Guide to the Papers of Marion Halligan
MS 8460, MS Acc04.092, MS Acc24.076
National Library of Australia View Catalogue Record
Created: January 2025
Collection Summary
- Creator
- Halligan, Marion
- Title
- Papers of Marion Halligan
- Date Range
- 1900-2023 (bulk 1980s-2010s)
- Collection Number
- MS 8460, MS Acc04.092, MS Acc24.076
- Extent
- 16.13 metres (84 ms boxes + 2 cartons + 4 small cartons + 1 folio-box + 1 large folio-box + 1 map-folio + 2 binders + 32 digital carriers + 34 audiovisual carriers)
- Language of Materials
- English
- Repository
- Special Collections (Manuscripts)
Introduction
Scope and Contents
The MS 8460 consignment comprises papers relating to Marion Halligan's prolific career as an author. There are drafts of her books, short stories and reviews and papers relating to her participation in numerous literary events. There is a large series of correspondence, the bulk of which is business related. Included is correspondence with literary agents Curtis Brown, numerous publishers regarding publication of Halligan's books, editors of journals and newspapers regarding publication of her short stories, reviews, essays and articles and with organisations regarding personal appearances. There is also correspondence with other authors, many of whom have become personal friends. Correspondents include Carmel Bird, Judith Brett, David Brookes, Manning Clark, Robert Dessaix, Geoffrey Dutton, Roseanne Fitzgibbons, Mem Fox, Susan Hawthorne, A.D. Hope, Nicholas Jose, Stephen Knight, Drusilla Modjeska, Douglas Muecke, Michael Symons, Brenda Niall, Ric Throssell, Nancy Sawer and Barbara Kerr Wilson (33 boxes, 1 fol. box).
The MS Acc04.092 instalment comprises correspondence, drafts, publishing material, printed material and other papers, including material relating to The living hothouse (1988), Eat my words (1990), Cockles of the heart (1996), Those women who go to hotels (1997), The gift of story (1998), Storykeepers (2001), The fog garden (2001), the Newcastle Regional Museum exhibition "How shall we live", 2003, and miscellaneous writings, together with papers relating to the Word Festival (6 boxes, 2 cartons, 4 small cartons).
The MS Acc24.076 consignment comprises papers relating to Halligan's personal life and career as an author. Material relates to various works by Halligan including drafts, correspondence and ephemera. Also included are reviews of Halligan's works, reviews written by Halligan, essays, short stories, notebooks, correspondence, material relating to appearances, publicity, awards and events, photographs and interviews. The correspondence mostly relates to Halligan's career between agents, publishers and other Australian authors but also includes some personal correspondence with family and friends (45 boxes, 1 fol. box, 1 map fol., 2 binders, 32 digital carriers, 34 audiovisual carriers).
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Preferred Citation
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Papers of Marion Halligan, National Library of Australia, [class/series/file/item number(s)]'.
Provenance
The MS 8460 papers have been acquired from Marion Halligan under the Taxation Incentives for the Arts Scheme (later the Cultural Gifts Program) in instalments received in 1991, 1992, 1994, 1998 and 1999.
Series 1/1-10 were received in 1991; series 2/1-28, 3/1-23, 4/1-4 and 5/1-3 were received in 1992; series 6/1-23 was received in 1994; series 4/5-12, 5/4-5, 7/1, 8/1-4, 11/1-3, 13/1-11, 14/1-5 and 16/1 were received 30thJune 1998; series 1/11, 4/13-14, 5/6, 6/24-27, 8/5-6, 10/1-2, 12/1-10, 13/12-13, 15/1-11, 14/6 were received 28th June 1999; series 5/7-23, 9/1 and 12/11-12 were received 14 July 1999.
Arrangement
The papers have been arranged into series by the Library. Because the papers have been acquired in a number of instalments, the order of the series and the order of papers within a particular series may not necessarily be chronological or logical.
Because the collection has been received in a number of instalments, material relating to a specific series may be located in several boxes.
Finding Aid Source(s)
Please note: This finding aid contains descriptive information provided by donors, researchers and/or volunteers.
Collection Retrieval Advice
Please note: each class in this collection has a separate box number sequence (i.e. there are multiple Box 1's). Please cite the relevant Class number as well as the Box number when requesting retrieval of material from the collection.
Reading Room Access Note
For preservation reasons, we are unable to deliver digital and audiovisual carriers to the Special Collections Reading Room. Please contact (Ask a Librarian) to enquire about access.
Bibliography
Halligan's published works include: Self possession, Brisbane, University of Queensland Press, 1987 The living hothouse, Brisbane, University of Queensland Press, 1988 The hanged man in the garden, Melbourne, Penguin, 1989 Spider cup, Melbourne, Penguin Books, 1990 Eat my words, Sydney Angus & Robertson, 1990 Lovers' knots : a hundred-year novel, Melbourne, Heinemann, 1992 The worry box, Melbourne, Minerva, 1993 Wishbone, Melbourne, William Heinemann Australia, 1994 Out of the picture, Canberra, National Library of Australia, 1996 Cockles of the heart, Melbourne, Minerva, 1996 The midwife's daughters, story by Marion Halligan, pictures by David Mackintosh, Melbourne, Mammoth, 1997 Collected stories, Brisbane, University of Queensland Press, 1997 The golden dress, Melbourne, Viking, 1998 The fog garden : a novel, Sydney, Allen and Unwin, 2001
Item Descriptions
Class MS 8460. Original consignment - Folio-Box 1 (1 folio-box) (MS 8460), Box 1-29 (29 boxes) (MS 8460)
Comprises papers relating to Marion Halligan's prolific career as an author. There are drafts of her books, short stories and reviews and papers relating to her participation in numerous literary events. There is a large series of correspondence, the bulk of which is business related. Included is correspondence with literary agents Curtis Brown, numerous publishers regarding publication of Halligan's books, editors of journals and newspapers regarding publication of her short stories, reviews, essays and articles and with organisations regarding personal appearances. There is also correspondence with other authors, many of whom have become personal friends. Correspondents include Carmel Bird, Judith Brett, David Brookes, Manning Clark, Robert Dessaix, Geoffrey Dutton, Roseanne Fitzgibbons, Mem Fox, Susan Hawthorne, A.D. Hope, Nicholas Jose, Stephen Knight, Drusilla Modjeska, Douglas Muecke, Michael Symons, Brenda Niall, Ric Throssell, Nancy Sawer and Barbara Kerr Wilson.
