mel Pratt, Lewis Ambrose, Hugh Rain, Joan Counihan, John Grimwade, Sir Paul Hasluck, Sir Wilfrid Kent Hughes, Sir Edward Knox, Allen Mears, Stanis McGuire, Carol Robinson (Jackson), Sir Thomas White, Sir John Bunting, Sir Arthur Tange and Ewen Waterman.

10.92 m. (78 boxes) + 1 folio box.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7040537

Libraries Australia

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McGuire, Frances Margaret, 1900-1995

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Wife of Paul McGuire. From the description of Papers [manuscript]. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225772146 Founder of Girton House School. From the description of Lillie Smith, 1970 / talk by Margaret McGuire, 5CL, 10.30am-10.45am. Sunday, 20th December, 1970. 1970. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 661948489 ...

McGuire, Paul, 1903-1978

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Diplomat, novelist, journalist and poet. Australian Minister to Italy (1954-1957) and Australian Ambassador to Italy (1957-1959). McGuire was the author of many works of fiction, verse, literary criticism, history, travel and politics. His publications included Australian journey (1939), Westward the course (1942), Three corners of the world (1948), There's freedom for the brave (1949), and numerous mystery and detective novels. From the description of Papers of Paul McGuire [manuscr...