Papers [manuscript]. 1932-1959.

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Papers [manuscript]. 1932-1959.

Papers include letters from Dame Mary Gilmore to Jean Stevenson discussing personal matters as well as poetry and writing. Also includes letters to Dame Mary Gilmore in the mid-1930s from aspiring poets asking for advice and criticism of their work. Also a typescript review of Dame Mary Gilmore's "Looking backward over Australia's history: more recollections", and photocopies of inscriptions in books written by Mary Gilmore and owned by Jean Stevenson.

1 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7069146

Libraries Australia

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Gilmore, Mary, 1865-1962

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Poet John Blight was born in Brisbane in 1913. He was twice awarded a 3 year Literary Board Fellowship (1973 and 1977). Other literary awards include, the Myer award (1964) and the Patrick White award (1976). His publications include The old pianist (1945), The two suns met (1954) A bushcomber's diary (1963), Hart (1975) and John Blight; selected poems 1939-1975 (1976). From the description of Letter : to John Blight [manuscript]. 1944. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 2257...

Stevenson, Jean L., b. 1893.

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Jean Stevenson was a poet and friend of Dame Mary Gilmore. They corresponded regularly. From the description of Papers [manuscript]. 1932-1959. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225747186 ...