Papers [manuscript]. 1888-1973.

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Papers [manuscript]. 1888-1973.

The papers include Garran's translation of Heinrich Heine's poetry; theatre, opera and concert programmes; books on Schubert's songs; a copy of Conditions of Peace (1919) and the Report of the Australian delegation to the eleventh assembly of the League of Nations (1930); correspondence giving details of Garran's years at Sydney Grammar School and his translations of German songs for Dorothy Helmich; letters written to Garran between 1888 and 1895; an album of newscuttings and four medals (in Pictorial Section: 161A, P127-30); typescript drafts with MS annotations of R. Gerran's translations of German leider into English; letters received by Sir Robert Garran and newspaper clippings relating to his work as a translator. Also includes 2 copies of menu for the dinner given for Sir Robert by officers of the Commonwealth Public Service on his retirement.

60 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7069079

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Heine, Heinrich, 1797-1856

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Heinrich Heine was a German poet, writer and literary critic. He is best known outside Germany for his early lyric poetry set to music by composers such as Robert Schumann and Franz Schubert. Heine's later verse and prose are distinguished by their satirical wit and irony. He is considered a member of the Young Germany movement. His radical political views led to many of his works being banned by German authorities—which, however, only added to his fame. He spent the last 25 years of his life as...

Garran, Robert, Sir, 1867-1957

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Son of Andrew Garran. Secretary to the Attorney-General's Dept. and Parliamentary Draftsman, 1901-1932; Solicitor-General, 1917-1932. From the description of Papers and letters [manuscript]. 1884-1956. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225827767 Robert Randolph Garran (1867-1957), was Secretary to the Attorney-General's Dept and Parliamentary Draftsman, 1901-1932, and Solicitor-General, 1917-1932. His father, Andrew Garran was editor of the Sydney Morning Herald, 18...