Papers of Densey Clyne, 1927-2014
- Bib ID:
- 6221651
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Clyne, Densey, 1922-2019
- Related Online Resources:
- Finding aid at National Library of Australia
- Access Conditions:
- Part available for research; part permission required for research. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- [between 1927 and 2014]
- 1.35 m (9 boxes)
- Summary:
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This collection comprises correspondence, diaries and papers documenting Densey Clyne's personal and professional life including: published and unpublished articles, poetry, fiction and nonfiction writings; diaries; drafts of talks and presentations; screenplays for film and television documentaries; original drawings for publications; photographs; and correspondence with family and friends including Jim Frazier, Dr. Barbara York Main, Martyn Robinson, Alastair Fothergill, Mike Gunton and Sir David Attenborough. Included is also: correspondence between Peter and Densey Clyne; Peter Clyne birth, marriage and divorce certificates, passports and educational certificates; articles by and about Peter Clyne; and Densey Clyne's diary entries pertaining to Peter Clyne.
- Biography/History:
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Naturalist, photographer and writer. Born Dorothy Denise Bell, Densey Clyne is especially well known for her studies of spiders and insects. She was born in Risca, Wales, United Kingdom, and moved to Australia in 1936. During the Second World War she served as a commissioned officer in the Australian Women's Army Service, after a year in the Land Army. She married Peter Clyne in 1950. She worked with Sir David Attenborough on several natural history series and appeared regularly on Burke's Backyard.
- Notes:
- Manuscript reference number: MS 10583.
- Related Material:
- Densey Clyne interviewed by Gregg Borschmann in the Environmental awareness in Australia oral history project; Located at; National Library of Australia Oral History collection ORAL TRC 3486.
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1927-2014
- Occupation:
- Terms of Use:
- Copying of Densey Clyne’s copyright material is permitted for research purposes.
- Copyright:
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Copyright Undetermined
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- Reason for copyright status:
- A Manuscript Collection may have a range of formats and dates.
Copyright status was determined using the following information:
- Material type:
- Literary, dramatic or musical work
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