Oodgeroo Noonuccal papers, 1978, 1993 (bulk 1978).

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Oodgeroo Noonuccal papers, 1978, 1993 (bulk 1978).

In 1978, Oodgeroo Noonuccal, then known as Kath Walker, visited Penn State and Bloomsburg State College; this collection documents the event. Includes photocopies of her book covers; correpondence from Margaret Read Lauer, Charles W. Mann, and others concerning the visit; profiles of her; pamphlets with information on Australian Aborigines; announcements of events during her visit; newspaper clippings and photocopies about her and her work; curriculum vitae; "rubbish drawing" by Oodgeroo given to the University; clipping of her obituary.

46 items.

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Mann, Charles W. (Charles William), 1929-

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Oodgeroo Noonuccal, 1920-1993

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Oodgeroo Noonuccal of the Noonuccal tribe of Stradbroke Island near Brisbane, was a poet and aboriginal activist. From the description of Papers. [194-?-ca. 1985] (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 222660045 Bruce Dickson is a journalist and writer and past friend of Oodgeroo Noonuccal. At the time of the interview he was also the Brisbane Community Arts Centre's director. From the description of Oodgeroo Noonuccal: 1920-1993 : the legacy of a true nation...

Lauer, Margaret Read, 1916-2003

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Pennsylvania state university

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The Pennsylvania Humanities Council designated the year 1985 as "The Year of the Pennsylvania Writer." The PHC funded projects in eight locations throughout the Commonwealth to gain appreciation, understanding, and recognition for past and present Pennsylvania writers. The State College/University Park location held a two-stage conference and related events by five Centre County regional organizations. From the description of The Year of the Pennsylvania writer collection, 1984-1986....