Papers of Jim Smith, 1974-1982 [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 686052
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Smith, Jim
- Related Online Resources:
- Finding aid at National Library of Australia
- Access Conditions:
- Available for research. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- [1974-1982]
- 20 cm.
- Summary:
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200 letters from Alan Marshall to Jim Smith, including stories of childhood memories of individuals and events in Noorat and Terang, Victoria. The letters provide insight into the setting of many of Alan Marshall's stories. They contain details of life in Victorian country districts from 1900 to 1930, and of bush lore, and include Marshall's views on politics, religion, fame, writing and youth. Also included are typescripts of four published short stories, unpublished items, a tribute by Stephen Murray-Smith to Alan Marshall and an Alan Marshall bibliography.
- Biography/History:
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Jim Smith is a childhood friend and long-time correspondent of Alan Marshall.
- Notes:
- Manuscript reference no. : MS 6831.
- Cited In:
- Guide to collections of manuscripts relating to Australia ; E761
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Descriptive list (3 p.) available.
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1974-1982
- Other authors/contributors:
- Marshall, Alan, 1902-1984
- Copyright:
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- Literary, dramatic or musical work
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