John T. Kirtley - letters from authors and artists many relating to Fanfrolico Press, 1923-1926
John T. Kirtley - letters from authors and artists many relating to Fanfrolico Press, 1923-1926
About this item
Full title
Author / Creator
Date
1923-1926
Call Numbers
MLMSS 6542
Record Identifier
Reference Code
Formats
Physical Description
Contents
1 volume
Textual Records - (manuscript)
Other Descriptions
Level of description
Fonds
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Scope and Contents
Contents
Forty-five letters, mainly addressed to John (Jack) Kirtley, from Norman Lindsay, Jack Lindsay, Lionel Lindsay, Hugh McCrae, Raymond McGrath, Rose Lindsay, George Robertson, Adrian Feint, Janet Lindsay and Mervyn Napier Waller. Also includes one letter from Kirtley to George Robertson. The letters concern various printing and publishing ventures.
Alternative Titles
Full title
John T. Kirtley - letters from authors and artists many relating to Fanfrolico Press, 1923-1926
Authors, Artists and Contributors
Author / Creator
Notes
General note
This collection was previously in the possession of Angus & Robertson.
Contextual Information
Source
Acquired from James R. Lawson Pty Ltd in September 1998.
Administrative / Biographical history
John Kirtley was a printer with an interest in limited editions and fine press books. In 1925 he founded Fanfrolico Press with Jack Lindsay.
Identifiers
Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
MLMSS 6542
Record Identifier
9Na6AmKY
Permalink
https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/9Na6AmKY
Other Identifiers
Reference code
153539
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