Contained in 33 boxes, 1 fol. box.
Series 1. Spider cup, 1989-1991
Halligan's novel, Spider cup, was published by Penguin, Melbourne in 1990. Papers in this series include correspondence, edited drafts and a copy of the original edition, which contained major printing errors on pages 95 and 101, and was subsequently withdrawn from circulation and replaced with a corrected edition.
Series 2. The living hothouse
A book of short stories, The living hothouse was published by University of Queensland Press in 1988. This series comprises manuscript and typescript drafts and edited typescript and proofs of the complete book. Some of the stories had been published prior to inclusion in the book, and photocopies of the published version are included with the relevant chapter.
The living hothouse won the Steele Rudd Award and the Braille Book of the Year Award.
Series 3. The hanged man in the garden
This series comprises papers relating to Halligan's book of short stories entitled The hanged man in the garden, which was published by Penguin, Melbourne in 1989. Included are manuscript and typescript drafts and edited typescript of the complete book. Some of the stories had been published prior to inclusion in the book, and photocopies of the published version are included with the relevant chapter.
Series 4. Short stories
Halligan has been a prolific writer of short stories, since having her first published in the Australia Women's Weekly in 1969. As well as having published collections of her stories, she has contributed to anthologies, journals and magazines. Included in this series are manuscript and typescript of drafts of some of the stories.
A number of short stories, some of which were used in The living hothouse and The hanged man in the garden. The stories have been grouped by Halligan into the following subject headings: French stories, Educations, Marriage and Scenes of a capital life (File 1_3) - Box 10
Typescripts (File 4) - Box 10
'Multitudinous teas incarnadine'
'Induction'
'Salut Dr Appleton'
'Blood will out'
'Marigold': notes, manuscript and typescript of a story included in Toads: Australian writers: other work, other lives, edited by Andrew Sant and published by Allen Unwin, 1992 (File 6) - Box 14
'Salix Babylonica': correspondence, manuscript and typescript of a story, which was published firstly in Millenium and later in Halligan's Collected stories
Typescript of 'Star crossed lover's game' and manuscript of 'Coming to terms', the latter of which was included in Women/love/sex, edited by Susan Johnson and published by Vintage in 1996; manuscript of 'My father's daughter', which was included in Daughters and fathers, published by University of Queensland Press, 1997 (File 7) - Box 14
Correspondence, manuscripts and typescripts of stories written in response to requests by Stephen Knight for contributions to More crimes for a summer Christmas (Allen and Unwin, 1991), A corpse at the Opera House (Allen and Unwin, 1992) and Murder at home (Allen and Unwin, 1993) (File 8) - Box 14
Correspondence, notes, manuscript and typescript of 'Perilous seas' and 'Most mortal enemy', contributions to Canberra Tales (Penguin, 1988) (File 9_11) - Box 15
Halligan was a finalist in the ABC Bicentennial Literary Awards, 1988, with 'Perilous seas'.
Also included are letters from literary agent Rosemary Creswell regarding the signing of a contract for a proposed book by the Canberra-based group of women authors, Seven Writers. They published a book of short stories, Canberra Tales, in 1988.
Series 5. Correspondence, 1980-1997
The bulk of this series comprises business correspondence. Included is correspondence with literary agents Curtis Brown, numerous publishers regarding publication of Halligan's books, editors of journals and newspapers regarding publication of her short stories, reviews, essays and articles and with organisations regarding personal appearances. There is also correspondence with other authors, many of whom have become personal friends. Halligan was one of a group of seven Canberra-based women authors, Seven Writers, and there are letters from the other members of the group who were Margaret Barbalet, Sara Dowse, Suzanne Edgar, Marian Eldridge, Dorothy Horsfield and Dorothy Johnston.
Personal correspondents include Carmel Bird, Judith Brett, David Brookes, Manning Clark, Robert Dessaix, Geoffrey Dutton, Roseanne Fitzgibbons, Mem Fox, Susan Hawthorne, A.D. Hope, Nicholas Jose, Stephen Knight, Drusilla Modjeska, Douglas Muecke, Michael Symons, Brenda Niall, RicThrossell, Nancy Sawer and Barbara Kerr Wilson. Organisational correspondents include Allen and Unwin, The Australia Council, Australian Book Review, The Canberra Times, Curtis Brown, Descant, Imprint, Island, Meanjin, McPhee Gribble, Overland, Penguin Books, Quadrant, Random House, Southerly, University of Queensland Press and Westerly.
Halligan has grouped the letters of some individuals and some organisations into separate files. Other correspondence she has grouped chronologically by year. This arrangement has been retained. However, often letters of the individuals and organisations listed separately are also included in the chronologically arranged correspondence.
Series 6. Lovers' knots, 1988-1993
The series contains manuscripts, typescripts and galley proofs of Halligan's novel, Lovers' knots, together with notes, reviews, publicity material and correspondence. Most of the correspondence is with staff of publishers William Heinemann Australia, especially Louise Adler and Judy Brookes. Note: the working title for this novel was 'The tin mission'.
Lovers' knots won the Age Book of the Year Award (1992), the ACT Book of the Year Award (1993), the 3M Talking Book of the Year Award and the inaugural Nita B. Kibble Award.
Series 7. Eat my words, 1989-1994
Halligan's book of essays on culinary themes, Eat my words, was published by Angus and Robertson, Sydney in 1990. This small series contains correspondence with literary agents Curtis Brown and publishers Collins, Angus & Robertson.
Series 8. The worry box, 1992
In this series are papers relating to Halligan's book of short stories entitled The worry box, which was published by Minerva, Melbourne in 1993. Included are manuscript and typescript drafts and author's proofs.
