Guide to the Records of the Australian National Word Festival, 1982-1986

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Summary

Collection number:
MS 8055
Extent:
1.12 metres and (8 boxes)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Records of the Australian National Word Festival, National Library of Australia, MS 8055, [box number and series and/or file number]'.
Availability:
Available
Access conditions:
Available for research. Not for loan.

Background

Content Summary:

Files 1-13 include correspondence with publishers, booksellers, sponsors and others and contain copies of letters sent, cuttings and Executive Committee minutes.

Files 14-27 contain correspondence with writers, cuttings, reports, National Word Competition entries, and biographical details of writers.

Files 28-33 are alphabetical subject files.

Files 35-51 are alphabetical subject files.

Arrangement:

Files 1-13 were maintained by Colin Steele, Honorary Secretary and Chairman, 1982-85.

Files 14-27 were maintained by Alison Broinowski, Executive Director and Susan Salthouse, Executive Officer.

Files 28-33 were maintained by Alison Broinowski, Executive Director.

Files 34-51 were maintained by Susan Salthouse, Executive Director and Julie Gorrell, Administrative Officer.

Access and use

Conditions Governing Access:
Please refer to the collection's catalogue record for the access conditions (http://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn1500545).
Conditions Governing Use:
Copying and publishing of unpublished manuscript material is subject to copyright restrictions. For such material, written permission to publish must be obtained from the copyright holder(s). Copying of unpublished material for research purposes is permissible 50 years after the death of the creator of the material.
Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Records of the Australian National Word Festival, National Library of Australia, MS 8055, [box number and series and/or file number]'.
Location of this collection:
Parkes Place
Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
Contact:
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