MS 727
Papers of Dame Mary Gilmore (1865-1962)


See also: MS 1662; MS 1695; MS 8766


Scope and Content Note

  • Papers
  • 1883-1962
  • 2m. (13 boxes)
  • Available for reference

The papers comprose correspondence, manuscripts and typescripts of poems, sheet music, photographs, press cuttings, scrapbook, and printed material

The papers held at MS 727 were received by the Library in several instalments between 1958 and 1991.

Biographical Note

Mary Cameron, poet and journalist, was born at Mary Vale, Woodhouselee, near Goulburn, NSW, on 16 August 1865. She was educated at Brucedale, near Wagga Wagga, and later at Wagga Wagga Public School. Between 1877 and 1895 she taught in a variety of schools in New South Wales. She became involved in the New Australia movement and on 31 October 1895 resigned from teaching and sailed to Paraguay on the Ruapehu. Cameron remained at the Cosme settlement in Paraguay until 1899. She married fellow colonist and Victorian shearer William Alexander Gilmore (1866-1945) in 1897 and their only child William Dysart Cameron Gilmore (1898-1945) was born at Villarica, near Cosme. Before returning to Australia in 1902, she taught English in Rio Gallegos in southern Patagonia and wrote for Buenos Aires papers.

Gilmore's verse first appeared in the Australian Worker in 1902, and from 1908-31 she edited the women's page of this newspaper. Her first published volume, Marri'd and other verses appeared in 1910. Other publications include The passionate heart (1918), Hound of the road ( 1922), The tilted cart (1925), The wild swan (1930), The rue tree (1931), Under the wilgas (1932), Battlefields (1939), and Fourteen men (1954).

In 1937, in recognition of her contribution to Australian literature, she was made a Dame of the British Empire - the first woman to receive this award for services to literature. Gilmore was a founder of the Lyceum Club, Sydney, a founder and vice-president in 1928 of the Fellowship of Australian Writers, an early member of the New South Wales Institute of Journalists and life member of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Dame Mary Gilmore died on 3 December 1962.

Associated Materials

Diaries of Mary Gilmore, 1940-49 are held at MS 614 (copies: originals held by Mitchell Library, Sydney). Small collections of letters by Mary Gilmore are held at MS 633, MS 1728, MS 1888, MS 2685 and MS 5644.

Other collections containing letters and papers of Mary Gilmore include the following:

Kate Baker (MS 1533); W.P. Bluett (MS 4714); J.H. Catts (MS 658); Alec Chisholm (MS 1880), M. Condon (MS 2375); Ralph De Boissiere (MS 8402); Harold W. Eather (MS 2015); Edward Findley (MS 2111); Annie Louise Green (MS 8574); Elioth Gruner (MS 8965); Clement Hosking (MS 2680); Norman Jeffery (MS 1948); Marie McNiven (MS 2012); and W. Farmer Whyte (MS 970).

The Library also holds records of the Mary Gilmore Centenary Committee, 1964-65 at MS 1696.

Other papers of Dame Mary Gilmore are held by the Mitchell Library, Sydney; the Australian Defence Force Academy, Canberra; and Charles Sturt University Regional Archives.

A description of the Dame Mary Gilmore Collection appears in W.H. Wilde Courage and grace: a bibliography of Dame Mary Gilmore (Melbourne, 1988).

