Consignment received 2009

Component identifier:

Class MS Acc09.180

Content Summary:

The Acc09.180 instalment comprises papers reflecting Dowse's career as a writer. They comprise diaries, correspondence, notes, research notes, newspaper cuttings, photographs and drafts of her writing, including fiction, biography, articles and early and unpublished stories. There are papers relating to a National Library of Australia Harold White Fellowship, grant and job applications, conferences and public appearances, and personal correspondence with family and friends. Literary papers include extensive files relating to a biography of Lisa Fitch; drafts of Hollywood, Sass, Border crossing, Sapphires and Fleeting; and, scripts of West Block. Some of these titles are accompanied by written comments from members of the Seven Writers' group (also known as "The Canberra Seven") and Penny Pollitt (14 boxes).

Immediate source of acquisition:

The papers have been acquired from Sara Dowse in a number of instalments between 1984 and 2005. 1984 - Boxes 1-91; 1988 - Boxes 92-99 ; Mar 1989 - Boxes 100; Jun 1989 - Boxes 101-103; 1990 - Boxes 104-111; 1991 - Boxes 112-114; 1992 - Box 115; 1994 - Boxes 115-129; 1996 - Boxes 129-130; 1997 - Boxes 131-133; 1998 - Boxes 133-146; 2002 - Box 147; 2003 - Box 148; 2004 - Box 149; 2005 - Box 150.

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