Correspondence with literary agents and publishers, 1966-89

Containers:

Box 82-83

Component identifier:

Series 7

Content Summary:

This series contains Hazlehurst's correspondence with literary agents and publishers, beginning with the literary agent, A.P. Watt (1966-73), where his main correspondents were David Machin and later, Hilary Rubinstein. From 1968-73, Hazlehurst corresponded with the publisher, Jonathan Cape, as both an author and historical adviser. From 1970 his correspondent was again David Machin. There is also a brief correspondence with The Observer in 1968 and correspondence with Harvester Press, 1971-84. The series concludes with Hazelhurst's correspondence with the Darling Downs Institute Press, 1986-89, regarding the publication of his book, Gordon Chalk: a political biography. 14 folders.

Immediate source of acquisition:

The collection was donated to the Library under the Taxation for the Arts Scheme in 1987-1988. A second addition was donated under this scheme in February 1992.

Names:

Cameron Hazlehurst

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