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Esther Deans papers

Esther Deans papers

https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/YRlZGN3n

Esther Deans papers

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Full title

Esther Deans papers

Date

1959-2006

Call Numbers

Cataloguing in progress , MLMSS xxxx/Box 13X

Record Identifier

YRlZGN3n

Reference Code

966880
Physical Description

Contents

2.70 metres of graphic and textual material (12 boxes + 1 outsize box) includes some photographs

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Level of description

Fonds

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Scope and Contents

Contents

Comprises correspondence, drafts, photographs, cuttings, proofs and other material relating to Esther Deans' books "Growing without Digging"; "Esther Deans' Garden Cookbook", and "Leaves of Life: Creating Therapy Gardens for People with Disabilities." It includes several braille editions of Leaves of Life: Creating Therapy Gardens for People with D...

Alternative Titles

Full title

Esther Deans papers

Contextual Information

Source

Presented by Andrew Deans

Administrative / Biographical history

Esther Deans wrote the books No-Dig Gardening and Leaves of Life. She actively this gardening method, cooking and promoting raised gardens for those with special needs. She also taught about the necessity to maintain excellent water quality. Deans continued gardening until the age of 95. Around this time, Harper Collins publishers held a special ho...

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Call Numbers

Cataloguing in progress , MLMSS xxxx/Box 13X

Record Identifier

YRlZGN3n

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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/YRlZGN3n

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Reference code

966880

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