Series 9. Wishbone, 1994
Halligan's novel, Wishbone, was published by William Heinemann Australia, Melbourne in 1994. This series comprises correspondence relating to the publication of the book.
Series 10. Out of the picture, 1992-1995
Contained in this series is correspondence, research notes and early drafts relating to Halligan's book of short stories entitled Out of the picture, which was commissioned by the National Library of Australia in 1995. Halligan selected a range of images from the Library's Pictorial Collection and built a story around each image. The book was published by the National Library in 1996.
Series 11. Collected stories, 1997
This series comprises manuscript and typescript drafts of Halligan's book of short stories entitled Collected stories, which was published by University of Queensland
Press, Brisbane in 1997. Some of the stories were previously published in her books The living hothouse and The hanged man in the garden.
Series 12. The golden dress, 1996-1999
Halligan's novel, The golden dress, was published by Viking, Melbourne in 1998. This series comprises correspondence, mostly relating to publication of the novel, research notes and edited drafts. Note: the working title for this novel was 'Shagreen'.
Series 13. Reviews by Halligan, c1970-1997
Halligan has been a prolific reviewer of books, having been published in most major Australian media. In 1990, she won the inaugural Geraldine Pascall Prize for critical writing. Included in this series are copies of reviews written for various publications including The Age, The Australian, Australian Book Review, Australian Broadcasting Coroporation, The Canberra Times, Fremantle Arts Review, Imprint, Muse and The Women's Press. Halligan has grouped some of the reviews according to the publication in which they appeared and this arrangement has been retained.
Series 14. Other writings, c1984-1999
In addition to novels, short stories and reviews, Halligan has contributed essays and articles on a diverse range of topics to journals and newspapers, given talks at functions, and contributed written pieces relating to life in the 1970s for an exhibition by the Canberra Museum and Gallery (CMAG). Halligan also worked on the creation of a group-devised play with the Canberra Youth Theatre, developing a script from their improvisations. The resulting play, Elastics, was performed by the group in 1987.
Series 15. Literary events, 1988-1998
During the course of her career, Halligan has been a participant in a number of literary events including word festivals, conferences and seminars. She has been a committee member and Chair of the Australian National Word Festival, a biennial event held in Canberra and has accepted invitations from academic institutions to visit as Writer-in Residence.
This series contains correspondence, publicity material and programs for specific events with which Halligan has been involved. Also included is correspondence, minutes and papers relating to the development of the program for the 1991 Australian National Word Festival, of which Halligan was Chair.
Australian National Word Festival: notes and correspondence relating to the development of the 1991 festival program (File 3_4) - Box 28
Papers relating to visits as Writer-in residence: (File 5) - Box 28
Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, 1990
Monash University, Melbourne, 1991
La Trobe University, Bundoora Campus, 1991
Papers relating to literary events (File 9_10) - Box 29
Spoloto Melbourne Writers' Festival, 1988-1990
Newcastle Writers' Festival, 1990
Fremantle Arts Centre, Weekend Writers' Seminar, Perth, 1992
Tasmanian Writers' Union, Salamanca Writers' Weekend Festival, 1993
NSW Writers' Centre, Spring Writing Weekend, Sydney, 1994
Adelaide Writers' Festival, 1996
Australian Food and Wine Writers' Festival, Adelaide, 1997
Down South Writers' Festival, Busselton, 1998
Class MS Acc04.092. Consignment added 2004, c. 1970-c. 2003
The MS Acc04.092 instalment comprises correspondence, drafts, publishing material, printed material and other papers, including material relating to The living hothouse (1988), Eat my words (1990), Cockles of the heart (1996), Those women who go to hotels (1997), The gift of story (1998), Storykeepers (2001), The fog garden (2001), the Newcastle Regional Museum exhibition "How shall we live", 2003, and miscellaneous writings, together with papers relating to the Word Festival (6 boxes, 2 cartons, 4 small cartons).
Class MS Acc24.076. Consignment received 2024, 1900-2023 (bulk 1980s-2010s)
The MS Acc24.076 consignment comprises papers relating to Halligan's personal life and career as an author. Material relates to various works by Halligan including drafts, correspondence and ephemera. Also included are reviews of Halligan's works, reviews written by Halligan, essays, short stories, notebooks, correspondence, material relating to appearances, publicity, awards and events, photographs and interviews. The correspondence mostly relates to Halligan's career between agents, publishers and other Australian authors but also includes some personal correspondence with family and friends.
Series 1. Wishbone
Canberra publication, 2001 (File 1) - Folio-Box 46 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes photocopy of "Canberra: Capital City of the Commonwealth of Australia" publication, event program, speech "A Toast to Canberra" and related handwritten notes.
Reviews and correspondence, 1994 - 1996 (File 41) - Box 6 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes reviews, article clippings, correspondence and printed cover of Wishbone.
"Turnip Watches", c. 1990s-2000s (File 206) - Box 36 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes redone chapters of "Turnip Watches".
Draft notes, 1990s (File 207) - Box 36 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes handwritten draft notes, draft chapters and research material.
"Turnip Watches", c. 1990s-2000s (File 208) - Box 36 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes handwritten manuscript and draft notes of "Turnip Watches". Also includes research material.
Annotated manuscript, 1990s (File 209) - Box 36 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes annotated manuscript, research material and draft chapters of "Turnip Watches".
Series 2. Gastronomica
Correspondence and draft typescripts, 1994 - 2005 (File 4) - Box 1 (MS Acc24.076)
Cultural Sensitivity Advisory Notice: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this file may contain names, and images of deceased people and other content that may be culturally sensitive. Please also be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions within these works which reflect the author's attitude, or that of the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.
Scope and Contents Note: Includes material relating to "The Adventures of Hsi-men" and "In The Beginning Was The Land".
Correspondence and draft typescripts, 1992 - 1994 (File 5) - Box 1 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes material relating to "Charles Dickens at Windsor", "Oscar Wilde at the Café Royale" and "Boccaccio: Tales from the Decameron" and the event program.
