Original consignment

Component identifier:

Class MS 9507

Content Summary:

Comprises papers relating to Lewis' work as a biographer. For most of her biographies there is a mixture of typescripts, correspondence with publishers, research material, reviews, and papers concerning the launchings. There are many letters relating to research enquires and responses about Lewis' biographies. There are many notebooks containing research notes, drafts and random jottings. The correspondence includes a long series of letters from Elizabeth Jolley and other Australian writers. There are also letters from publishers, agents and literary and cultural organisations. Other material includes audiotapes, photographs, scrapbooks and publications. In addition, there is correspondence and other papers relating to Lewis' involvement with the Fremantle Arts Review and Australian Council.

Contained in 25 boxes + 23 sound/av carriers.

Immediate source of acquisition:

The collection was purchased by the Library from Julie Lewis in 1996.

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