Consignment received 2010, 1953-1998 (bulk 1967-1983)

Component identifier:

Class MS Acc10.031

Extent:

(55 boxes)

Content Summary:

MS Acc10.031 comprises papers documenting Wilfred Burchett's professional life as a journalist and non-fiction writer, including his legal battles to be re-issued with a passport after his British one was cancelled and during his Australian defamation case, as well as aspects of his personal life. The collection comprises correspondence, notes, draft articles and book manuscripts, press cuttings, research material, film and television proposals and scripts, financial papers, publications and photographs. The correspondence includes copies of Burchett's own letters; many of those addressed to his wife and family describe his activities in the field.

Extent information:

8.25 metres,

Subjects:

Mass media

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