• Entry type: Resource
  • Entry ID: AWH003501

Papers of Margaret Clarke, 1937-1996 [manuscript]

  • Repository National Library of Australia, Manuscript Collection
  • Reference MS 9491
  • Date Range 1937 - 1996
  • Description

    MS 9491 comprises diaries; manuscript drafts of novels, “The pursuit of happiness”, “She came unarmed” and “Fifth century Athens viewed from her dramas” and short stories, “Tadpoles and veuve clicquot” and “All because of a missed connection”; cuttings of Margaret Clarke’s articles in newspapers and newspaper clippings and correspondence on Marcus Clarke; letters and photographs; Clarke’s will; listing of ABC musical performances and four books each sent by its author to Clarke with either an enclosed letter or signed. The books are: The orange tree and other stories / Helen Shaw, The hill of content / A.H. Spencer, Suspicion / E.J. Landon, and Men of Dunwich / Rowland Parker (3 boxes).

  • Quantity 3 boxes 0.45 m
  • Access Available for research. Not for loan.

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  • Primary Creator
    • Clarke, Marian Margaret (1911 - 1998)