Series List

Series IMANUSCRIPTS AND TYPESCRIPTS OF POEMS (UNPUBLISHED AND UNDATED).
For the purposes of this inventory "unpublished" means any verse not included in the published works listed in Series III below. Arrangement is alphabetical by first line.
21 folders
Series IIMANUSCRIPTS AND TYPESCRIPTS OF POEMS (UNPUBLISHED BUT DATED), 1883 - 1959.
This material has been arranged in order to allow:-
(1) a broad survey of Gilmore's verse. This is possible since the arrangement is basically chronological. However in some cases Gilmore has conjoined variously dated pieces with similar titles. Also variously dated poems often appear on the one sheet.
(2) location of a specific item. This is possible since the arrangement of poems under each year is alphabetical by the first letter of the first line.
61 folders
Series IIIMANUSCRIPTS AND TYPESCRIPTS OF POEMS (PUBLISHED)
Poems subsequently published in the eight books listed below have been separated and arranged alphabetically by first line in eight folders. Series III is by no means complete and it is likely that there are drafts in Series I and Series II which should be placed in Series III.
1. Battlefield
2. Fourteen men
3. Marri'd and other verses
4. The passionate heart
5. The rue tree
6. The tilted cart
7. Under the wilgas
8. The wild swan
10 folders
Series IVSHEET MUSIC
Eight pieces, including drafts and copies of "Australian Battle Cry", "Six poems by Dame Mary Gilmore set to music by John Arcot" and Six songs from the South (words by Mary Gilmore; music by G.H. Clutsam).
See also addition 13 July 1972
3 folders + 1 volume
Series VSCRAPBOOK, 1923-54
Hints, recipes, etc., also some articles on socialism, Aboriginal place names.
1 volume
Series VICORRESPONDENCE - OUTWARDS, 1940-59
Articles for publication and letters to editors by Gilmore. See also MS 727/XI/5.
27 pieces
Series VIICORRESPONDENCE - INWARDS, 1957-59. .
For contents see attached list.
See also addition 13 July 1972.
97 pieces
Series VIIICORRESPONDENCE - INWARDS, 1959-62.
For contents see attached list.
120 pieces
Series IXMISCELLANEOUS ITEMS RECEIVED BY GILMORE, 1917-62
For contents see attached list.
See also addition 13 July 1972.
35 pieces.
Series XPHOTOGRAPHS
For contents see attached list.
8 items
Series XIPRESS CUTTINGS, 1921 - 60.
For contents see attached list.
5 folders


