Louis Becke papers, 1881-1912
Louis Becke papers, 1881-1912
About this item
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Date
1881-1912
Call Numbers
Safe 1/8
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Physical Description
Contents
0.13 metres of textual material (1box) - manuscript, printed
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Level of description
Fonds
Access and use
Issue Copy
Microfilm : George Winchcombe diary).
Microfilm : CY 4684 (Safe 1/8, Items 1-4)
Finding aids
Read the transcription here: http://acms.sl.nsw.gov.au/_transcript/2015/D00007/a1802.html
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Scope and Contents
Contents
14 Jan. 1883 - Oct. 1912; Correspondence. Comprises letters received by Becke, copies of letters sent, and copies of personal documents. Contents include: personal letters from his mother Caroline, 1883, his brother Vernon, 1808-1809, and his daughter Nora, 1912; correspondence with publishers Thomas Werner Laurie and Henry Brett, and with repres...
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Louis Becke papers, 1881-1912
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Notes
General note
Digital order no: Album ID : 823814
Contextual Information
Administrative / Biographical history
Louis Becke (1855-1913) is best known for his novels and short stories, many of which were based on his adventures as a traveller and trader in the Pacific. His first collection of short stories, By Reef and Palm, was published in 1894 and throughout his life he wrote regularly for the Bulletin.
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Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
Safe 1/8
Record Identifier
1LjRVVy9
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/1LjRVVy9
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Reference code
456497
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