The outcasts of Foolgarah, (1971)
- Containers:
- Box 82-87 (MS 4887) and Folios 32-33 (MS 4887)
- Component identifier:
- Series 14
- Content Summary:
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This satire published as a novel in 1971 went through several versions (fictional, dramatic and cinematic) under such titles as 'We the Garbos' and 'It all started over nothing' between 1956 and 1970 before assuming its final form. This series mainly comprised seven complete and twelve incomplete drafts as well as the computer printout and galley proofs of these versions. Other related material includes comments, notes, research data, publications, sketches, press cuttings and reviews.
The correspondence in the series includes letters from Geoffrey Dutton, Owen Webster, Thomas Nelson (Australia) Ltd, Allara Publishing and replies from Frank Hardy. It covers 1957-1971.
Folio Item 32 – Computer printouts
Folio Item 33 – Sketches for advertising
- Immediate source of acquisition:
- The papers of the writer Frank Hardy were purchased by the Library in seven consignments between 1975 and 1988.
Access and use
- Parent Restrictions:
- Please refer to the collection's catalogue record for the access conditions (http://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn2060293).
- Parent Terms of Access:
- Copying and publishing of unpublished manuscript material is subject to copyright restrictions. For such material, written permission to publish must be obtained from the copyright holder(s). Copying of unpublished material for research purposes is permissible 50 years after the death of the creator of the material.
- Location of this collection:
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Parkes PlaceCanberra ACT 2600, Australia
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