Norman Lindsay papers from the estate of Jane Glad, [between 1929 and 1969]
Norman Lindsay papers from the estate of Jane Glad, [between 1929 and 1969]
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Date
[between 1929 and 1969]
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Manuscripts, Pictures and Drawings
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Level of description
Fonds
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Scope and Contents
Contents
Aggregated collection of Norman Lindsay's papers, comprising:
Sub-fonds 1: Bungen Beach by Norman Lindsay, being the typescript manuscript of an unpublished novel
Sub-fonds 2: Landfalls by Norman Lindsay, being the typescript manuscript of an unpublished novel
Sub-fonds 3: Uncle Ben by Norman Lindsay, being the typescript manuscript of an...
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Full title
Norman Lindsay papers from the estate of Jane Glad, [between 1929 and 1969]
Authors, Artists and Contributors
Author / Creator
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Object History
Inherited by Jane Glad (nee Lindsay), daughter of Norman Lindsay. Upon her death, the material passed into the possession of Jane Glad's daughter Helen. Jane’s will stipulated that her estate was not to be sold until after the death of long-time carer and companion Eleanor Witcombe AM (20 September 1923 – 21 October 2018).
Contextual Information
Source
Purchased from Sydney Rare Book Auctions, 29 June 2019, Lots 184-189, 200
Administrative / Biographical history
Norman Lindsay (1879-1969) was born in Creswick, Victoria. Primarily known as a multi-talented artist (painter, etcher, cartoonist, sculptor, illustrator and model-maker) he also wrote novels, essays, literary criticism and reminiscences. His first novel was published 1913 and over the 56 years to 1969 he wrote 13 novels, 2 children’s books, and nu...
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Record Identifier
1wNr5rpn
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/1wNr5rpn
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Reference code
9650374
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