Papers relating to Patrick White, 1936-1973, (bulk 1936-1947) [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 2701632
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Baena, Jose Ruix de Arana y Bauer Duque de, 1893-
- Related Online Resources:
- Finding aid at National Library of Australia
- Access Conditions:
- Available for reference. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- 1936-1973
- 12 cm.
- Summary:
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Comprises the following items: 1. 26 letters from Patrick White to the Duke, 1936-47 and 1973. 2. Two letters from the Duke to White, 1938 and 1947. 3. Typescripts of two unpublished poems, possibly by White, 1937. 4. A copy of the first publication of "The Twitching Colonel", inscribed by White "To Pepe", 1937. 5. A copy of "The Year's poetry, 1938", which includes White's poem "The House behind the barricades". Copy inscribed by White "To Pepe". 6. Two photographs of Patrick White and one of the Duke de Baena, 1948 and 1973. 7. Clippings from French and Spanish newspapers reporting White's Nobel Prize award, 1973.
- Biography/History:
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16th Duke of Baena and diplomat well-known in society and artistic circles in Paris and London in the 1920s and 1930s.
- Notes:
- Manuscript reference no. : NLA MS 7712.
- Cited In:
- Guide to collections of manuscripts relating to Australia ; E937
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Descriptive list available (2 p.)
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1936-1973
- Other authors/contributors:
- White, Patrick, 1912-1990
- Copyright:
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Copyright Undetermined
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
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