Records, 1895-1962 [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 2994586
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Australasian Book Society
- Access Conditions:
- Available for reference. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- 1895-1962
- 4 folders.
- Summary:
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(I) Papers concerning Mary Gilmore comprising photocopies of letters from A. G. Stephens to Mr. Woods re the publication of her poetry, and some original MSS, and photocopies of poems. (II) letter by A. G. Stephens to George Black at Parliament House, referring to the printing of an article by Stephens. (III) Memorial volume; minute book and letter relating to its publication. (IV) Correspondence between Shaw Neilson and A. G. Stephens, and two letters from Hilda Malmgren and a publishing agreement.
- Biography/History:
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Alfred Stephens (with whom most of these papers were connected) was a literary critic editor, and book publisher. From 1894 he worked as sub-editor of the "Bulletin" then as editor from 1896 to 1906. He encouraged distinctively Australian expression in literature; he "discovered" John Shaw Neilson.
- Notes:
- Manuscript reference no. : NLA MS 2037.
- Reproduction:
- Some photocopied material.
- Subject:
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- Gilmore, Mary, Dame, 1865-1962
- Stephens, A. G. (Alfred George), 1865-1933 -- Correspondence
- Black, George, 1854-1936 -- Correspondence
- Neilson, John Shaw, 1872-1942 -- Correspondence
- Australasian Book Society -- Records and correspondence
- Authors, Australian
- Australian literature
- Publishers and publishing -- Australia
- Time Coverage:
- 1895-1962
- Other authors/contributors:
- Copyright:
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
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