Papers of Ruth Mangan relating to Alan Marshall, 1953

Bib ID:
6572867
Format:
Manuscript
Author:
Marshall, Alan, 1902-1984
Access Conditions:
Available for research. Not for loan.
Description:
  • [1953]
  • 0.03 m (1 folder)
Summary:

Two columns titled "A yarn with Alan Marshall" published in the Permewan's review in March and April 1953 and three letters written by Alan Marshall to Ruth Mangan (later Algie) in 1953. Also included is one photograph of Alan Marshall and photocopies of the written material (1 folder).

Biography/History:

Novelist and short story writer Alan Marshall was born in Noorat, Victoria, in 1902. He contracted polio at the age of six, which left him with a permanent physical disability requiring crutches or a wheelchair. His works include I can jump puddles (1955), In mine own heart (1963) and This is the grass (1962). He was awarded Order of the British Empire and honorary Doctor of Laws from Melbourne University in 1972 and made a Member of the Order of Australia in 1981 for services to literature.

Notes:
Manuscript reference number: MS Acc14.103.
Subject:
Time Coverage:
1953
Occupation:
Authors
Other authors/contributors:
Mangan, Ruth
Terms of Use:
Copying of Ruth Mangan's copyright material is permitted for research purposes.
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