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Author:Collins, John Sir, 1899-1989.
Title:Papers [manuscript].
Published:1928-1968.
Description:6 cm.
Time Period:d1928 d1968
Summary:Papers include: the manuscript of Sir John Collins' autobiography entitled "As luck would have it," letters, naval messages, and photographs (in Pictorial); inscribed copy to Phil Collins (wife) of the Fanfrolico Press edition of "Satyrs and sunlight" by Hugh McCrae; illustrated by Norman Lindsay (1928). Inserts in the book: inscribed watercolour by Norman Lindsay; 8 letters from Norman Lindsay to Phyllis and John Collins; photograph; pamphlet from "Norman Lindsay memorial appeal"; woven bookmark.
Notes:Autobiography is a typescript draft. Correspondence and naval messages are photocopies.
Manuscript reference no.: NLA MS 1098.
Locations of originals unknown.
Subjects:Collins, John Sir, 1899- -- Interviews.
Collins, Phyllis Laishley Lady, 1905- -- Correspondence.
Lindsay, Norman, 1879-1969 -- Correspondence.
Lindsay, Norman, 1879-1969 -- Illustrations.
Australia. Royal Australian Navy -- Biography.
Seafaring life.
Admirals -- Australia -- Archives.
Admirals -- Australia -- Biography.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Naval operations, Australian.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, Australian.
Admirals local
Other Authors:Lindsay, Norman, 1879-1969.
McCrae, Hugh, 1876-1958. Satyrs and sunlight.
Access Conditions:Available for reference. Not for loan.
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Libraries that have this item:National Library of Australia. National Library of Australia (ANL) MS 1098

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