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Letters of Patrick White to James Waites, 1978-1981 [manuscript]
Bib ID 3993275
Format ManuscriptManuscript
Author
White, Patrick, 1912-1990
 
Access Conditions Available for reference. Not for loan. 
Description 1978-1981 
1 cm., (1 folder) 
Summary

Correspondence from Patrick White to James Waites. Comprises: one signed postcard ca. 1978; one short autograph letter dated 12th August 1979, concerning the death of James Waites sister (aged 23) and offering company and a meal; three page autograph letter, dated 2nd June 1981. Letter includes reference to Flaws in the glass and offers advice on Waites further education.

Notes

Manuscript reference no.: NLA MS 10004.

Subjects White, Patrick, 1912-1990 -- Correspondence.  |  Waites, James, 1955-2014 -- Correspondence.  |  Authors, Australian -- 20th century -- Correspondence.
Time Coverage 1978-1981 
Occupation Authors.

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