Guide to the Papers of Beatrice Hudspeth

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Summary

Collection number:
MS 10712
Creator:
Hudspeth, Beatrice (1867-1932)
Extent:
(3 boxes + 9 binders)
Language:
English and English
Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Papers of Beatrice Hudspeth, National Library of Australia, MS 10712, [class/series/file/item number(s)]'.
Availability:
Available
Access conditions:
Available for research. Not for loan.
Cultural Sensitivity Advisory Notice:

Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this collection contains content that may be culturally sensitive.

Background

Content Summary:
This collection comprises personal letters, manuscripts, and a scrapbook containing cuttings of her short stories that were published, often in the 'Children's Corner' of the Tasmanian Mail. The collection includes her wooden writing slope, personal documents relating to her education, sketches and watercolours, and miscellaneous newspaper clippings. There are also receipts, invoices, and other documentation relating to her only published book Santa Claus and the Shadow. Also included in this collection is the Papers of Percy White, Beatrice's husband. Percy's archive comprises photographs, genealogical research, and correspondence between the family.

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-vn8854237).
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-vn8854237).
Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Papers of Beatrice Hudspeth, National Library of Australia, MS 10712, [class/series/file/item number(s)]'.
Location of this collection:
Parkes Place
Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
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