Papers of Christopher Brennan, 1897-1963 [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 742395
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Brennan, Christopher, 1870-1932
- Related Online Resources:
- Finding aid at National Library of Australia
- Access Conditions:
- Available for reference. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- 1897-1963
- 1.6 m. (7 boxes)
- Summary:
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The collection, assembled by Harry F. Chaplin, with an introduction by him, contains autograph letters, translations, manuscripts and poems, published and unpublished by Brennan; a representative range of first editions, presentation, inscribed and associated copies; commentaries on Brennan by Lionel Lindsay, E. J. Brady, Norman Lindsay, Zora Cross, John LeGay Brereton and A.G. Stephens; miscellaneous letters, albums and portraits including some by Lionel Lindsay, Hal Gye, and Norman Lindsay. Correspondents include A. G. Stephens, John LeGay Brereton, Dowell O'Rielly, J. J. Quinn, H.M. Green, Julian Ashton, Lionel Lindsay, Norman Lindsay, Will Ogilvie and Hugh McCrae.
- Biography/History:
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Poet, born in Sydney, graduated M.A. from Sydney University and spent two years studying in Germany where he developed his interest in French symbolism. He spent some years as librarian and university lecturer.
- Notes:
- Manuscript reference no. : NLA MS 1871.
- Cited In:
- Guide to collections of manuscripts relating to Australia ; B10 (Rev. 1).
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Annotated catalogue: "Brennan Collection", collected and collated by Harry F. Chaplin. Copies held in the National Library's main collection and the Special Collections Reading Room.
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1897-1963
- Occupation:
- Poets
- Other authors/contributors:
- Chaplin, Harry F
- Copyright:
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Copyright Undetermined
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
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