Seventh Symposium of Australian Gastronomy, Canberra, 1991 - 1993 (File 6) - Box 1 (MS Acc24.076)
Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) Notice:Some material in this file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples. Restrictions on access and use of this material may apply. Contact the National Library of Australia for further information.
Cultural Sensitivity Advisory Notice: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this file may contain names, and images of deceased people and other content that may be culturally sensitive. Please also be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions within these works which reflect the author's attitude, or that of the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.
Scope and Contents Note: Includes correspondence, meeting minutes, programs, cultural institution publications and handwritten notes.
Poster - "Core of My Heart My Country", 1990s (Item 6.1) - Map-Folio 47 (MS Acc24.076)
Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) Notice:This item may contain Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples. Restrictions on access and use of this material may apply. Contact the National Library of Australia for further information.
Cultural Sensitivity Advisory Notice: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this item may contain names, and images of deceased people and other content that may be culturally sensitive. Please also be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions within these works which reflect the author's attitude, or that of the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.
Scope and Contents Note: Poster produced by the Australian Heritage Commission shows photographs of sites around Australia including "Aboriginal stencil art, Carnarvon Gorge Qld", "Aboriginal fish traps, Brewarrina NSW", "Panaramitte rock engravings, near Yunta SA", "Aboriginal stone arrangement, Mount Rothwell Vic", "Tree carved to make Aboriginal canoes SA", "Caterpillar Dreaming, Emily and Jessie Gap National Park NT", "Aboriginal quarry, Abydos - Woodstock Museum Reserve WA", "Bungle Bungle Range, Kimberley WA" and "Pinnacles, Nambung National Park WA".
Correspondence and draft typescripts, 1994 (File 7) - Box 1 (MS Acc24.076)
Cultural Sensitivity Advisory Notice: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this file may contain names, and images of deceased people and other content that may be culturally sensitive. Please also be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions within these works which reflect the author's attitude, or that of the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.
Scope and Contents Note: Includes material relating to "Charles Dickens at Windsor", "Oscar Wilde at the Café Royale", "Boccaccio: Tales from the Decameron" and "In The Beginning Was The Land". Also includes a proposal for Gastronomica.
Correspondence and draft typescripts, 1994 - 2005 (File 8) - Box 1 (MS Acc24.076)
Cultural Sensitivity Advisory Notice: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this file may contain names, and images of deceased people and other content that may be culturally sensitive. Please also be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions within these works which reflect the author's attitude, or that of the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.
Scope and Contents Note: Includes material relating to "Charles Dickens at Windsor", "Oscar Wilde at the Café Royale", "Boccaccio: Tales from the Decameron", "The Adventures of Hsi-men" and "In The Beginning Was The Land". Also includes event pamphlets, handwritten notes, research materials, correspondence with the Melbourne International Festival, newspaper clippings, reviews and material relating to Stephanie's restaurant.
Correspondence and draft typescripts, 1994 (File 9) - Box 2 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes material relating to "Charles Dickens at Windsor", "Oscar Wilde at the Café Royale", "Boccaccio: Tales from the Decameron", "The Adventures of Hsi-men" and "In The Beginning Was The Land". Also includes a newspaper clipping.
Gastronomic matters, 1987 - 2004 (File 200) - Box 34 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes menus, invitations, programs, correspondence, research material, article clippings, meeting minutes, newsletters and handwritten notes. Some material relates to several Symposiums of Australian Gastronomy and Research Centre for the History of Food and Drink. Some material in French.
Gastronomic Symposium, 1977 - 1990 (File 201) - Box 35 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes drafts, handwritten notes, correspondence, article clippings, newsletters, ephemeral material and research materials relating to the Gastronomic Symposium. Some material in French.
Gastronomic Symposium, 1978 - 1987 (File 212) - Box 37 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes correspondence, menus, newsletters, programs, article clippings, handwritten notes and schedules relating to the Australian Gastronomic Symposium.
Gastronomic Symposium, 1985 - 1993 (File 230) - Box 41 (MS Acc24.076)
Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) Notice:This file may contain Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples. Restrictions on access and use of this material may apply. Contact the National Library of Australia for further information.
Cultural Sensitivity Advisory Notice: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this file may contain names, and images of deceased people and other content that may be culturally sensitive. Please also be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions within these works which reflect the author's attitude, or that of the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.
Scope and Contents Note: Includes papers presented the Australian Gastronomic Symposium and related correspondence. One paper is titled "An Aboriginal Food Tradition" and includes some First Nations language and customs relating to food recorded as said by Frank Gurrmanamana.
Series 3. The Living Hothouse
Short stories and Shooting the Fox, c. 1980s-2012 (File 10) - Box 2 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes correspondence with Halligan's publisher, several short stories and 4 covers of The Living Hothouse.
The Hanged Man in the Garden, 1989 - 1990 (File 34) - Box 6 (MS Acc24.076)
Cultural Sensitivity Advisory Notice: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this file may contain names, and images of deceased people and other content that may be culturally sensitive. Please also be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions within these works which reflect the author's attitude, or that of the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.
Scope and Contents Note: Includes reviews, awards and correspondence related to The Hanged Man in the Garden and The Living Hothouse.
Series 4. Self Possession
Manuscript, 1980s (File 17a) - Box 3 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes pages 1 to 187 of manuscript. Includes handwritten edits and inscriptions.
Manuscript, 1980s (File 17b) - Box 3 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes pages 188 to 324 of manuscript. Includes handwritten edits and inscriptions.
Carbons of first draft, 1982 (File 18) - Box 3 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes correspondence and first draft.
"So Far Nameless", c. 1980s (File 19a) - Box 3 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes handwritten and typed first draft.
"So Far Nameless", c. 1980s (File 19b) - Box 4 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes handwritten and typed first draft.
Draft chapters, c. 1980s (File 21) - Box 4 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes handwritten and typed draft chapters. Also includes short story "The Dinner Party".
Reviews and correspondence, 1987 - 1988 (File 33) - Box 6 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes article clippings, reviews and correspondence.
Manuscript, 1980s (File 100) - Box 16 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes pages 1 to 121 of edited manuscript and handwritten notes.
