Herbert Clarke Simpson (1879-1966). 1983.

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Herbert Clarke Simpson (1879-1966). 1983.

Papers represent Robertson's efforts to collect biographical information for forwarding to the editor of Encyclopedia of Australian Art. Includes background to enquiries, question re importance and recognition of Simpson, biographical information, information obtained from Royal Queensland Art Society, cutting from Smith's Weekly, and letter to Robertson from Alan McCulloch indicating Simpson did not come within the criteria for inclusion in the Encyclopedia of Australian Art.

5 leaves ; 30 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7821988

University of Queensland, UQ Library

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Simpson, Herbert D. (Herbert Downs), 1876-1962

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McCulloch, Alan

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Alan McCulloch was one of Australia's foremost art critics, most well known as the influential critic for the Melbourne Herald from 1952-1982, and as the founding author of the Encyclopedia of Australian Art. From the description of Correspondence, 1947-1966 [manuscript]. 1947-1966. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 714473350 ...

Robertson, Boyd

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H.C. Simpson was a prolific painter of landscapes of South East Queensland. From the description of Herbert Clarke Simpson (1879-1966). 1983. (The University of Queensland Library). WorldCat record id: 62548886 ...