Guide to the Papers of Tim Conigrave, 1968-2015

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Summary

Collection number:
MS 10368
Creator:
Conigrave, Tim
Extent:
(11 archive boxes + 1 large map folio + 1 medium folio box)
Language:
English and English
Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Papers of Tim Conigrave, National Library of Australia, MS 10368, [class/series/file/item number]'.
Availability:
Available
Access conditions:
Part available for research; part not available for research until 2042. Not for loan.

Background

Content Summary:
This collection comprises the papers of actor, playwright and activist Tim Conigrave. It includes correspondence, notes and notebooks, draft manuscripts including 'Holding The Man', diaries, photographs, interview transcripts, ephemera and related papers, as well as media clippings collected by Timothy and Nicholas Conigrave's mother relating to the reception of his works.
Biographical Note:

Tim Conigrave (19 November 1959 – 18 October 1994) was an Australian actor, writer, and activist. His major work, the autobiographical Holding the Man (1995), is the story of his 15-year relationship with John Caleo. They met as students at Xavier College; Caleo was captain of the football team and Conigrave wanted to be an actor. Conigrave finished the book shortly before dying of an AIDS-related illness. Holding the Man has been adapted into a multi-award-winning play and film.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Performing arts
Literature

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-vn7468035).
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-vn7468035).
Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Papers of Tim Conigrave, National Library of Australia, MS 10368, [class/series/file/item number]'.
Location of this collection:
Parkes Place
Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
Contact:
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