When blackbirds sing

Containers:

Box 4

Component identifier:

File 10

Content Summary:

Published copy (Abelard Schuman, 1962) with dust jacket (inside out with pen an ink illustration). A few marginal amendments of the text and on the back fly leaf in Boyd's hand notes on 'a sort of essay in seven parts' to be called 'Why they walk out'; also inserted are cuttings of a review by Olivia Manning and letters of congratulation from Helen... (Chelsea, 14 September) and Robin (Boyd) (South Yarra, 3 March 1963).

Immediate source of acquisition:

The papers of Martin Boyd that were retained by his sister, Lady Nolan (nee Mary Boyd), following his death in 1972 and after her death in 2016 by her immediate family from whom the collection was acquired.

Subjects:

Arts

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