Series Descriptions

SERIES VII: Correspondence - Inwards 1957-59

1.Batty, Joyce. A.L.S., together with Typ. D. "Jiembra - the dancing star: an Australian legend", by Joyce Batty. n.d.
2.Condon, M. L.S., on her American trip. n.d.
3.Kahan, L. A.L.S on portrait of Gilmore n.d.
4.Murnane, A. A.L.S. on scheme for a city gate. n.d.
5.Purves, John. A.L.S., together with poem "Uaruatjira" by John Purves. n.d.
6.Booth, H. Roy. A.L.S. 8 April 1957
7.Geikie, Mildred. A.L.S. 27 April 1957
8.Sara, H.M. L.S.19 Sep 1957
9.Foley, T.J.N. L.S. from Chairman of British Tobacco Co. about lung cancer and smoking. 22 Nov 1957
10.Gilmore, M. A.L.S. (not sent) to T.J.N Foley on cause of lung cancer. 25 Nov 1957
11.Whiteman, D.G. A.L.S. from Manager of Lake Midgeon station on Aboriginal antiquities. 7 Jan 1958
11A.Kennedy, John. A.L.S. about Kennedy family at Narrandera. 27 March 1958
12.Smith, S. Murray. L.S. and Typ. D. on Hiroshima panels, and copy of L.S. by Gilmore sent to Sydney Morning Herald. 12 Feb 1958
13.Weekes, Elaine. A.L.S. 17 March 1958
14.[Item transferred to another series]
15.[Item transferred to another series]
16.K., Elizabeth. A.L.S. 12 April 1958
17.Russell, W. McRae. L.S. from President Council of Victorian Literary Societies on Crouch Medal. 4 May 1958
18.Scully, Henrich. A.L.S. on his book, and newspaper cutting relating to Mary Adolphus Daly. 7 July 1958
19.Foster, Rene. A.L.S. enclosing her review of Prosper the Commonwealth by Sir Robert Garran. 7 July 1958
20.Flentje, N.T. L.S. from Head of Dept. of Plant Pathology, Waite Agricultural Research Institute about trace elements. 8 July 1958
21.Martin, Richenda. A.L.S. concerning David Martin's latest book. 7 Aug 1958
22.Jensen, H. L.S. making appointment. 11 Aug 1958
23.Mass, Nuri. A.L.S. 12 Aug 1958
24.Greenless, Gavin. L.S. from editor of Building worker on Gilmore's acceptance of position of Club Marshall in Building Worker Birthday Club. 13 Aug 1958
25.Peters, Janet. A.L.S. Birthday greetings. 15 Aug 1958
26.Haynes, Edith. A.L.S. Birthday greetings. 15 Aug 1958
27.Kidsell, Una. A.L.S. Birthday greetings. 16 Aug 1958
28.Chaplin, Harry. L.S. Birthday greetings. 16 Aug 1958
29.Martin, John W. L.S. Birthday greetings. 18 Aug 1958
30.[Item transferred to another series]
31.Edmondson, Maude Elizabeth. A.L.S. re husband's passing - early memories of Gilmore's teacher. 17 Oct 1958
32.Bernard, K.R. L.S. re correction of Gilmore's newspaper article on architecture. 3 Dec 1958
33.Casey, R.G. L.S. re Age letter, and photocopy of letter concerned. 15 Dec 1958
34.Fisher, Judith. L.S. returning rejected manusscripts. 1959
35.Higman H. Lawton. A.L.S. recalling Cosme and other matters. 1959
36.Murray, Margaret. A.L.S. Birthday greetings from Asquith Girls' High School. 1959
37.Brookes, E. Stanley. L.S. re Bread and Cheese Club. Jan 1959
38.Moran, Stan. L.S., re May Day Procession. 6 Jan 1959
39.Fletcher, Harry. A.L.S. re Tribune article on brainwashing. 6 Jan 1959
40.Roderick, Colin. L.S. requesting access to Lawson material. 7 Jan 1959
41.Foster. Rene. A.L.S. on mother's death. 8 Jan 1959
42.Martin, David. L.S. 11 Jan 1959
43.Aboriginal Australian Fellowship. Typ. D. (Circular) 12 Jan 1959
44.Souter, Brenda and Ailsa. A.L.S. reminiscences. 14 Jan 1959
45.Langdale, Violet. A.L.S. reminiscences.. 27 Jan 1959
46.Kegland, Carl. A.L.S. on literary matters. 5 Feb 1959
