Papers of Frank Moorhouse, 1951-1970 [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 1102728
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Moorhouse, Frank, 1938-2022
- Related Online Resources:
- Finding aid at National Library of Australia
- Access Conditions:
- Available for research. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- [1951-1970]
- 64 cm.
- Summary:
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Papers contain juvenilia (1951-1957); drafts of short stories and plays for television (1960-1969); notes and "Scrap" writing, three scrap books containing articles by Moorhouse whilst a journalist (1957-1959); correspondence about literary prizes and fellowships, with publishers and concerning the establishment of Tabloid story magazine; and manuscripts of short stories written by other writers. It constitutes most of Moorhouse's literary work until the publication of his first book Futility and other animals (1969).
- Biography/History:
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Moorhouse, journalist and writer, was born in 1938 and educated at Nowra High School. He commenced writing seriously as a child. Literary prizes include: Banjo Patterson short story prize (1964); The Bridge Magazine prize (1965); State of Victoria Prize (1969) and the Henry Lawson Prize (1970). Publications include: Futility and other animals (1969), The electrical experience (1974) and Tales of mystery and romance (1977).
- Notes:
- Manuscript reference: MS 5798.
- Cited In:
- Guide to collections of manuscripts relating to Australia ; D1123
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Descriptive list available.
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1951-1970
- Occupation:
- Authors
- Copyright:
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
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