Letter from Norman Lindsay to J.J. Hudson, 19 October 1917
Letter from Norman Lindsay to J.J. Hudson, 19 October 1917
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Date
1917
Call Numbers
MLMSS 7559
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Physical Description
Contents
1 folder - 0.02 Meters
Textual Records - (manuscript)
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Fonds
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Scope and Contents
Contents
Hudson had written a critical article about Lindsay in the Triad which had provoked a letter from Lindsay. Hudson had replied and this letter is Lindsay's detailed response to Hudson's letter. It is lengthy (9 pp.) and provides valuable insights into his own creative output and his views on Australian creativity in general.
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Full title
Letter from Norman Lindsay to J.J. Hudson, 19 October 1917
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Author / Artists
Notes
General note
This letter is probably not in Lindsay's hand. It appears to be a transcription, possibly by Hudson, of Lindsay's original letter.
Contextual Information
Source
Acquired at Lawson-Menzies Auction, 27 June 2005
Administrative / Biographical history
Norman Lindsay (1879-1969) was primarily known as a versatile artist (painter, etcher, cartoonist, sculptor, illustrator and model-maker) but he also wrote novels, essays, art and literary criticism and reminiscences. He was an influential force in Australian art and letters during the first half of last century.
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Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
MLMSS 7559
Record Identifier
9WZMgj0Y
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/9WZMgj0Y
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Reference code
446714
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