47.Fisher, Judith. L.S. on Gilmore's manuscripts for publication. 24 Feb 1959
48.Foster, Rene. A.L.S. requesting biographical material 5 March 1959
49.[Item transferred to another series].
50.Layner, P. Stuart. L.S. 26 March 1959
51.[Item transferred to another series]
52.Burke, K. L.S. "Australia's pioneer women" on T.V. 2 April 1959
52A.Kuhn, M. A.L.S. on family matters and literature. 10 April 1959
53.Reilly, H.J. L.S. 11 April 1959
54.Copley, M.P. L.S. from Secretary, May Day Committees on the Mary Gilmore Award for 1958. Includes Judges' Report. 13 April 1959
54A.Pople, J.V. A.L.S. requesting criticism of her poetry. 16 April 1959
55.Waten, Hyrell. A.L.S. 24 April 1959
56.Carroll, Paul. A.L.S. mentioning the early history of the railways. 11 May 1959
57.Heseltine, H.P. L.S. requesting material on J. Le Gay Brereton. 20 May 1959
58.[Item transferred to another series]
59.Greenless, Gavin. A.L.S. describing sea trip to London. 23 May 1959
60.Mawdesley, Christine. A.L.S. recollecting J.K. Moir. Mentions letters from Masefield. 23 May 1959
61.Fletcher, Gregory. A.L.S. 24 May 1959
62.Heseltine, H.P. A.L.S. 26 May 1959
63.Pouder, Catherine. A.L.S. giving news of the Fellowship of Australian Writers and various writers. 26 May 1959
64.White, Myrtle Rose. A.L.S. 26 May 1959
65.Lavery, Mrs. Robert. A.L.S. asking for advice. 27 May 1959
66.North, Fay. L.S. 29 May 1959
67.Grenfell Henry Lawson Festival Committee. Typ. D. (pamphlet) May 1959
68.Butterley, H.M. A.L.S. from the Secretary of the Sydney Branch of the English Association. 1 June 1959
69.Foster, Rene. A.L.S. on plans for biography. 7 June 1959
70.Puckeridge, L. A.L.S. 11 June 1959
71.Higgison, T. A.L.S. 12 June 1959
72.Daughter of the poet John Farrell. A.L.S. 12 June 1959
73.Darke. Stella. A.L.S. 12 June 1959
74.Tearle, Sheila. A.L.S. relating early history of Wagga. 13 June 1959
75.Tearle, Sheila. A.L.S. 13 June 1959
76.Scrogie, Stella. A.L.S. 14 June 1959
77.MacGregor, Peter. A.L.S. 16 June 1959
78.Foster, Rene. A.L.S. requesting biographical material. 17 June 1959
79.Street, Jessie. L.S. 18 June 1959
80.Barrow, Thomas J. A.L.S. requesting criticism of his poetry. 16 June 1959
81.Scrogie, Stella. A.L.S. giving reminiscences. 16 June 1959
82.Simpson, Eileen Masters. A.L.S. requesting advice on publishing. 17 June 1959
83.Tearle, Sheila. A.L.S. giving information on early Wagga. 23 June 1959
84.Donaldson, W. A.L.S. quoting and explaining Robert Burns' Look up and see. 21 June 1959
85.Horner, J. L.S. from Hon. Secretary of Aboriginal Australian Fellowship. 22 June 1959
86.Walsh, Robert. A.L.S. requesting material for school project. 25 June 1959
87.Duril, Walter J. A.L.S. 25 June 1959
88.Scrogie, Stella. A.L.S. 28 June 1959
89.Evans, Miss V. L.S. requesting criticism of poetry. 30 June 1959
90.Mackaness, George. A.L.S. requesting permission, in due course, to publish the Cosme letters. 3 July 1959
91.Rice, Dorothy. A.L.S. on Henry Lawson. 3 July 1959
92.Adie, Leslie. A.L.S. requesting material for school project. 3 July 1959
93.Storrie, J.D. A.L.S. invitation to Gymea Lily Festival. 5 July 1959
94.Mackaness, George. A.L.S. on Cosme letters. 7 July 1959
95.Foster, Rene. A.L.S. 14 July 1959
96.Tearle, Sheila. A.L.S. on Wagga history. 21 July 1959
97.Grundfest, Eileen. A.L.S. requesting autograph. 29 July 1959

