Papers [manuscript]. 1938-1992.

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Papers [manuscript]. 1938-1992.

1. Correspondence, 1963-1992. Correspondents include Patrick White, Kenneth Slessor, Douglas Stewart, Grace Perry, Laurie Lee, Spike Milligan, Geoffrey Dutton and staff of the Australian Broadcasting Commission. 2. Book reviews and literary articles, 1938-1991. 3. Miscellaneous papers, including: transcripts of interviews with Arthur Calwell, Neva Carr-Glynn and John Chance; and papers relating to the Encyclopedia Brittanica awards.

3.6 m. (20 boxes).

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SNAC Resource ID: 7066594

Libraries Australia

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White, Patrick, 1912-1990

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Author and winner of Nobel Prize for Literature. See Who's who in Australia 1988, pp. 926-7. From the description of Letter [manuscript] : Sydney, N.S.W. to Dr George Chandler, Canberra, A.C.T. 1977. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225829845 From the description of Letters to Janice Kenny [manuscript]. 1977-1978. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225831588 Alice Halmagyi was Patrick White's doctor and friend. From the description of L...

Dutton, Geoffrey

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Poet, biographer, editor, critic, publisher and journalist. Dutton wrote or edited over 200 books including poetry, fiction, biographies, art appreciation, travel books and critical essays. From the description of Papers of Geoffrey Dutton [manuscript]. 1898-1998. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225840493 Epithet: fl. temp. Henry III British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000752.0x0001bb ...

Milligan, Spike, 1918-2002

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Milligan, Terence Alan [Spike] (1918-2002), comedian and author, one of the key creative forces who transformed post-war British comedy, bringing irreverence, surrealism and the absurd to popular culture. He wrote best-selling fiction, memoirs, poetry and children’s literature, just under half of which is represented in some form in this collection of manuscripts. From the guide to the Spike Milligan Papers, 20th Century, (St John's College, Oxford) ...

Lee, Laurie

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Perry, Grace, 1927-1987

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Dr Grace Perry is a poet of note and practising medical practitioner. She edits the journal Poetry Australia and has a managing interest in South Head Press which publishes the works of young Australian poets. Works published include Red scarf, Frozen Section, Two Houses, and Black Swans at Berrima. From the description of Papers [manuscript]. 1963-1972. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225747137 ...

Carr-Glynn, Neva

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Slessor, Kenneth, 1901-1971

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Author, journalist, poet. Member of Advisory Board of the Commonwealth Literary Fund since 1954 and of the Commonwealth Literary Censorship Board. Editor Smith's Weekly, Sydney Sun and Daily Telegraph and of Southerly. From the description of Papers [manuscript]. 1908-1971. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225824484 ...

Semmler, Clement.

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Author and literay critic. Deputy General Manager, Australian Broadcasting Commission, 1965-1977. Author of numerous publications on Australian literature including studies of Banjo Paterson, Douglas Stewart and Kenneth Slessor. Published his memoirs, "Pictures on the margin", in 1991. From the description of Papers [manuscript]. 1938-1992. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225643038 Semmler, Clement William, MA. was born 23/12/1914 at Mercunda, S.A. and educated at...

Calwell, A. A. (Arthur Augustus), 1896-1973

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Politician. Labor Member of the House of Representatives (1940-72). Portfolios included Minister for Information (1943-49) and Minister for Immigration (1945-49). Leader of the Federal Parliamentary Labor Party (1960-67) From the description of Papers and ephemera relating to Arthur Calwell, 1949-1988 [manuscript]. [1949-1988] (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 317080804 Federal parliamentarian and leader of the Australian Labor Party, 1960-1966. For further biograph...

Chance, John.

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Australian Broadcasting Commission.

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Semmler, Clement.

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Author and literay critic. Deputy General Manager, Australian Broadcasting Commission, 1965-1977. Author of numerous publications on Australian literature including studies of Banjo Paterson, Douglas Stewart and Kenneth Slessor. Published his memoirs, "Pictures on the margin", in 1991. From the description of Papers [manuscript]. 1938-1992. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225643038 Semmler, Clement William, MA. was born 23/12/1914 at Mercunda, S.A. and educated at...

Stewart, Douglas, 1913-1985

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Douglas Stewart was an author and literary adviser for Angus and Robertson. His publications include Ned Kelly and Fire on the snow (plays), Glencoe (poems) and The seven rivers (reminiscences). From the description of Papers of Douglas Stewart, 1935-1973. 1935-1973. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 221397263 Douglas Stewart was a poet, and literary editor of Angus & Robertson from 1961 to 1971. From the description of Letters to E.M. England [manus...