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Papers of Albert Hirst relating to Peter Porter, 1967-1991

(2 folders)
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This collection comprises 51 postcards and 20 letters from Peter Porter to Albert Hirst discussing literary matters and Porter's work as a poet and associated activities. Also includes a copy of Porter's essay on Robert Browning: "Browning's Important Parleying: Stylistics across two centuries", Leo S. Olschki Editore, Firenze, 1991.

Papers of Barry Hassell Keane, 1973-1995

(1 ms box)
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The collection comprises forty-nine handwritten and typed letters written by Gwen Harwood to Barry Hassell Keane, between 1973 and 1995. The letters are a combination of practical comments, suggestions of journals to send poetry to for publication, poetry prizes to enter, news, and chat of daily life. The letters reflect the role a nationally significant poet played in mentoring a fellow poet and author. Three of the letters from Gwen Harwood to Barry Hassell Keane were published in 'A Steady Storm of Correspondence', in 2001, by the University of Queensland Press and edited by Greg Kratzman, appearing on pages 304, 337 and 356. Poetry written by Barry Hassell Keane is also included accompanied with Gwen Harwood's comments, notes and suggestions on his poetry throughout many decades. The majority of the pieces commented on in these notes were included in Barry Hassell Keane's collection 'West of the Divide' which he forwared to Angus and Robertson in either 1983 or 1984. A complete copy of the manuscript 'West of the Divide' written by Barry Hassell Keane, two handmade greeting cards both featuring a photograph by Gwen Harwood, two greeting cards sent to Gwen Harwood by her daughter, Mary Harwood, postcards, and newspaper articles are also included in the collection.

Correspondence to Andrew Endrey from Hu Feng, Mei Zhi and Zhang Xiaofeng, 1979-2022

0.03 metres (1 folder)
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The collection comprises eleven letters sent to Andrew Endrey from Hu Feng, Mei Zhi and their daughter Zhang Xiaofeng, accompanied by explanatory notes prepared by Andrew Endrey. In 1978, after a year of immersion language studies in Taiwan, Andrew started researching Hu Feng's published works at the University of Melbourne. Andrew wrote his first letter to Hu Feng in 1979 and received a response from his initial letter from Hu in November 1979. Within this collection, topics discussed include Hu Feng's literary works, theories and his health; Japanese writers Eguchi Kan (also known as Eguchi Kiyoshi) and Kaji Wataru; Lu Xun and his works. Andrew Endrey is an Associate Lecturer within Humanities at the University of Western Australia and also a professional translator.
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Papers of Mollie McNutt, 1900-1911

(1 folder)
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This collection comprises two exercise books with draft poems and stories by early twentieh-century poet Mollie McNutt (23 March 1885 – 26 February 1919).
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Papers of Mollie McNutt, 1900-1911 (1 folder)

 

Papers of Michael Dransfield, 1966-1972

1.02 metres (2 ms boxes + 4 archives boxes)
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MS 4741 comprises drafts of poems, including a collection titled "Memoirs of a velvet urinal", letters from publishers, friends and his parents, and notebooks and diaries. One volume is titled "The cocklebiddy fisherman". Correspondents include Richard Hopkinson, Thomas Shapcott, Mirka Mora, Robert Adamson, Charles Buckmaster, Rolf Hennequel, Alexander Craig, John Tranter, Peter Kocan and Rodney Hall. The collection also includes 13 letters and a poem written by Dransfield to Paula Keogh between October and December 1972 (2 boxes).
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Papers of Flexmore Hudson, c. 1939-1960

(5 ms boxes + 1 ms carton)
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Flexmore Hudson (1913-1988) was an Adelaide based poet and author, publishing 6 books of poetry between 1937 and 1959. Hudson also worked as a teacher, freelance writer, and for the ABC [Australian Broadcast Network]. This collection comprises his correspondence with Australian and overseas poets, writers, scholars and artists; original notes; prose manuscripts; photographs; and business books of Poetry a quarterly literary Journal which Hudson launched in 1941 and edited for seven years.
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Diaries of Jessie Couvreur (Tasma), 1873-1891

(2 folders)
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One notebook diary (1889-1891); one diary written on board the 'Windward' (1873).
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Letters of Les Murray to Ang Chin Geok, 1993-2015

(2 folders)
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Personal letters and postcards between Les Murray and Ang Chin Geok. The pair discuss their respective family news, deadlines, various health issues, travel, and work. Les Murray was a prolific Australian poet, and Dr Ang Chin Geok is an Asian-Australian author.
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