SERIES VIII: Correspondence Inwards, 1959-62

1.Jensen, H.F. L.S. invitation. 3 Aug 1959
2.Bardsley, G. L.S. from Aboriginal-Australian Fellowship re Stuart case. 6 Aug 1959
3.Street, J.M. L.S. invitation from Australia-Soviet Friendship Society. 6 Aug 1959
4.Bell, Thea. A.L.S. on communism and culture. 6 Aug 1959
5.O'Sullivan, N. L.S. 10 Aug 1959
6.Hale, K.G. A.L.S. on the Mormon Church. 14 Aug 1959
7.[Item transferred to another series]
8.Eather, H. A.L.S. 15 Aug 1959
9.Horner, J. L.S. from the Hon. Sec., Aboriginal Australian Fellowship. 15 Aug 1959
10.O'Sullivan, N. A.L.S. mentioning Will H. Ogilvie. 15 Aug 1959
11.Singleton, K.A. A.L.S. 16 Aug 1959
12.Byrne, H. A.L.S. 16 Aug 1959
13.Simmons, J. A.L.S. mentioning J.K. Moir. 18 Aug 1959
14.Darke, S. A.L.S. 18 Aug 1959
15.Mawhinnew, W. A.L.S. mentioning Captain Andrew Logan and Cosme. Aug 1959
16.Grace, H. A.L.S. and poem. 19 Aug 1959
17.Hingston, A.L. A.L.S. and poem "Namatjira". 19 Aug 1959
18.Roberts, D. A.L.S. 20 Aug 1959
19.Walsh, M. A.L.S. requesting criticism of her poetry. 20 Aug 1959
20.Simpson, T. A.L.S. mentioning Mrs. Aeneas Gunn. 21 Aug 1959
21.Anderson, N, Typ. D. circulars from Aust. and N.Z. Congress for International Co-operation and Disarmament. Aug 1959
22.Bluett, W.P. A.L.S. re Aboriginal studies. 6 Sep 1959
23.Batty, Joyce. A.L.S. 7 Sep 1959
24.Grigg, K.N. A.L.S. on Henry George's economics. 8 Sep 1959
25.Hale, K.G. A.L.S. 20 Sep 1959
26.Favier, D. A.L.S. 20 Sep 1959
27.Tearle, S. A.L.S. re Gilmore's forward to John Farrell's poems. 21 Sep 1959
28.Ford, R. A.L.S.23 Sep 1959
29.White, M.R. A.L.S. mentioning Will Ogilvie and Oliphant Shaw. 23 Sep 1959
30.Currie, Grace. A.L.S. requesting criticism. 30 Sep 1959
31.Critchley, L. Typ. D. from the Fellowship of Australian Writers. Oct 1959
32.O'Donovan, B. A.L.S. giving news of the Hay Historical Society and Hay centenary celebrations. 6 Oct 1959
33.King, F. L.S. from Building Trades Group re a "Peace Discussion". 6 Oct 1959
34.Gymea Bay Public School. Telegram invitation. 8 Oct 1959
35.Lorenz, C.M. A.L.S. from Australian Stage and Society Club P/L - invitation. 8 Oct 1959
36.Everett, A. A.L.S. - child's letter. 8 Oct 1959
37.Baulch, M. A.L.S. relating a plan for the Aborigines. 14 Oct 1959
38.King, J. L.S. invitation to Blind Book Society party. 26 Oct 1959
39.Williams, B. A.L.S. 30 Oct 1959
40.Edmondson, M.E. A.L.S. Nov 1959
41.Kenafick, K.J. L.S. requesting information on "The workingman's paradise". 15 Nov 1959
42.McAuley, J. L.S. - circular from Quadrant. 12 Nov 1959
43.De Cook, N. A.L.S. - religion. 18 Nov 1959
44.Wagga Wagga Primary School. L.S. - invitation. 19 Nov 1959
45.Robjoy, H. A.L.S. mentioning Shaw Neilson. 20 Nov 1959
46.Mackenzie, N. A.L.S. from Director, Social Science Research Council of Australia. 25 Nov 1959
47.Smith, B. Hart L.S. 11 Dec 1959
48.Lane, Hilda. A.L.S. from niece of William Lane. 22 Dec 1959
49.Conlon, T.J. A.L.S. 22 Dec 1959
50.Halliday, D.J. A.L.S. - questions concerning wheat growing in Temora. 31 Dec 1959
51.Jeffery, N. A.L.S. and processed document "1925 - organising in Queensland" [the Communist Party in Queensland]. 1960
52.Jeffery, N. A.L.S. and cutting from Common cause dealing with the story of Rothbury. Jan 1960
53.Tearle, S. A.L.S. mentioning Rosalind Singleton and the Riverina New State League. 4 Jan 1960
54.Fox, L. L.S. from husband of Mona Beard. 13 Jan 1960
55.Harrison, K. A.L.S. with information on Paraguay. 14 Jan 1960
56.Whyse, I. A.L.S news of the Poetry Society of Australia. 14 Jan 1960
57.Stuart, J. A.L.S. with information on Paraguay and Ernie Lane. 22 Jan 1960
58.[Item transferred to another series]
