Patrick White to Elizabeth Forbes., 12/06/1970-12/06/1970

File — Box: 1, Folder: 43

Identifier: 57685

Collection-level Scope and Content Note

From the Collection:

The Patrick White/Elizabeth Forbes Collection consists of 67 signed autograph and typed letters from the author Patrick White to Elizabeth Forbes, a representative at G. Heywood Hill, Ltd., bookdealer in London. The correspondence relates to book orders made by White to the bookdealer.

Dates

12/06/1970-12/06/1970

Collection-level Access Restrictions

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.5 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Contains ALS with postmarked envelope from Patrick White to Elizabeth Forbes re book orders. Reference is made to the following title(s): "Waltzing Matilda" by Banjo Paterson(?)(possibly mistaken for Andrew Barton Paterson), and the Oxford Shakespeare for his niece Frances Peck. In addition, White inquires about, "Health for Old Age" edited by Edith Rudinger.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

WHITE, PATRICK - CORRES. TO FORBES, ELIZABETH 1970 (12/06): Autographed Letter

FORBES, ELIZABETH - CORRES. FROM WHITE, PATRICK 1970 (12/06): Autographed Letter

PECK, FRANCES - REFERENCE BY WHITE, PATRICK 1970: Autographed Letter