Papers of Blanche D'Alpuget, 1963-1982 [manuscript]

Bib ID:
766317
Format:
Manuscript
Author:
D'Alpuget, Blanche, 1944-
Related Online Resources:
Finding aid at National Library of Australia
Access Conditions:
Available for research. Not for loan.
Description:
  • [1963-1982]
  • 56 cm. (4 boxes) + 1 folio package.
Summary:

Research material compiled by d'Alpuget between 1979 1982 while writing the book "Robert J. Hawke: a biography" (Melbourne: Schwarz/Lansdowne, 1982). The collection includes typescripts of the Hawke biography; notes from conversations and correspondence with Hawke and others; ACTU Executive minutes, 1970-1978; papers relating to ACTU Congresses, 1967-1979; R.J. Hawke speeches; newspaper and magazine cuttings and other papers. Also includes interview notes for "Mediator: a biography of Sir Richard Kirby" (Carlton, Vic.: Melbourne University Press, 1977).

Biography/History:

Blanche D'Alpuget is an Australian writer and historian. Her works include: "Mediator: a biography of Sir Richard Kirby" (1977), "Monkey in the dark" (1980), "Turtle beach" (1981) which won the 1981 "Age" book award, and "Robert J. Hawke: a biography" (1982).

Notes:
  • Manuscript reference: MS 7348.
  • Some photocopies.
Related Material:
Related material: sound recordings and transcripts of interviews with Hawke and others conducted by d'Alpuget for the Hawke biography are held by the National Library at the Oral History section at TRC 679. This material is closed during Mr Hawke's lifetime.
Index/Finding Aid Note:
Finding aid available online.
Subject:
Time Coverage:
1963-1982
Occupation:
Other authors/contributors:
Hawke, Bob, 1929-2019
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