Letters of Alan Marshall and Noel Counihan written to Jenny Hadlow, 1970-2010 (bulk 1970-1974) [manuscript]. [1970-2010]

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Letters of Alan Marshall and Noel Counihan written to Jenny Hadlow, 1970-2010 (bulk 1970-1974) [manuscript]. [1970-2010]

MS Acc10.160 comprises correspondence from writer Alan Marshall and artist Noel Counihan to Jenny Hadlow, one photograph and photocopies. The ten letters of Alan Marshall to Jenny Hadlow discuss a visit to Hadlow at Swan Hill made by Marshall, Counihan and his wife Pat in 1970, the oil portrait of Marshall that Counihan based on a photograph he took during that visit, descriptions of the Australian bush, the Murray River and the Czech film based on his novel, I can jump puddles. The letter from Noel Counihan to Hadlow thanks her for her hospitality during the trip to Swan Hill in 1970 and mentions that he has begun work on the portrait of Marshall. The collection includes a black and white photograph showing Alan Marshall and Jenny Hadlow at the inaugural Australian Red Cross Society Winter Luncheon, 1973; a photocopy of the photograph of Hadlow and Marshall used by Counihan as the basis of his portrait of Marshall; and, material relating to Marshall's visit to the Hartley Street School for Physically Handicapped Children in Turner, A.C.T. (1 packet).

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Marshall, Alan, 1902-1984

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Novelist and short story writer. His works include "I can jump puddles, In mine own heart" and "This is the grass". From the description of Papers of Alan Marshall [manuscript]. 1903-1982. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225826231 Author. From the description of Papers [manuscript]. 1930-1970. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225790888 Mrs Henry knew Alan Marshall since the war. He visited her home when his mother asked her to take h...

Hartley Street School (Turner, A.C.T.)

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Hadlow, Jennifer Jessie

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Counihan, Noel, 1913-

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Painter, cartoonist, illustrator & writer. Born in Melbourne, Counihan was an artist noted for his social-realist style & radical outlook, whose work has been widely exhibited in Australia & overseas. An active member of the Communist Party, Counihan was also a foundation member of the Print Council of Australia, & served as the latters president between 1973 & 1978. From the description of Papers of Noel Counihan [manuscript]. 1931-1994. (Libraries Australia). Wo...