Papers of Dora Wilcox, 1865-1954 [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 1329231
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Wilcox, Dora, 1873-1953
- Related Online Resources:
- Finding aid at National Library of Australia
- Access Conditions:
- Available for research. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- [1865-1954]
- 84 cm. (6 boxes)
- Summary:
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The collection contains diaries, manuscripts, correspondence, notes, typescripts, photographs, cutting books, cuttings, various certificates awarded to Wilcox and printed material relating to Wilcox's work as a poet and playwright, as well as to her private life. The early diaries (1914-1917) are very detailed and personal, describing her life in Switzerland, Belgium and England; as well as her first husband Jean Paul Hamelius, her writings and readings; meetings with Bertram Dobell; war news. The later diary (1938-1943) describes her life in Sydney, refering to meetings with publishers as well as Amy Mack, Margaret Preston and Blanche Lindsay, war news, PEN functions, reminiscences of William Moore. The major correspondents are: Robert de Montalk, Jean Paul Hamelius, Bertram Dobell and William Moore. The manuscripts and typescripts are of Wilcox's poems and plays. The collection also includes notes, cuttings and typescripts on Charles Meryon, the French artist who lived in New Zealand.
- Biography/History:
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New Zealand born poet and playwright. Emigrated to Australia in 1920's and later married the actor and writer William Moore. See The Oxford companion to Australian literature, p. 745.
- Notes:
- Manuscript reference no. : MS 7952.
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Descriptive list available (7 p.).
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1865-1954
- Occupation:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Copyright:
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Copyright Undetermined
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
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