Consignment received August 2006

Component identifier:

Class MS Acc06.142

Content Summary:

Comprises an extensive series of letters from Shirley Hazzard to Harrower, spanning almost forty years, 1966-2005. There are also several letters written by Francis Steegmuller and a number of cuttings, mostly relating to Hazzard's life and career. Included in the instalment are letters from Hazzard's mother, Kit Hazzard, to Harrower for the period 1966-1981 and letters to Harrower from Hazzard's sister, Valerie Barnes, for the period 1976-1981. A small envelope contains miscellaneous letters and/or cards from correspondents including Dorothy Green, 1989, Ron Geering, 1990-1997, Colin and Ruby Madigan, 1989 and 2004, and Nancy Phelan, 1989.

Contained in 4 boxes.

Immediate source of acquisition:

The papers of Elizabeth Harrower were purchased from her by the Library in two instalments, one in 1990 and one in 1999. Further papers were received in two instalments in 2006.

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