Papers of Gwen Stockfeld, 1864-1996 (bulk 1954-1996) [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 529869
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Stockfeld, Gwen, 1908-1997
- Related Online Resources:
- Finding aid at National Library of Australia
- Access Conditions:
- Available for reference. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- 1864-1996
- 1.82 m. (13 boxes)
- Summary:
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The collection comprises handwritten drafts and typescripts of Stockfeld's unpublished memoirs 'Cream puffs and cow pats', an account of her life with husband, Brian, at 'The Gap', a small farm near Lancefield, Victoria, and 'Grandpa's wooden dentures'; related papers including publishing correspondence, photographs, notes and research material; notes and exercises from writing classes; financial papers and personal correspondence. The latter includes letters from relatives, friends, neighbours and writing classmates. The principal correspondents include writer Marian Eldrige (daughter), David Stockfeld, Ken Eldridge, David Eldridge, James Eldridge, Elizabeth Eldridge, Catherine Eldridge, Margaret Murray, Sue Stockfeld, Rebecca Stockfeld, Ted Ford, Dorothy Meissner, Iris Stockfeld, Doris Brisbane and Avril McBurnie.
- Biography/History:
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Gwendoline May Favel Stockfeld (nee Stott) was an unpublished short story writer and novelist. Born in Melbourne in 1908, she married Brian Stockfeld in 1935.
- Notes:
- Manuscript reference no . : NLA MS 9228.
- Related Material:
- Associated material: Manuscripts of daughter and author, Marian Eldridge, held in National Library of Australia, Manuscript Section, MS 9227.
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Descriptive list available (9 p.)
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1864-1996
- Occupation:
- Authors
- Other authors/contributors:
- Eldridge, Marian, 1936-1997
- Copyright:
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Copyright Undetermined
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
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