Papers of Martin Boyd [manuscript]. [ca. 1918]-1982.

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Papers of Martin Boyd [manuscript]. [ca. 1918]-1982.

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This collection consists mainly of correspondence, paintings, sketches & books including some rare and early items by Martin Boyd: 1. General corespondence for 1919-1972, mainly during his years in Rome. The correspondence includes family letters, Joan and Daryl Lindsay letters, letters from various Australian authors, literary critics, friends and letters from publishers & literary agents about MB's books-Brangane, The Montforts, Dearest Idol, Outbreak of love, and others. 2. Sketches & watercolours by Boyd; 3. Books by Boyd some with pseudonym Martin Mills and Waler a'Beckett. Rare copies of Dearest Idol, The Picnic, Why they walk out (published by MB). There is a series of books on Boyd by C. Wallace Crabbe, T. O'Neill, Brenda Niall, etc. This collection includes extensive book reviews on Boyd's works. 4. Photographs of family friends, MB's Cambridge and Rome days, and places & buildings he was associated with in Rome & England. 5. Personal papers consist of a small group of documents, extract of MB's birth certificate, material on his art exhibitions 1964 & 1967 in Melbourne, Short stories and articles.

2.8 m. (20 boxes) + sketches, fol.

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Boyd, Martin, 1893-1972

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Born Lucerne, Switzerland 1893. Novelist. Arrived in Australia when he was six months old with parents. Originally wrote under pseudonyms Martin Miles and also Martin a'Beckett. Later lived in Italy 1958. Died 3 June 1972. Best known works: The Montforts; Lucinda Brayford; The Cardboard Crown; A Difficult Young Man; Outbreak of Love; When Blackbirds Sing. Official biographer is Brenda Niall with assistance from Terry O'Neill. Martin's brother was Penleigh Boyd, the artist. From the d...