Guide to the Papers of June Alexander, 1958-2023

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Summary

Collection number:
MS 10786
Creator:
Alexander, June, Dr
Extent:
(12 ms boxes + 2 digital carriers + 1 folder)
Language:
English and English
Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Papers of June Alexander, National Library of Australia, MS 10786, [class/series/file/item number(s)]'.
Availability:
Available
Access conditions:
Part available for research; part requires permission for research during the lifetime of June Alexander; part temporarily not available for preservation reasons. Not for loan.

Background

Content Summary:
This collection comprises handwritten diary entries by June Alexander, who grew up on a dairy farm and wrote about family, working and rural life, from the age 12 upwards until 2016. The handwritten diaries are complimented by ephemera, letters and email printouts, photographs of family and friends, digital diaries (2015-2023) and letters (1998-2009). The personal diaries form the basis for Alexander's memoir, documenting struggles with mental health, an eating disorder, relationships, studies, writing career and aspirations. There are drafts, publisher letters and a signed published copy of Alexander's 2009 memoir A Girl Called Tim. Newspaper clippings of articles, both about and by Alexander, are interfiled in the diaries. There are two early school books (scrapbooks), with awards, newspaper clippings and other items relating to Alexander's early writings.

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-vn10021633).
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-vn10021633).
Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Papers of June Alexander, National Library of Australia, MS 10786, [class/series/file/item number(s)]'.
Location of this collection:
Parkes Place
Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
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