- Entry type: Resource
- Entry ID: AWH003772
Papers of Thea Waddell, 1963-2000 [manuscript]
- Repository National Library of Australia, Manuscript Collection
- Reference MS 252; MS Acc06.122
- Date Range 1963 - 2000
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Description
MS 252 comprises letters and cards sent by Michael Shannon to Thea Waddell (some were addressed to both Mr and Mrs Justice Waddell), catalogues of Shannon’s exhibitions and newspaper cuttings of Shannon’s obituaries. In the letters Shannon discussed his works, social life and people he met, including James McCulloch, Kym Bonython, Diana Field and Peter Sculthorpe. Also included are letters and papers by Jeffrey Smart, Justin O’Brien, Humphrey McQueen and Andrew Motion, plus art exhibition cards (4 folders). The Acc06.122 instalment includes one letter from Jeffrey Smart to Waddell, October 1971 (1 folder).
- Access Part available for research; part requires permission for research. Not for loan.