Eric Irvin interviewed by Hazel de Berg for the Hazel de Berg collection [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 2981529
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Irvin, Eric, 1908-1993, interviewee
- Online Version:
- National Library of Australia digitised item
- Access Conditions:
- Access open for research, personal copies and public use.
- Description:
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- 1976 June 24
- 1 sound tape reel (ca. 48 min.)
- Series:
- Hazel de Berg collection ; DeB 947
- Summary:
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Irvin speaks of the quality of life during the Depression years ; enlisting in the Army in 1940 ; his stay in the Middle East ; writing poetry and having it published in "The Bulletin" ; he recalls the difficulties in readjusting to city life after his discharge from the Army ; working as a journalist on the Wagga Daily Advertiser ; his growing interest in Australian history ; writing articles on theatre. He speaks of his retirement and the pleasures of doing what he likes most: writing.
- Notes:
- Also available online http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-214737596
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Timed summary (4 p.) and transcript available (17 p.)
- Subject:
- Other authors/contributors:
- De Berg, Hazel, 1913-1984, interviewer
- Related Records:
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This belongs to the Hazel de Berg collection.
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Until 2046 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Sound Recording
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 1976
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