59.Mumford, R. A.L.S. 4 Feb 1960
60.Noscovich, J. A.L.S. enquiring about Captain Noscovich, a Dutch explorer. 4 Jan 1960
61.Milne, J.W. A.L.S. requesting information on a poem by Gilmore 23 Jan 1960
62.Maxwell, M. L.S. requesting a reference. 8 Feb 1960
63.McColl, R. A.L.S. mentioning Hugh McColl and James H. McColl. 16 Feb 1960
64.Maxwell, M. L.S. 16 Feb 1960
65.Munro, F. L.S. re memorial to James McLeod 18 Jan 1960
66.Alston, Joy. L.S. from editor of Salient. 22 Feb 1960
67.Kuhn, M. A.L.S.22 Feb 1960
68.Hume, S.H. A.L.S. requesting information on Argyle Macallum and the history of Yass. 24 Feb 1960
69.Morgan, S.J. A.L.S. reminiscences. 26 Feb 1960
70.Wilkinson, M. L.S. requesting criticism. 17 March 1960
71.[Item transferred to another series]
72.Williams, T. A.L.S. 4 April 1960
73.Smith, W.J. A.L.S. 8 April 1960
73A.Foster, Rene. A.L.S. 10 April 1960
74.Roderick, C. Circular from 1960 Grenfell Henry Lawson festival. 12 April 1960
75.Lester, M. L.S. and programme relating to 1960 International Women's Day Committee. 13 April 1960
76.Fisher, J.D. A.L.S. narrating the history of the Nixon family of Merryvale. 24 April 1960
77.[Item transferred to another series] 24 April 1960
78.Anon. A.L.S. giving details on "Brent of Bin Bin", Cosme and William Lane. 26 April 1960
79.O'Loughlin, P. L.S. from Acting Director of Drama and Features, A.B.C. 2 May 1960
80.[Item transferred to another series]
81.[Item transferred to another series]
82.Morris, D. A.L.S. requesting information on Rev. Greenwood. 6 May 1960
83.O'Donovan, B. A.L.S. 8 May 1960
84.Scholes, C. L.S. 14 May 1960
85.Horswell, G. Typ. D. circular from Arts Council of Australia, N.S.W. Division. 20 June 1960
86.Weiss, A. L.S.21 June 1960
87.Phillips, R.S. L.S. requesting information on history of labor movement in the Riverina district. 18 June 1960
88.Moon, W.J. L.S. centenary of the public school at Myrtleville, N.S.W. 20 June 1960
89Moon, W.L. L.S. giving details of the history of the Myrtleville school 24 June 1960
90.Watson, K. L.S.21 June 1960
91.Christesen, C. L.S. on Meanjin affairs. 21 June 1960
92.Smith, S. Murray. L.S. requesting reminiscences. 21 June 1960
93.Haylen, L. L.S. from President, Australasian Book Society re an Appeal for Australian literature. 21 June 1960
94.Hancock, M. L.S. 27 June 1960
95.Haylen, L. L.S. re Humpty-Do rice growing 12 July 1960
96.Reid, S.A. A.L.S. 3 Aug 1960
97.Coggins, B. A.L.S. re Gilmore's early life 17 Aug 1960
98.Clark, N. A.L.S. 22 Aug 1960
99.Clarke, J. L.S. re visit of Soviet writers. 25 Aug 1960
100.Williams, J.R. L.S. birthday greetings. 24 Aug 1960
101.Purcell, N.T. L.S. 20 Sep 1960
102.Fleming, A. A.L.S. 30 Sep 1960
103.Huon, L. de K. A.L.S. family history. 22 Oct 1960
104.Morton, E. L.S. Mary Gilmore Award. 11 Nov 1961
105.Wallace, A.J. A.L.S family history. 15 Nov 1961
106.Masterson, K. A.L.S. politics. 16 Nov 1961
107.Purcell, N. A.L.S. 22 Nov 1961
107A.National Committee to Invite a Delegation of Soviet Women. 28 Nov 1961
108.Bluett, W.P. A.L.S. 17 Dec 1961
109.Gray, Iris. A.L.S. 1962
109A.Tulip, E.M. A.L.S. 1 Jan 1962
109B.Litchfield, Christa. A.L.S. life of Rev. John Flynn. 6 Jan 1962
110.Marriott, H. A.L.S. 10 Jan 1962
110AARodwell, H. A.L.S. on Andrew Beattie (fl. 1880) 14 Jan 1962
110A.Purcell, N. A.L.S. 17 Jan 1962
111.Alexander, M. A.L.S. poetry by Coral Anne Brown for criticism. 21 Jan 1962
111A.Foster, Rene. A.L.S. 3 March 1962
112.Wilson, R. Typ. L.S. World Youth Festival. 19 March 1962
113.Parkes, J. Typ. L.S. Benelong bulletin. 26 March 1962
114.Pouder, C. Typ. L.S. 1 April 1962
115.Barham, M. A.L.S. 3 April 1962

