Papers of William Harney, 1936-1963 (bulk 1942-1963) [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 1186152
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Harney, W. E. (William Edward), 1895-1962
- Access Conditions:
- Available for research. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- [1936-1963]
- 0.30 m. (2 boxes)
- Summary:
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1. Diaries, 1942-45 (four volumes). 2. Over 100 letters written to Harney, 1943-56, including thirty letters from A.P. Elkin, 1944-49, mostly concerning Australian Aboriginal legends. Other correspondents include Ion Idriess, Roland Robinson, Wilfrid Thomas, Mel Pratt, C.L.A. Abbott, E.W.P. Chinnery, Frank Clune, Charles Chauvel and Mary Gilmore. 3. T/s and mss drafts of various unpublished prose, poetry and non-fiction writings. 4. T/s draft of To Ayers Rock and beyond, c.1960. 5. Handwritten draft of The shady tree. 6. Newspaper clippings, 1940-63. 7. Transcripts of Harney's ABC and BBC radio broadcasts, 1956-63. 8. Copies of Harney's birth, death and marriage certificates. 9. Miscellaneous papers including memberships and licences, 1936-54; Welfare Department directives and papers, 1942-47; and papers regarding the journal National Geographic, 1948-54.
- Biography/History:
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Bushman, folklorist, patrol officer for the Native Affairs Branch of the Northern Territory, curator of Ayers Rock reservation and author of numerous popular books on life in northern and outback Australia.
- Notes:
- Manuscript reference no. : MS 8540.
- Related Material:
- Bill Harney's autobiography is also held by the National Library of Australia at MS 6575.
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- List of correspondents in folder 1.
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1936-1963
- Occupation:
- Authors
- Copyright:
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
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