Manuscript, 1980s (File 101) - Box 16 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes pages 122 to 324 of edited manuscript and handwritten notes.
Draft manuscript, 1980s (File 224a) - Box 39 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes draft manuscript of various chapters and handwritten notes.
Series 6. Valley of Grace
Manuscript and correspondence, 2008 - 2009 (File 47) - Box 7 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes typed draft manuscript and related correspondence with publisher.
Edited manuscript, 2000s (File 65) - Box 11 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes edited manuscript of Valley of Grace.
Edited manuscript, 2000s (File 66) - Box 11 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes edited manuscript of Valley of Grace.
Series 7. The Point
Drafts, 2000s (File 194) - Box 33 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes manuscripts and drafts and handwritten notes of "Tales my mother told me" and "The Point". Also includes related correspondence.
Manuscripts, 2000s (File 196) - Box 33 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes edited manuscript and pages 1 to 155 of annotated manuscript.
Manuscript, 2000s (File 197) - Box 34 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes pages 156 to 377 of annotated manuscript.
Manuscript, 2000s (File 203) - Box 35 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes draft annotated manuscript. Also includes correspondence and an article clipping.
Manuscript - First half, 2000s (File 219) - Box 38 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes pages 1 to 180 of manuscript and related correspondence. Also includes copy of "A Vision Splendid" by the National Archives of Australia and related brochure.
Manuscript - Second half, 2000s (File 220) - Box 38 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes pages 181 to 320 of manuscript.
Manuscript - First half, 2002 (File 221) - Box 39 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes pages 1 to 171 of manuscript.
Series 9. Murder on the Apricot Coast
Series 10. The Taste of Memory
Series 11. Manuscripts, drafts, writings, essays and notebooks
Essays and reviews, 1994 - 1997 (File 14) - Box 2 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes literary reviews, article clippings, draft typescript extracts, handwritten notes, and correspondence with Halligan's publisher and the Australian Food and Wine Writers' Festival. Material relates to "Roses in December, Ice in June", "Look me in the eye and say that", "Red hot", "From Barthes to Barmecide: The tasting of words", "My Unquiet Father", "Fathers and Daughters", "The Comfort of Words".
Essays, 1989 - 1999 (File 15) - Box 2 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes essays, invitations, handwritten notes, article clippings and correspondence with Melbourne Writers' Festival. Material relates to "Unbecoming Daughters of Empire", "A Surreal Banquet", "Famine and feast, fat, flesh and fast", "The truth in fiction", "A sufficiently exciting occupation" and "Menus for living: Intertwining of life stories and food".
Essays and conferences, 1992 - 2001 (File 16a) - Box 3 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes essays, article clippings, handwritten notes, correspondence and Halligan's contribution to the "Women's Writing from the Commonwealth" conference at the University of Bergen. Material relates to "From Barthes to Barmecide: The tasting of words" and other works.
Essays and conferences, 1995 - 1997 (File 16b) - Box 3 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes essays and handwritten notes.
Short stories, 1972-c. 1980s (File 23) - Box 4 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes correspondence and handwritten and typed manuscripts for short stories.
"The Emperor's Pomegranate: An autobiography in food and gardens", 2000s (File 62) - Box 10 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes draft manuscript of "The Emperor's Pomegranate: An autobiography in food and gardens".
Stories to be worked on, 1973-c. 1990s (File 74) - Box 12 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes handwritten and typed drafts of various stories and related correspondence.
Miscellaneous writings, 1942 - 2009 (File 81) - Box 14 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes handwritten notes, typed drafts, correspondence and article clippings.
"The Star-Crossed Lovers Game", c. 1980s-1990s (File 82) - Box 14 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes draft manuscripts of "The Star-Crossed Lovers Game".
Stories, 1980s (File 84) - Box 14 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes drafts and handwritten notes for various stories.
"The Lost Children of Bellenia", 1969 - 1970 (File 85) - Box 14 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes draft manuscript and related correspondence.
Copies of stories, c. 1970s-c. 1980s (File 86) - Box 14 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes manuscripts of short stories and handwritten notes.
Additions to Collected Stories, c. 1970s-c. 1980s (File 87) - Box 14 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes manuscripts of short stories as additions to Collected Stories.
Short stories, c. 1970s-c. 1980s (File 88) - Box 14 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes manuscripts of short stories.
"The Voice of a Bourgeoise Crying in the Wilderness", c. 1970s-c. 1980s (File 89) - Box 14 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes manuscripts of short stories.
Old manuscripts and juvenilia, 1960s (File 90) - Box 15 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes manuscripts of short stories and related correspondence.
Manuscripts, c. 1970s-c. 1980s (File 92) - Box 15 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes manuscripts of short stories "Seven West: Children's Cardiac" and "Cage of Gold".
Miscellaneous manuscripts, c. 1970s-c. 1980s (File 93) - Box 15 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes manuscripts of short stories.
Unpublished stories, c. 1970s-c. 1980s (File 94) - Box 15 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes manuscripts of unpublished short stories.
"A Pianoforte is a Fine Resource", 1995 (Item 95) - Box 15 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes manuscript of "A Pianoforte is a Fine Resource".
Miscellaneous manuscripts, 1990s-2000s (File 96) - Box 15 (MS Acc24.076)
Cultural Sensitivity Advisory Notice: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this file may contain names, and images of deceased people and other content that may be culturally sensitive. Please also be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions within these works which reflect the author's attitude, or that of the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.
Scope and Contents Note: Includes manuscripts of various stories.
Drafts and correspondence, 1950s-2005 (File 103) - Box 17 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes short story drafts, article, correspondence, handwritten notes, photographs and ephemeral material.
35mm negatives - 8 strips - 25 images, 1991 (Items 103.1-8) - Binder MS Cold Store 300
8 35mm negative strips. Please note that the negatives originally housed in File 103 were removed and are now housed in MS Cold Store 300 for preservation reasons.
35mm negative - 1 images, c. 1990s (Item 103.9) - Binder MS Cold Store 300
1 35mm negative strip. Please note that the negative originally housed in File 103 was removed and is now housed in MS Cold Store 300 for preservation reasons.
