Guide to the Correspondence from Carol Jerrems to Jon Conte, 1970-1973

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Summary

Collection number:
MS 10640
Creator:
Shapiro Auctioneers
Extent:
(1 small folio box)
Language:
English and English
Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Correspondence from Carol Jerrems to Jon Conte, National Library of Australia, MS 10640, [class/series/file/item number(s)]'.
Availability:
Available
Access conditions:
Available for research. Not for loan.

Background

Content Summary:
This collection comprises correspondence sent by Carol Jerrems to her friend and fellow photographer Jon Conte from 1970 to 1973, and one vintage silver gelatin photograph. Rather than traditional letter, the correspondence between Carol and Jon took the form of a 'Dadaist ping-pong', or collages of everyday life. It consists of 23 envelopes with ephemera, including snippets of Carol Jerrems' writing. The collection provides an insight into Carol Jerrems' sense of humour, lifestyle, and personality. Some envelopes are signed by Carol Jerrems under a pseudonym, such as Jerry Moonshine, Jerry, Phenomenologically Jerry, Micky Spillane of the Nullarbor Plain, Jonny Sunshiner, A Free Apple, Lorac Smerrej, or Germaine Eunuch. The 24 jigsaw puzzle pieces photograph is a portrait of Jon Conte with his incomplete appearance.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Arts
Performing arts
Names:
Shapiro Auctioneers

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-vn8653764).
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-vn8653764).
Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Correspondence from Carol Jerrems to Jon Conte, National Library of Australia, MS 10640, [class/series/file/item number(s)]'.
Location of this collection:
Parkes Place
Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
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