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Brendan Hennessy
Portrait of Patrick White, 1984
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Pictures Collection
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The papers of Patrick White (1912–1920), recently acquired by the National Library of Australia, consist of original manuscripts, correspondence, photographs and memorabilia (MS9982). Originally believed to have been destroyed (see story), this personal archive ranges from notebooks containing ideas and observations to recipes, annotated speeches and objects such as the author’s much-loved beret. Importantly, the archive also contains the research for and beginnings of all White’s novels as well as drafts of unpublished novels, a novella, several plays and correspondence with figures of historical and contemporary significance. The National Library is delighted to be able to preserve this remarkable collection, a priceless treasure, for the nation.

March 2007 Volume XVII Number 6

‘My Mss are Destroyed...’ The Patrick White Collection

Marie-Louise Ayres provides an overview of the riches to be found in the papers of Patrick White, which were recently acquired by the National Library

Nora, Daughter of Hans Heysen: Artist in Her Own Right

In this, the second of her articles on Nora Heysen, Christobel Mattingley tells of the hardest thing Nora ever had to do

Sweat, Sacrifice and Fresh-Faced Decency: The Drouin Collection

Kathleen Fisher showcases beguiling images of a small town during World War II that are contained in the Drouin Collection

Practical Assistance and Wise Counsels: Thomas Brown and the Federation Drought

Ian Warden reflects on one community’s expression of gratitude for the assistance of a dedicated politician

Our Community Heritage—A Common Thread

Juliana Madden discusses the enormous social, cultural and historical benefits arising from the Community Heritage Grants program

Friends

A regular news page about the activities of the Friends of the National Library of Australia

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