Diaries, 1944-97

Component identifier:

Series 2

Content Summary:

This series comprises Cassab's diaries, in English, dating from 1944, when Cassab was 24, until 1997. Transcribed from handwritten originals, the journals are bound in numbered volumes.

In 1995 Cassab published her journals covering the fifty year period from 1944 to 1994 under the title Judy Cassab diaries (Milsons Point, N.S.W.: Random House).

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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