Papers of Julie Lewis, 1931-1995. 1931-1995.

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Papers of Julie Lewis, 1931-1995. 1931-1995.

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The collection provides a comprehensive record of Julie Lewis' literary career. The bulk of the papers relate to her work as a biographer. For most of her biographies there is a mixture of typescripts, correspondence with publishers, research material, reviews, and papers concerning the launchings. There are many letters relating to research enquires and responses about her biographies. There are many notebooks containing research notes, drafts and random jottings. The correspondence includes a long series of letters from Elizabeth Jolley and other Australian writers. There are also letters from publishers, agents and literary and cultural organisations. Other material includes audiotapes, photographs, scrapbooks and publications. In addition there is correspondence and other papers relating to Lewis' involvement with the Fremantle Arts Review and Australian Council. An additional 8 cartons (3 metres) of material received in September 2001. Unavailable until access conditions determined.

3.5 m. (25 boxes)

Libraries Australia

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SNAC Resource ID: 7075260

Libraries Australia

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O'Connor, Kathleen, 1876-1968

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Artist. Daughter of C.Y. O'Connor who came with his family from New Zealand to Western Australia in 1891. Studied art at Perth Technical College with James Linton. In 1910 went to live and work in Paris. During her years in Paris sought the company and advice of impressionist artists such as Vuillard and Bonnard. In 1948 returned to Perth and held a retrospective exhibition of her work. Stayed for three years before returning to France in 1951. After spending time in London, Nice and Paris, retu...

Woods, Jimmy, 1893-1975.

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Airman. Joined the Royal Flying Corps in 1917 and served with RAF in Egypt in 1918. Commercial pilot in New Zealand and Scotland before joining West Australian Airways in 1924, flying on the north-west routes. In 1929, joined in the search for Kingsford-Smith who crashed in the Kimberleys. Completed the England-Australia Centenary race in 1934. Joined McRobertson Miller Airlines, 1934-1947, then formed his own company, Woods Airways in 1947. From the description of Papers. 1903-1988....

King, Catherine, 1904-2000.

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Jolley, Elizabeth, 1923-2007

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Epithet: writer British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000205.0x0001bf English-born writer who migrated to Western Australia in 1959. A writer-in-residence at several Western Australian tertiary institutions. She published seven novels between 1980-1986, including the award-winning The well (1986). From the description of Papers [manuscript]. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225787180 ...

Masters, Olga, 1919-

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Olga Masters, author, was born in Pambula, NSW. She had 7 children, and worked as a journalist in various NSW towns. She began her writing career in 1975, winning awards for her short stories. The Home Girls (1982) won a National Book Council Award. From the description of Papers. [c1940]-1988. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 222659092 ...

Lewis, Julie, 1925-

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Biographer, author, and teacher. As a biographer Julie has published On Air : the story of Catherine King and the ABC Women's session (1979), Kathleen O'Connor, artist in exile (1987), Jimmy Woods, flying pioneer (1989) and Olga Masters, a lot of living (1991). Lewis' other writings include Double exposure (1981), The walls of Jericho (1987) and a teenage novel. Her editorial work includes Unlimited scope (1983) and Reflections (1979). From the description of Papers of Julie Lewis, 1...