Colour photographs - Loose, 1990s-2000s (Items 103.10-16) - Binder MS Cold Store 300
7 colour photographs: 3 portraits of Halligan, 2 group portraits and 2 of an event. Some caption details included on versos. Please note that the photographs originally housed in File 103 were removed and are now housed in MS Cold Store 300 for preservation reasons.
Miscellaneous writings, 1993 - 2007 (File 121) - Box 21 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes material related to Abalone, ABC, Apricot Colonel Two, Australian, University of Adelaide gastronomy course, Hope Project, Eleven Deadly Sins and Like a Kiss.
Miscellaneous writings, 2001 - 2011 (File 122) - Box 21 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes material relating to "The Emperor's Pomegranate: An autobiography in food and gardens" and Essay Secret Garden.
Writings and essays, 1990 - 2006 (File 123) - Box 21 (MS Acc24.076)
Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) Notice:This file may contain Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples. Restrictions on access and use of this material may apply. Contact the National Library of Australia for further information.
Cultural Sensitivity Advisory Notice: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this file may contain names, and images of deceased people and other content that may be culturally sensitive. Please also be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions within these works which reflect the author's attitude, or that of the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.
Scope and Contents Note: Includes material relating to Goulburn Valley Writers Group, miscellaneous essays and food book. Also includes Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre's brochure "Yolla: A fascinating history, excellent for your health and delicious to eat".
Miscellaneous writings, 1983 - 2006 (File 124) - Box 22 (MS Acc24.076)
Distressing content notice: This file contains content that may be distressing and/or language, terms and descriptions that could cause offence and may not be considered appropriate.
Scope and Contents Note: Includes material relating to Football Story, Frost and ideas. Some material in French.
Untyped short stories, 1960 - 2000 (File 125) - Box 22 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes material relating to untyped short stories, embryonic stories, ideas and journal notes. Some material in French.
Miscellaneous writings, 1988 - 2003 (File 126) - Box 22 (MS Acc24.076)
Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) Notice:This file may contain Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples. Restrictions on access and use of this material may apply. Contact the National Library of Australia for further information.
Cultural Sensitivity Advisory Notice: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this file may contain names, and images of deceased people and other content that may be culturally sensitive. Please also be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions within these works which reflect the author's attitude, or that of the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.
Scope and Contents Note: Includes material related to literary lunches, opera, Treasurer of Kilcallow Pit and Kilcallow Catch. Includes copy of "Nganbra: A Canberra Canticle" by Anthony Hill and program and lyrics for "Gaudeamus" concert featuring "Kakadu" by Bill Neidji [Neidije].
Miscellaneous writings, 1987 - 1994 (File 127) - Box 22 (MS Acc24.076)
Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) Notice:This file may contain Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples. Restrictions on access and use of this material may apply. Contact the National Library of Australia for further information.
Cultural Sensitivity Advisory Notice: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this file may contain names, and images of deceased people and other content that may be culturally sensitive. Please also be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions within these works which reflect the author's attitude, or that of the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.
Scope and Contents Note: Includes material related to Kilcallow Catch, Pilgrimage, Plays and Mirrors. Some material in French and Spanish.
Miscellaneous writings, 1983 - 2006 (File 128) - Box 23 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes material relating to "The Withered Bride" play, poems and reviews.
Stories - Breakfast session scripts, c. 1980s (File 132) - Box 23 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes short stories.
"Over to You Doctor Bowdler", c. 1970s-c. 1980s (File 133) - Box 23 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes drafts and manuscripts of "Over to You Doctor Bowdler".
Superseded stories, c. 1970s-c. 1980s (File 134) - Box 24 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes manuscripts of superseded stories.
Translations, 1996 - 2000 (File 137) - Box 24 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes manuscripts of translations of Halligan's work and related correspondence.
Short stories, c. 1980s (File 138) - Box 24 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes draft manuscripts of "Thrift" and "The Caravan".
Philip Muskett, 1996 - 1998 (File 153) - Box 27 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes research material, handwritten notes and correspondence relating to Halligan's writing on Philip Muskett.
"Mrs Honeywell's Advice" and "The Shakespeare Lesson", c. 1990s (File 154) - Box 27 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes drafts of writings.
Seven Writers, 1986 - 1999 (File 166) - Box 28 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes drafts, article clippings and correspondence related to Seven Writers.
Food items of interest, 1984 - 2000 (File 178) - Box 30 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes research material, handwritten notes, menus, article clippings, draft writings and correspondence. Some material in French.
Newcastle history, 1995 - 1996 (File 180) - Box 30 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes research materials related to the history of Newcastle, New South Wales.
Notes, thoughts and ideas, 1980s-2000s (File 184) - Box 31 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes handwritten notes of thoughts and ideas, article clippings and some correspondence. Some material in French.
Notes, thoughts and ideas, 1980s-2000s (File 185) - Box 31 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes handwritten notes of thoughts and ideas, article clippings and some correspondence.
Notes, thoughts and ideas, 1980s-2000s (File 186) - Box 31 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes handwritten notes of thoughts and ideas, article clippings and some correspondence. Some material in German and French.
Notes, thoughts and ideas, 1980s-2000s (File 187) - Box 32 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes handwritten notes of thoughts and ideas, article clippings and some correspondence.
Writings and correspondence, 1990 - 2015 (File 216) - Box 38 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes draft manuscript of Words for Lucy, general correspondence, reports, biographical information, listing of Halligan's works, article clippings and reviews. Also includes poems and drafts of other stories such as "Bridges".
Writings and correspondence, 1996 - 2019 (File 217) - Box 38 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes drafts, general correspondence, biographical information and article clippings. Also includes excerpt of manuscript for "The Blessing" by Adrian Ceasar. Also includes order of service for Lucy Halligan.
Stories and poems, 2000s-2017 (File 218) - Box 38 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes poems "The Beast's Quiet Breathing" by John Karl Stokes and manuscript of "The Woman on the Mountain" by Sharyn Munro.
Miscellaneous writings, 1990s-2000s (File 225a) - Box 40 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes material relating to "Between Dog and Wolf" and other stories. Material includes drafts, handwritten notes, article clippings, research material and some correspondence.
