Guide to the Papers of Christine Williams, 1876-2015

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Summary

Collection number:
MS 8065, MS Acc05.121, MS Acc06.174, MS Acc11.045, MS Acc23.117
Creator:
Williams, Christine
Extent:
(15 boxes, 2 cartons, 1 folio box, 2 folders)
Language:
English and English
Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Papers of Christine Williams, National Library of Australia, [class number, box number or series/file number]'.
Availability:
Available
Access conditions:
Permission required for research. Not for loan.

Background

Content Summary:
This collection comprises anuscripts, proofs, correspondence, notes and photographs relating to Williams' biography of Christina Stead and her later publication, Fathers sons. The addition of MS Acc11.045 comprises correspondence and other papers of Christina Stead collected by Christine Williams during and after the writing of her biography of Stead. They include: a card sent to John A. Dillaway; a letter of thanks from lawyer LL Davies about the Oombulgurri Defence campaign; a letter from Tella Freeman, to Christine Williams written after the publication of the biography; three pages of notes on Chomsky and Chartism; and royalty statements and other financial records. The latest consignment, MS Acc23.117 comprises correspondence written by Elizabeth Harrower to Christine Williams. The collection includes 49 dated, and 19 undated letters, with one letter and one printed email written from Christine Williams to Elizabeth Harrower.
Collection Retrieval Advice:

Please note: each consignment in this collection has a separate box number sequence (i.e. there may be multiple Box 1s). Please cite the relevant Class number as well as the Box number when requesting retrieval of material from the collection.

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-vn52989).
Conditions Governing Use:
Conditions for copying and publishing of this collection may apply, please refer to the collection's catalogue record for further information (http://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn52989).
Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Papers of Christine Williams, National Library of Australia, [class number, box number or series/file number]'.
Location of this collection:
Parkes Place
Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
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