Reference material: subject files, 1932-2002

Component identifier:

Series 8

Content Summary:

This series comprises files of material on particular topics and events. It includes press clippings, correspondence and Wannan's drafts. There is a short range of chronological subject files, with the remainder arranged alphabetically. Amongst the subject files are those identifiable as research topics for Wannan's books and Australasian Post columns, as well as subjects which appear to be of more personal or political interest (eg medical, Israel, anti-vilification etc). There are many 'Spin-a-yarn' letters from readers in a file entitled 'Folk tales' (File 14), but similar letters occur throughout Series 2, Correspondence. File 32, Quotes, consisting of pages with single quotes attached, was compiled and added to this series by the Library. Similar pages can be found in Series 5, Lists, where they appear to have been re-used by Wannan as scrap paper.

Immediate source of acquisition:

Wannan's papers were donated to the Library in 2003 by his daughter and son-in-law, Paula and Roger Hyland. A collection of 49 books by Bill Wannan were purchased from Wannan's estate and can be found in Series 3.

Names:

Wannan, Bill, 1915-2003

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