Thomas Shapcott further papers, ca. 1983-ca. 1997
Thomas Shapcott further papers, ca. 1983-ca. 1997
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Author / Creator
Date
ca. 1983-ca. 1997
Call Numbers
MLMSS 8630 , MLOH 677
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Physical Description
Contents
1.16 metres of textual material (7 boxes)
22 sound cassettes
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Level of description
Fonds
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Copyright status : In copyright - This collection has multiple rights owners
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Master only. For access to this oral history collection please submit your request through Ask a Librarian : Applies to sound cassettes at MLOH 677/ 1 - 22
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Scope and Contents
Contents
Thomas Shapcott papers, ca. 1983 - ca. 1997, arranged in bound volumes by Geoffrey Cains, including literary papers, typescript drafts of novels, short stories, articles, essays, and reviews, correspondence with editors and publishers, and papers relating to the Literature Board, 1983-1990 and National Book Council, 1991-1997. Also includes audio c...
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Full title
Thomas Shapcott further papers, ca. 1983-ca. 1997
Authors, Artists and Contributors
Author / Creator
Notes
General note
An earlier accession of Thomas Shapcott's papers is located at ML MSS 5559.
Signature / Inscriptions
Bound volumes include Geoffrey Cains bookplate on cover verso
Description source
Information upgraded as part of the Manuscripts Unprocessed eRecords Project 2012-2013
Contextual Information
Source
Acquired from Geoffrey Cains for $3,750 in 2001 as part of a compilation of literary papers of various Australian authors
Administrative / Biographical history
Thomas Shapcott, accountant, writer and academic, has published more than 36 books in various genres including poetry, novels and short stories. He was Director of the Literature Board of the Australia Council, 1983-1990, Executive Director of the National Book Council, 1991-1997, and Professor of Creative Writing at Adelaide University.
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Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
MLMSS 8630 , MLOH 677
Record Identifier
93QVqxw1
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/93QVqxw1
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Reference code
412767
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