Jemma Birrell oral history interview by Catherine Freyne, 17 May 2018
Jemma Birrell oral history interview by Catherine Freyne, 17 May 2018
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17 May 2018
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1 audio file (2 hr., 8 min.) - digital, WAV, stereo (48 kHz, 24 bit)
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Jemma speaks about her time as Artistic Director of Sydney Writers’ Festival and her prior professional experiences, particularly her years in Paris producing events programs at the historic bookshop Shakespeare & Co. She details her firsthand experience and challenges she faced with the Sydney Writers’ Festival program, including persuading author...
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Jemma Birrell oral history interview by Catherine Freyne, 17 May 2018
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Acquired in digital format. Access copy available online.
Recorded on 17 May 2020 at Studios 301, 3B Ellis Ave, Alexandria, NSW
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Purchased from Catherine Freyne, June 2018
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Jemma Birrell works in publishing. For almost seven years she worked at the historic bookstore Shakespeare and Co. in Paris, directing events as well as three editions of their literary festival. Jemma returned to Sydney at the end of 2012 as Artistic Director of the Sydney Writers’ Festival until 2016. Under her direction, the Festival widened its...
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9WZWqWZY
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/9WZWqWZY
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9611420
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