Peter Ryan interviewed by John Farquharson [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 597735
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Ryan, Peter, 1923-2015, interviewee
- Access Conditions:
- Access open for research; written permission required for personal copies and public use during the lifetime of the interviewee.
- Description:
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- 2000 Oct. 10-11
- 4 digital audio tapes (ca. 235 min.)
- Summary:
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Ryan talks about his family background; growing up during Depression; schooling and first job; WWII experiences; Honours History at Melbourne University; marriage and job with Atlas Publications and an advertising agency. He then talks about his involvement with Melbourne University Press (MUP), in particular, the publishing of Manning Clark's History and dealing with other authors such as Geoffrey Blainey and Hasluck. Ryan discusses the writing of "Fear drive my feet" and his life after MUP which has included working as a columnist for "Australian", "Age" and "Quadrant" and secretary of Victorian Supreme Court Board of Examiners.
- Notes:
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- Recorded on Oct. 10-Oct. 11, 2000 in Melbourne.
- Digital master available National Library of Australia;
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Timed summary and corrected transcript (typescript, 104 leaves) available.
- Subject:
- Occupation:
- Publishers
- Other authors/contributors:
- Farquharson, John M., 1929-2016, interviewer
- Copyright:
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In Copyright
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Until 2070 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Sound Recording
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 2000
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