Papers of Montague Grover circa 1810-1980 [manuscript]

Bib ID:
868079
Format:
Manuscript
Author:
Grover, Montague, 1870-1943
Related Online Resources:
Finding aid at National Library of Australia
Access Conditions:
Available for research. Not for loan.
Description:
  • [ca. 1810-1980]
  • 1.56 m. (11 boxes)
Summary:

MS 6268 comprises handwritten drafts, typescripts and cuttings of Grover's memoirs (Hold page one), short stories and articles, as well as miscellaneous cuttings, cutting books and photographs. It also includes the papers of his parents, Jessie and Harry Ehret Grover (9 boxes).

The Acc11.133 instalment represents some of the research files Michael Cannon compiled while producing the volume Hold page one. Memoirs of Monty Grover editor. Includes correspondence, newspaper extracts and other papers dealing with genealogical aspects of the Grover family and articles about, or by, Montague Grover. Amongst other material, one file contains Montague Grover's will and certain papers related to Harry Grover, Montague's son (2 boxes).

Biography/History:

Journalist. Montague Grover worked for the Argus, the Star (later the Sun), the Herald and the World (the Sydney Labour daily). He published numerous short stories, articles, poems and plays in journals including the Bulletin and Lone Hand. His memoir, Hold page one, was published posthumously in 1993 by his grandson, Michael Cannon.

Notes:
Manuscript reference no.: MS 6268, MS Acc11.133.
Related Material:
Papers of Michael Cannon, Montague's Grandson, are held at National Library of Australia Manuscript Section at MS 6205.
Index/Finding Aid Note:
Finding aid available in the Special Collections Reading Room and online.
Subject:
Time Coverage:
1810-1980
Occupation:
Other authors/contributors:
Cannon, Michael, 1929-2022
Terms of Use:
Copying of Montague Grover's copyright material is permitted for research purposes.
Copyright:

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