Miscellaneous writings, 1990s-2000s (File 225b) - Box 40 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes material relating to "Between Dog and Wolf" and other stories. Material includes drafts, handwritten notes, article clippings, research material and some correspondence.
Goodbye Sweetheart, 2010s (File 228) - Box 41 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes edited manuscript of Goodbye Sweetheart and related correspondence.
Miscellaneous writings, 2003 - 2017 (File 231) - Box 41 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes article clippings, draft writings, agreements, speeches and word by John-Karl Stokes. Also includes letters and general correspondence from friends, family, organisations and publishers and others.
"Precedents from: Unlikely Places", c. 2000s-c. 2010s (File 235) - Box 42 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes manuscript of "Precedents from: Unlikely Places".
"The Gift of Story: Three Decades of UQP Short Stories", 1997 - 2001 (File 237) - Box 43 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes material relating to University of Queensland Press' (UQP) publication "The Gift of Story: Three Decades of UQP Short Stories" such as reviews, article clippings and related correspondence.
"The Gift of Story: Three Decades of UQP Short Stories", 1998 - 2005 (File 238) - Box 43 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes material relating to University of Queensland Press' (UQP) publication "The Gift of Story: Three Decades of UQP Short Stories" such as invitations, notes, article clippings, book covers and related correspondence.
"The Gift of Story: Three Decades of UQP Short Stories", c. 1998 (File 239) - Box 43 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes manuscript of University of Queensland Press' (UQP) publication "The Gift of Story: Three Decades of UQP Short Stories".
"The Gift of Story: Three Decades of UQP Short Stories", c. 1998 (File 240) - Box 44 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes manuscript of University of Queensland Press' (UQP) publication "The Gift of Story: Three Decades of UQP Short Stories".
Miscellaneous writings and notes, 1980s-1990s (File 241) - Box 44 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes handwritten notes and ideas.
Magnetic tape reel - Books and Writing, n.d. (Item NLA.SAVA002092) - Item NLA.SAVA002092
1 item, Philips, Magnetic tape reel (any size)Case reads "Books and Writing interview with Blanche D'Alpuget by Marion Halligan. Recorded at 7.5 ins/sec. on a 4-track machine, using tracks 1 and 3 for the 2 microphones".
Notebooks, 1951 - 1960 (File 242) - Box 44 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes school exercise books, handwritten poetry notebook with inserted notes and Halligan's High School thesis.
Diaries and contents, 1950 - 2008 (File 243) - Box 44 (MS Acc24.076)
Comprises 4 diaries: Red diary includes sketches and a letter between 1950 and 1960; cream and gold "My Trip" diary for Sydney to Wellington beginning 27/12/1963; Black Moleskine diary for trip to Hanoi, France and New Zealand in 2007-2008 which includes a "The Point" bookmark; Black spiral bound Quill notebook "G+T France 2000" with travel entries, photography notes and includes a letter addressed to David.
The Midwife's Daughters., 1997 (File 250) - Folio-Box 46 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes first proof, draft illustrations and text.
Notebooks and contents, 1990 - 2003 (File 257) - Box 45 (MS Acc24.076)
Comprises 5 notebooks: Orange, green and white "Victory" exercise book includes entries from New Zealand in 1990s; Black and cream spiral bound notebook includes entries from 2000s; Red and black spiral bound notebook includes entries for Paris 1991; Purple spiral bound notebook includes entries from 1990s; Brown covered exercise book "Notes for Novel".
Series 12. Lectures, workshops, festivals, conferences and study
Centre for Cross-Cultural Research Visiting Scholars Program, 1999 (File 24) - Box 4 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes material relating to program "Challenges to Perform: The Creative Imagination in the Presentation of Knowledge" such as scholars list and topic outlines.
Centre for Cross-Cultural Research Visiting Scholars Program and miscellaneous, 1983 - 1999 (File 25) - Box 4 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes material relating to program "Challenges to Perform: The Creative Imagination in the Presentation of Knowledge" such as scholars list and topic outlines. Also includes seminar brochure for Australian Feminist Book Fortnight, correspondence, handwritten notes, research materials and some material relating to short stories and miscellaneous writings.
Literary Journals Conference, 1987 (File 28) - Box 5 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes material relating to "Europe and the Orient", Human Research Centre of the Australian National University's Conference on Literary Journals.
Festival programs, 1988 - 1999 (File 69) - Box 11 (MS Acc24.076)
Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) Notice:This file may contain Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples. Restrictions on access and use of this material may apply. Contact the National Library of Australia for further information.
Cultural Sensitivity Advisory Notice: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this file may contain names, and images of deceased people and other content that may be culturally sensitive. Please also be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions within these works which reflect the author's attitude, or that of the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.
Scope and Contents Note: Includes programs for the Australian National University's "The Word Festival", Warana the Brisbane Festival's Writers Week, Yallarwah Place opening ceremony, . Also includes newspaper clippings, menus, The University of Newcastle newsletter, "Women and Reading Seminar", flyers and invitations.
Trips and conferences, 1987 - 2002 (File 70) - Box 12 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes pamphlets, programs, article clippings and correspondence related to travel and conferences. Material relates to New Zealand, Warana festival, Queensland Writers' Centre, Adelaide Festival, Somerset College and Australian National University's "The Word Festival". Also includes a cover of The Hanged Man in the Garden. Some material in French.
Trips and conferences, 1996 - 1997 (File 71) - Box 12 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes pamphlets, programs, article clippings, tourist maps, invitations and correspondence related to travel and conferences. Material relates to Vancouver International Writers Festival, Banjo Paterson Festival, Religion Literature and the Arts Conference, Sydney Writers' Festival, International Festival of Authors and the Symposium of Australian Gastronomy.
Travel and events, 1978 - 2011 (File 75) - Box 13 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes material relating to Symposium of Australian Gastronomy, Aurora Australis and travel passes. Also includes article clippings, programs, speeches, brochures and correspondence. Some material in French.
