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Papers of Roger McDonald, 1954-2009

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The papers in MS 5612 document Roger McDonald's activities as an editor, poet and novelist and his relations with publishers, film producers, the ABC and literary editors. The bulk of the collection comprises papers relating to most of McDonald's published works, dating from his first publication in 1968 up until 1994. Papers include research material, edited drafts, correspondence with editors and publishers and reviews he has written. They provide a good insight into the development of his published writings. During the course of his career, McDonald has corresponded with many other writers, including Murray Bail, Bruce Beaver, Bruce Dawe, Geoffrey Dutton, Gwen Harwood, Shirley Hazzard, David Malouf, Les Murray, Thomas Shapcott, R.A. Simpson and Judith Wright. Also included in the collection is research material for a number of McDonald's literary projects, business papers, papers relating to his work as literary editor for University of Queensland Press, photographs and newspaper clippings.

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Papers of W. R. McNicoll, 1915-1947

Papers of Rohan Rivett, 1850-1998

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It comprises correspondence, manuscripts, typescripts, diaries, photographs and cuttings of Rohan Rivett, Sir David Rivett (father), Nancy Rivett (wife) and Rhyll Rivett (daughter).

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Papers of Walter Long, 1st Viscount Long (as filmed by the AJCP), 1913-1923

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Correspondence concerning: Imperial relations; recruiting in Australia and New Zealand; campaigns in France; 1918 Imperial War Conference; control of former German colonies in Pacific; split in Australian Labor Party over conscription; communications between Britain and Dominions; appointment of governors; honours; Imperial trade; federal-State relations in Australia; W.M. Hughes; Keith Murdoch; Archbishop D. Mannix; and administration of Straits Settlements.

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Papers of Sir John Latham, 1856-1964 (bulk 1890s-1964)

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The Latham Papers form a very large collection and one that documents in great detail nearly all facets of Sir John Latham's long and varied public career. The collection is strongest for the 45 years extending from his first overseas trip in 1918-1919 to his death in 1964. Nevertheless, there are many papers dating from pre-World War I years. The main gaps in the collection relate to the Liberal Party of 1909-1914, the Navy Office in 1917-1918, constituency affairs after 1925, and Japan in 1940-1941, and there are not many papers on the Boobooks or World War II years. Apart from these subjects, it is a remarkably complete collection. There is a very wide range of papers: correspondence, notes, speeches, diaries, minute books, account books, cuttings, photographs, pamphlets, official publications, invitations, menus, programs, receipts, bills and tourist publications.

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Papers of Michael Terry, 1884-1997

Rugby Union - 1920s : programs and invitations ephemera material collected by the National Library of Australia, 1920-1929

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Material in the Programs and invitations ephemera collection includes invitations to official events, dinner invitations honouring visiting dignitaries, dance cards, award presentations, openings, commemorative and sporting programs. Some programs and invitations may also include menus.

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Papers of H. Duncan Hall, 1910-1976

The Rod Pickette collection of political posters, 1960-1992

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A collection of posters relating to left wing politics, pressure groups and student protest movements (especially University of Sydney) from the 1960s to 1980s.

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The Whittakers papers, 1796-1963

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This collection features correspondence, financial records, ledgers, station diaries, family history research, printed material and ephemera dating from 1796 to the early 1960s. This material provides a record of the pioneering Whittakers family and farming life on various stations in New South Wales and Victoria. The papers also include Clyde Whittakers' correspondence and notes relating to his research, most of which contributed to his work The Whittakers Story, which was first published in 2021.

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