Peter Corris further papers, 1954-2016
Peter Corris further papers, 1954-2016
About this item
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Date
1954-2016
Call Numbers
MLMSS 10243
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Physical Description
Contents
0.80 metres of textual material, some files contain photographs, clippings, and ephemera (5 boxes)
Other Descriptions
Level of description
Fonds
Access and use
Copying Conditions
Copyright status : In copyright - This collection has multiple rights owners
Approval for reproduction required : Written approval required from the authors' wife Jean Bedford or his descendants
Please acknowledge : Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales and Courtesy copyright holder
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Scope and Contents
Contents
Peter Corris’ personal diaries from 1970 to 2014 together with two albums of photographs. The diaries record Corris’ day to day activities and opinions on literary matters and other subjects. Several diaries also include newscuttings, photographs, letters and ephemera. The collection includes a packet of over 30 letters and cards he received from...
Alternative Titles
Full title
Peter Corris further papers, 1954-2016
Authors, Artists and Contributors
Author / Creator
Contextual Information
Source
Purchased from Peter Corris in 2016
Administrative / Biographical history
Peter Corris is Australia’s best known and most successful writer of crime fiction who established an international reputation in the genre. His private investigator, Cliff Hardy, has featured in over 30 novels and short story collections. His first Cliff Hardy novel was published in 1980 and he is credited with reviving the truly Australian crime...
Identifiers
Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
MLMSS 10243
Record Identifier
16AXevVn
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/16AXevVn
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Reference code
1001773
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