SERIES IX: Miscellaneous Items Received By Mary Gilmore, 1917-62

1.Aboriginal murals - letters from Byram Mansell dated 4 June 1950, 14 November 1950 and 29 November 1950. Photographs, folders entitled "In the dream time" and "How the sky was lifted".
2.Aborigines - report on Aborigines in Australia, May/June, 1957 by Jessie M.G. Street.
3.Appeal of Soviet writers to the writers of the world.
4.Biblionews - various issues, 1958 - 1959
5.Bolshoi Ballet - programme
6.Celtic Fellowship and Folklore Association - Syllabus for 1959, 1962
6A.Chair of Australian Literature Fund - leaflet.
7.De Vries, Sydney - Sydney De Vries Memorial Scholarship Reunion.
8.English Association - report and syllabus.
9.Fellowhship: a monthly magazine of ... social and literary criticism: v.4, no.4, Nov. 1917; v.6, no.6, Jan. 1920
10.Folklore Association of Australia - report 1958/59
10A.For the bairns - four poems by children.
11.Gilmore, Mary - Programme of speeches at her birthday party, 22 August 1942 and various issues of Bohemia.
12.Halinbourg, Beryl - This wonderful age: [poems]
13.Herb of life - [pamphlet]
14.Hilder, Brett - Exodus from Sydney Island in Walkabout, Oct 1959, p.14.
14A.Hill, Ernestine - autographed poster
15.Hiroshima panels - illustrated folder
16.International Women's Day, March 8, 1959 - leaflet
17.Lafargue, Paul - The socialist ideal: [pamphlet]
18.Lawson, Henry - The loaded dog: [annotated by M.G.]
19.Lawson, Henry - Commemoration by the H.L. Memorial and Literary Society of Footscray, 1928.
20.Lee, Geoffrey - exhibition
20A.Miles Franklin Award 1961 - invitation
21.Palmer, V - list of tributes
22.Paterson, A.B. - checklist of his Bulletin contributions.
23.Public Library of New South Wales - invitation
24.Publishers' circulars.
25.Simpson, Eileen Maston - Mountain verse
26.Singabout: journal of Australian folk song: v.3, no.1 Summer, 1958
27.Tito, President - interview report.
28.Wagga Wagga - information booklet, 1947
29.Wildflowers - Western Australian wildflowers
30.Women's International Democratic Federation - Bulletin No.1, Jan 1959
31.Wood, W.A. - election pamphlet
32.World Council of Peace - pamphlets
33.Xmas Cards and birthday telegrams.

SERIES X: Photographs

  1. Asuncion, Paraguay - market place.
  2. Cosme, Paraguay - a group of firewood cutters.
  3. Flynn, John, Rev
  4. Gilmore, Mary
  5. Hokitika harbour.
  6. Mary Gilmore Memorial Gates at the Teachers' College, Wagga.
  7. Mosque at Mecca - plan.
  8. "Mother's Wilga Tree".

SERIES XI: Press Cuttings, 1921-60

1.Mary Gilmore - personal and biographical. 1924-1961
2.Mary Gilmore - articles on various topics. Subjects dealt with include Australiana, local history, health, English language, etc. 1921 - 1960.
3.Mary Gilmore - cuttings of her poems published in newspapers and the Bulletin, 1919 - 1957.
4.Mary Gilmore: "Arrows" - her column for the Tribune, 1956 - 1960.
5.Mary Gilmore - letters to the editors of various newspapers, and including a few replies. The topics are wide and various - Australiana, Aboriginal life and customs, health, etc. 1924 - 1959.
6.Cosme, New Australia Colony, Paraguay - small group of printed items including a copy of the colony's monthly magazine, Cosme.
8.Australian Literature and writers - cuttings, 1919 - 1960.
9.Miscellaneous cuttings relating to various general interests and kept by Mary Gilmore, 1924 - 1960.

Addition 13 July 1972

Series IV SHEET MUSIC

Manuscript and printed scores of 'Australian battle cry' (arranged by Evelyn Grieg), 'The green, green hill' (music by Louis Lavater) and Yesternight (music by Maie E. Coulson-Blair).
1 folder

Series VII CORRESPONDENCE - INWARDS, 1957-1959

Correspondence, 1957-58. Correspondents include Book Collectors' Society of Australia, Clair White, Stephen Murray-Smith, Edith Haynes, Herbert S. Groves, Rev. Armand Whitehead, J.K. Moir, Ada Warner, Australian Aboriginal Fellowship, James McAuley, W.E. Steele-Smith, Albert E. Leane, Dr W. McRae Russell, Dr A.L. McLeod, Bernard Peach, R.H. Croll, Helen Cameron Roberts, H.M. Green, Philip Whelan, Jessie D. Fisher, Sheila Searle, Dorothy Catts, H.J. Brophy, Colin Newsome, Brownie Downing, Grace Cheers, Maude Healey, B. O'Donovan, E. Ailsa Lewis, and Rita Turner.
2 folders

