Original consignment

Component identifier:

Class MS 1541

Content Summary:

Comprises correspondence, 1959-1999, nine diaries, newspaper cuttings and 24 scrapbooks and photograph albums. The correspondence series includes letters from her husband, readers of her Diaries, publishers, art galleries, portrait sitters and owners of her artworks. There is a series of diaries documenting Judy Cassab's personal and family life and details of her professional career spanning the years 1944-1997. There are copies of newspaper cuttings, and albums containing photographs and articles that describe her artistist achievements and exhibitions held between 1951 and 1997. The collection provides a comprehensive record of Cassab's artistic activities, her contacts with the Australian art world and her personal life.

Contained in 8 boxes, 12 folio boxes.

Immediate source of acquisition:

The original consignments of papers were donated by Judy Cassab to the National Library in 1975 and 1985. Subsequent donations were made under the Taxation Incentive for the Arts Scheme in 1988, 1991, 1995 and 1998. Two donations under the Cultural Gifts Programme were made in 1999.

Names:

Judy Cassab

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