Guide to the Papers of David Martin
MS 6885
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Class MS 6885. Original consignment
The bulk of the collection details Martin's tremendous literary output during the course of his career. There are papers relating to all of Martin's published works. These include notes, synopses, research material, edited drafts and reviews. There is a large collection of personal and business correspondence. Included is correspondence with family, editors, publishers and literary agents. Martin also corresponded with many well known Australian authors and included in the collection are letters from Phillip Adams, June Factor, Miles Franklin, Dame Mary Gilmore, Dorothy Hewett, Ken and Amirah Inglis, Nancy Keesing, John Manifold, Leonard Mann, Tom Inglis Moore, Pixie O'Harris, A.A. Phillips, Katharine Susannah Prichard and Kylie Tennant. Also included is a large collection of cuttings of Martin's contributions to newspapers and journals over the course of his career, dating from 1942..
Series 22. Peppino, 1983-84
Peppino, is a children's novel in three parts, illustrated by Guy Mirabella and published by Hutchinson, Melbourne in 1983. The first and second parts of this novel were originally published separately by Rigby, Adelaide as Peppino says goodbye (1980) and Peppino turns his luck (1982). The third part of the novel is entitled 'Peppino in the tobacco wars'.
Two copies of a 'Books on Cassette' recording of Peppino turns his luck, read by John Warnock (File 8) - Box 45
'Peppino Turns His Luck' by David Martin. Books on Cassette. Australian Magpie brand. Cassette 1 (Item NLA.MS-SAV016347) - Cassette-Box 760
Chapters 1-4. Same as NLA.MS-SAV016349
'Peppino Turns His Luck' by David Martin. Books on Cassette. Australian Magpie brand. Cassette 2 (Item NLA.MS-SAV016348) - Cassette-Box 760
Chapters 5-10. Same as NLA.MS-SAV016350
Series 43. Biographical material, 1945-89
A collection of papers that relate to Martin's life and career.
A collection of video tapes and audio cassettes: (File 8) - Box 97
2 audio cassettes of an interview with Martin entitled, 'The far crusade', produced by Co-productions, Kent Town, SA...