Papers regarding the biography of Tom Roberts [manuscript]. 1933-1945.

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Papers regarding the biography of Tom Roberts [manuscript]. 1933-1945.

Galleys of book "Tom Roberts: father of Australian landscape painting" (1935). Letters to R. H. Croll concerning the biography, 1932-1935, including letters from Jean Roberts, Caleb Roberts (son), M. J. MacNally, William Moore, Elizabeth A. Fraser, G. V. F. Mann, Kenneth Binns and Dr. William Maloney. Letters, 1935-1936, acknowledging receipt of copies of the biography. "Before I forget: more recollections of R. H. Croll" is also included.

4 cm. 4 folders.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7076004

Libraries Australia

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Croll, R. H. (Robert Henderson), 1869-1947

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Australian author. From the description of Papers, 1926-1934. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 24561210 Poet and journalist. The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke was published in 1915 and was an immediate success. From the description of Collection of C.J. Dennis manuscripts [manuscripts]. 1913-1931. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225644682 Robert Henderson Croll was a Melbourne public servant and part-time journalist. He was active...

Roberts, Tom, 1856-1931

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Always known as Tom Roberts. Arrived in Australia in 1869. Studied painting under Eugene von Guerard and Thomas Clark. Spent many years in London but returned to Australia in 1922. One of the first Australian artists to paint out-door subjects, he had a great influence on other painters of the day. From the description of Letters [manuscript]. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225779198 ...