Papers of Ross Campbell, 1930-1982 [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 2239208
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Campbell, Ross, 1910-1982
- Related Online Resources:
- Finding aid at National Library of Australia
- Access Conditions:
- Available for research. Not for loan.
- Description:
-
- [1930-1982]
- 1.5 m. (6 boxes) + 1 fol. box.
- Summary:
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Papers comprise: Diaries, 1969-1976, mostly containing quips/ideas for his writing; Notebooks, 1945-1975 recording short quotes, words & idioms of interest; Farrago 1930-32 including copies of some of Campbell's articles & letter from fellow Farrogoan H. Alwyn Lee. Also an obituary by Alan Benjamin, & copy of a letter to Cyril Pearl from Ian Mair lamenting Campbell's death; Royal Australian Air Force, 1942-1946, including official identity card, certificates of service, log book, pay book, & Distinguished Flying Cross Certificate; Files 1954-1972 created by staff at Consolidated Press, containing clippings of his columns; Australian Women's Weekly clippings books, 1956-1977, comprising cuttings of his column Ross Campbell Writes; Daddy Are You Married? anthology - draft cuttings/preliminary paste-ups, including editorial comments, for his first published selection of writings; Other papers including drafts of his longer writings, shorter drafts, loose cuttings, reviews, fan letters, book recommendation signed by Barry Humphries, letter from John Passmore, & copies of his publications "Mummy, Who Is Your Husband?" & "An Urge to Laugh".
- Biography/History:
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Journalist & humorist. Co-editor, Farrago magazine, ca. 1930-32; Rhodes Scholar, Oxford University, mid 1930s; served with the Royal Australian Air Force, 1942-46, being awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross; writer, reviewer & columnist for Sydney Morning Herald, Daily & Sunday Telegraphs, Australian Women's Weekly & The Bulletin, 1940s-1978.
- Notes:
- Manuscript reference: MS 8001.
- Related Material:
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- Two videos & one audio tape transferred to the National Film & Sound Archive, May 1989.
- Ten photos of Campbell borrowed from donor & copied for National Library of Australia Pictorial Section.
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Descriptive list available.
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1930-1982
- Occupation:
- Journalists
- Other authors/contributors:
- Consolidated Press
- Copyright:
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Copyright Undetermined
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
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