The Australian Women's Register

The papers in this collection document much of the life and career of June Epstein. A large proportion of the material comprises papers relating to Epstein’s career as an author and includes research material, drafts and reviews for a number of both published and unpublished works. There are also papers relating to Epstein’s work with the Australian Broadcasting Commission and her musical accomplishments, as well as newspaper cuttings, a small collection of personal papers and appointment diaries spanning several decades. There is very little in the collection relating to Epstein’s work as a teacher and academic. Includes research material, photographs and memorabilia of the life of teacher and student counselor, Rosalie McCutcheon, collected by Epstein for her book ‘Rosalie McCutcheon, a memoir’ (1933). There is a small amount of general correspondence which relates to publication of Epstein’s books, letters of appreciation from readers, employment, and congratulatory letters received on being awarded an Order of Australia Medal. Major correspondents include the Australian Broadcasting Commission, York Bowen, Benjamin Britten, A.E. [Alfred Ernest] Floyd, Henry Geehl (Professor of Music, Trinity College, London), Margaret Holmes, Hephzibah Menuhin, Dorothy Ross (Headmistress, Melbourne Church of England Girls Grammar School) and Camilla Wedgwood.