Guide to the Papers of Gertrude Scarlett, 1857-1988

 

Collection context

Summary

Collection number:
MS 10541
Creator:
Scarlett, Gertrude, 1886-1970
Extent:
1.08 metres and (3 small folio boxes + 1 archives box)
Language:
English
Availability:
Available
Access conditions:
Available for research. Not for loan.

Background

Content Summary:
The collection comprises correspondence, photographs, publications and manuscripts, an early note book, sketch book, a handmade children's book, an illustrated autograph book and newspaper cuttings. The letters, mainly written during World War II, that include letters from the poet, writer and editor Nancy Keesing and journalist, travel writer and novelist Ernestine Hill, provide insights into life in 1940s Sydney and include references to the Sydney Short Story Club of which Gertrude and Nancy were active members.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Literature
Women's rights

Access and use

Conditions Governing Access:
Access conditions may apply to this collection, please refer to the collection's catalogue record for further information (http://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn8169704).
Conditions Governing Use:
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Papers of Gertrude Scarlett, National Library of Australia, MS 10541, [class/series/file/item number(s)]'.
Location of this collection:
Parkes Place
Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
Contact: