Poems, 1969-1970 [microform]
- Bib ID:
- 501623
- Format:
- Manuscript and Microform
- Author:
- Gilbert, Kevin, 1933-1993
- Access Conditions:
- Available for reference. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- 1969-1970
- 1 microfilm reel : silver halide positive ; 35 mm.
- Summary:
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Poems, 1969-1970, written while in prison. Mitchell Library microfilm reel no. CY 2757.
- Biography/History:
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Poet, playwright, artist and Aboriginal rights activist. While imprisoned for his wife's murder (1959-71) he began writing and producing linocuts. He was instrumental in establishing the Aboriginal tent embassy in Canberra in 1972. His publications include the play, "The cherry pickers"; the volumes of poetry, "End of dreamtime" (1971), "People are legends" (1978) and "The Blackside" (1990); the political tract "Because a white man'll never do it" (1973) and a collection of interviews with Aboriginals, "Living black" (1978). His book "Child's dreaming" (1992) was a view of the bush through a black child's eyes. His last book of verse, "Black from the edge" (1994), was published posthumously.
- Reproduction:
- Microfilm. Balgowlah, N.S.W. : W. & F. Pascoe for the State Library of New South Wales, 2000 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1969-1970
- Occupation:
- Poets
- Other authors/contributors:
- Mitchell Library (N.S.W.)
- Copyright:
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In Copyright
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Until 2063 [Creator Date of Death + 70 Years]
Copyright status was determined using the following information:
- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Presumed date of death of creator (latest date):
- 1993
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 1970
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