Papers of Miles Franklin 1887-[ca. 1931] [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 1427993
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Franklin, Miles, 1879-1954
- Online Version:
- National Library of Australia digitised item. MS 681 copy
- Related Online Resources:
- Finding aid at National Library of Australia
- Access Conditions:
- Available for reference. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- 1887-[ca. 1931]
- 0.64 m. (4 boxes)
- Summary:
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1. Six exercise books containing a handwritten draft of the novel "Old Blastus of Bandicoot". 2. Typewritten draft of "Old Blastus of Bandicoot: a play in three acts". 3. Photocopies of press cuttings concerning early settlers of the Monaro District. Also includes photographs, Brindabella Visitors' Book, 1887; publications (2 boxes) including mostly works by and about Miles Franklin, some are autograph copies and some contain newsclippings and correspondence.
- Biography/History:
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Stella Maria Sarah Miles Franklin was born on 14 October 1879 at Talbingo, N.S.W. She lived for many years in the U.S.A. and England before settling permanently in Australia in 1933. Several novels were published under her pseudonym of "Brent of Bin Bin". Old Blastus of Bandicoot was written in her own name.
- Notes:
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- Manuscript reference no. : NLA MS 681.
- Some photocopies.
- MS 681 copy Also available online https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-229628535
- Location of originals unknown.
- Cited In:
- Guide to collections of manuscripts relating to Australia ; A988.
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1887-1931
- Occupation:
- Authors
- Exhibited:
- Exhibited: Treasures Gallery, National Library of Australia, 17A April, 2017
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