Series IX MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS RECEIVED BY GILMORE

Programs, booklets, agendas and other printed items, 1956-58 and two issues of the Bulletin, 1957
2 folders

SERIES IX : Miscellaneous Items Received By Mary Gilmore, 1917-62
Addition 1991

Box 11
BOLAM, A.G. (Anthony Gladstone)The Trans-Australian wonderland
KENNEDY, M.L.A breath of Australian bushland
GILMORE, MaryMarri'd and other verses
GILMORE, MaryBattlefields
GILMORE, MaryOld days, old ways: a book of recollections
GILMORE, MaryMore recollections
SHARKEY, L.L.Socialism in Australia: communist view on democratic socialism
ROSS, LachlanFrom Rossville to the Victorian Goldfields in 1852
GILMORE, MaryHound of the road
GILMORE, MarySelected verse
GILMORE, MaryUnder the wilgas
WHITE, ClairRamajerrie: an Aboriginal ballad
WHITE, ClairOn sadness and delight
Catalogue of the fine antique and reproduction furniture, rare... 'Babworth House'
RICHMOND, B.Time measurement and calendar construction
GILMORE, MaryThe wild swan: poems
FOX, LenChung of Vietnam
Singleton Public School centenary celebrations
MARSHALL, JockJourney among men

Box 12
PEARCE, Harry HastingsThomas Kennedy's march from Creswicks Creek
WONGAR, B.The sinners: stories of Vietnam
Commonwealth of Australia jubilee 1951.
Official Commonwealth programme of the celebrations
WRIGHT, JudithThe two fires
Australian fauna at the Sir Colin MacKenzie Sanctuary
Exhibition of contemporary photography by Geoffrey Lee of Sydney
CATO, NancyThe dancing bough
MARTIN, DavidPoems of David Martin
UNWIN, M,J.Booran, a tale of early Australia
NELSON, TomThe hungry mile
COLLINSON, LaurenceThe moods of love
Silhouette of Silverton: souvenir booklet 14th Sept 1958 The Anzac Memorial Hyde Park Sydney
McCONNELL, T.R.The history of Barham
MOORE, T. InglisBayonet and grass: poems
WHITE, JohnThe wattle and the rowan
GILMORE, MaryFourteen men: verses
BENNETT M.M. (Mary Mortgomerie)Human rights for Australian Aborigines
BAYLEY, William A. (William Alan)Upland pastures
GILMORE, MaryThe rue tree
CROLL, Robert HendersonAn autobituary
RUHAN, OlafNaked under Capricorn
HOSKING, ClementOld tales in a new land....
HARRINGTON, EdwardThe Swagless Swaggie and other ballads
MAXWELL, Mary (Mary Madeline)Peeps into the past

Box 13
DAVID, T. Edgeworth (Mrs)Funafuti, or, three month on a coral island
WHITE, ClairRamajerri: an Aboriginal ballad
IDRIESS, Ion LThe great boomerang
Baringa.
1956 (literary magazine of Wagga Teachers' College). Contains a program of opening of the Dame Mary Gilmore memorial gates at the College. (Added 1975)

Added 14 December 2004

Letters of Mary Gilmore and copies of her letters; manuscript and typescript articles and notes by Gilmore, and newspaper cuttings, 1942-62. This collection was found in a house in Darlinghurst, NSW. The correspondents include Nettie Palmer, John Manifold, Douglas Stewart and Sybil Thorndike. The items were numbered and listed by the person who supplied this addition to the Library. (2 folders)

Box List

BOXSERIESFOLDER
1I1-21
2II1900-20
31920-23
41924-40
51941-59
6III1-10
IV1-4
8V
7VI1
7VII1-5
7VIII1-5
8IX1-9
9X1-5
9XI1-14
10IV, VII, IX, XII (Added 13.7.72) 1-5
11IX (Added 1991)
12IX (Added 1991)
13IX (Added 1991)
13 Addition 14 December 2004