Papers of John Kendrick Blogg, 1869-1992 [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 2065877
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Blogg, John Kendrick, 1851-1936
- Related Online Resources:
- Finding aid at National Library of Australia
- Access Conditions:
- Available for research. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- [1869-1992]
- 1.3 m. (5 boxes + 1 folio box)
- Summary:
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The collection which includes letters, cuttings albums, poetry, photographs and family memorabilia provides an interesting overview of Blogg's life and work. There are records of his achievements in wood-carving, verse and hymn writing as well as materials relating to his career as a manufacturing chemist. Many of the items were used in the writing of Marjorie Morgan's book 'Legacy in sculptured wood; an appreciation of the work of John Kendrick Blogg, 1851-1936' which she published in 1993. Correspondents include George Meredith (1828-1909), Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936), Alfred Deakin (1856-1919), Nettie Palmer (1885-1964), Archibald Strong (1876-1930), Sir George Knibbs (1858-1929), Sir Russell Grimwade (1879-1955), Henry Bournes Higgins (1841-1929) and Atlee Hunt (1864-1935).
- Biography/History:
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Industrial chemist, wood-carver and poet. Blogg was born in Toronto, Canada and migrated to Victoria in 1877. He established the prosperous Melbourne chemical manufacturing firm J. K. Blogg and Company, published verse and excelled at the craft of woodcarving.
- Notes:
- Manuscript reference no. : MS 9473.
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Descriptive list available (10 p.).
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1869-1992
- Occupation:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Morgan, Marjorie Jean, 1930- Legacy in sculptured wood
- Copyright:
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- Material type:
- Literary, dramatic or musical work
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