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Letters, 1962-1967 [manuscript]
Bib ID 2611713
Format ManuscriptManuscript
Author
Edwards, Cecil, 1903-1978
 
Access Conditions Available for reference. Not for loan. 
Description 1962-1967. 
48 cm. (3 boxes) 7 fol. items. 
Summary

Approximately 150 letters between Edwards and Lord Bruce, concerning the content of Edwards' biography of Bruce; and a photocopy of a certificate of marriage of John Munro Bruce (Lord Bruce's father) dated 1870.

Biography/History

Cecil Edwards was for many years editor of the Melbourne Herald and a political correspondent in Canberra. He came to know Lord Bruce well, published a biography, Bruce of Melbourne (Heinemann, 1965). His autobiography, The Editor Regrets (Hill of Content) appeared in 1972.

Notes

Manuscript reference no. : NLA MS 4637.

Cited In

Guide to collections of manuscripts relating to Australia ; C530.

Subjects Edwards, Cecil, - 1903-1978 - Archives.  |  Bruce, Stanley Melbourne Bruce, - Viscount, - 1883-1967 - Biography.  |  Journalists - Australia - Archives.
Occupation Journalists

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