People of the Valley writing competition, 2009 (File 97) - Box 15 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes material relating to Catchfire Press' People of the Valley writing competition such as written entries, judging notes and correspondence.
People of the Valley writing competition, 2009 (File 98) - Box 16 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes material relating to Catchfire Press' People of the Valley writing competition such as written entries.
Garema Place Refurbishment, 1997 - 2001 (File 120) - Box 21 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes correspondence, draft writings, entries, agreements, plans and publicity related to "Poems on Walls" competition.
Taking the Waters lecture, 1997 - 1999 (File 135) - Box 24 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes correspondence, handwritten notes, programs, brochures, tourist maps and article clippings. Also includes material related to Queen Elizabeth 2 cruise. Some material in French.
Taking the Waters lecture, 1999 (File 136) - Box 24 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes correspondence, handwritten notes and article clippings.
Study, Commissions and Conferences, 1998 - 2012 (File 139) - Box 24 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes material relating to the University of Adelaide's Graduate Certificate in Food Writing, Canberra Museum and Gallery (CMAG), Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) Conference and other commissions.
Festivals and programs correspondence, 1995 - 2004 (File 144) - Box 25 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes programs, correspondence, agreements and invoices related to various festivals, programs and appearances.
Festivals and programs correspondence, 1992 - 1996 (File 145) - Box 25 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes programs, correspondence, agreements and invoices related to various festivals, programs and appearances.
France, Germany and England, 1994 - 2001 (File 146) - Box 26 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes material relating to travel to England, Germany and France such as itineraries, receipts, brochures, menus and article clippings. Some material in French and German.
Walter Burley Griffiths Society (Canberra Chapter), 2004 - 2005 (File 147) - Box 26 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes programs, correspondence, brochures, research material and meeting notes.
Australia Council for the Arts Literature Board, 1978 - 1999 (File 150) - Box 26 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes correspondence, invitations, applications, reports and article clippings relating to grants, funds and writings.
Australia Council for the Arts Literature Board, 1991 - 1994 (File 151) - Box 26 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes 2 bound indexes of literature board grants.
London trip, 1999 (File 152) - Box 27 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes brochures, itineraries, handwritten notes and correspondence.
National Museum of Australia, 1998 - 2000 (File 155) - Box 27 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes correspondence and handwritten notes related to exhibitions and summits at the National Museum of Australia.
Research Centre for the History of Food and Drink, 1998 - 2003 (File 163) - Box 28 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes newsletters, symposium programs, conference programs and related correspondence.
Research Centre for the History of Food and Drink, 1998 - 2000 (File 164) - Box 28 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes handwritten notes, drafts, symposium programs, conference programs, newsletters and related correspondence.
Speeches and workshops, 1986 - 2005 (File 168) - Box 28 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes speeches, correspondence, handwritten notes, article clippings, invitations and drafts.
Workshops, 1972 - 2005 (File 171) - Box 29 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes handwritten notes, programs, article clippings, correspondence and drafts.
University of Adelaide, 1999 (File 172) - Box 29 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes correspondence, research material and programs featuring Halligan as a speaker.
Adelaide Festival and other events, 1990 - 2006 (File 173) - Box 29 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes correspondence, invitations, menus, information packs, programs, brochures, itineraries and article clippings.
Adelaide Festival and other events, 1988 - 1996 (File 174) - Box 29 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes correspondence, invitations, menus, information packs, programs, brochures, itineraries and article clippings.
Items of interest, 1992 - 2006 (File 177) - Box 30 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes event programs, correspondence, article clippings, speech by Peter Carey at Literary Lunch Melbourne and handwritten notes.
Travel, Melbourne Writers Festival and Interviews, 1990 - 1997 (File 181) - Box 30 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes brochures, article clippings, itineraries and correspondence related to New Zealand, International Festival of Authors in Canada and Melbourne Writers' Festival.
The Word Festival, 1993 - 2001 (File 182) - Box 30 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes brochures, drafts, programs, invitations, handwritten notes, meeting minutes and correspondence related to The Word Festival and the Women and Reading Festival.
The Word Festival, 1993 - 1997 (File 183a) - Box 30 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes programs of The Word Festival.
The Word Festival, 1993 - 1997 (File 183b) - Box 31 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes brochures, drafts, invitations, handwritten notes, meeting minutes and correspondence related to The Word Festival.
The Word Festival, 1991 - 2001 (File 188) - Box 32 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes brochures, drafts, programs, invitations, handwritten notes, meeting minutes and correspondence related to The Word Festival.
Australia Council for the Arts Literature Board Reports, 1995 (File 191) - Box 32 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes reports written by Halligan.
Festivals, 1993 - 2008 (File 199) - Box 34 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes programs, correspondence, agreements, itineraries and brochures related to writer's festivals and other events.
Australia Council for the Arts Literature Board, 1992 - 1995 (File 213) - Box 37 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes article clippings, responses, correspondence, index of board grants, reports and brochures.
Australia Council for the Arts Literature Board, 1993 - 1995 (File 214) - Box 37 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes article clippings, responses, meeting minutes, correspondence, index of board grants, reports and brochures.
Australia Council for the Arts Literature Board, 1994 - 1995 (File 215) - Box 37 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes article clippings, responses, board meeting agendas, correspondence, index of board grants and reports.
Newcastle High School Jubilee Book, 1956 (Item 246) - Box 45 (MS Acc24.076)
Blue, red and white cover reads "Newcastle High School Jubilee Book 1906-1956".
The Junction School Centenary, 1960 (Item 247) - Box 45 (MS Acc24.076)
Black, white and red cover reads "The Junction School Centenary 1860-1960".
Book covers and posters, 1989 - 2006 (File 251) - Folio-Box 46 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes cover proofs, laminated posters and correspondence related to Cockles of the Heart, The Taste of Memory, The Apricot Colonel and The Hanged Man in the Garden.
Series 13. Reviews, clippings, publicity and awards
Member of the Order of Australia (AM), 2006 (File 12) - Folio-Box 46 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes three medals and ribbons in purpose-built box. Also includes instruction sheet on "conversion to bow style mounting".
Certificate, 1995 (Item 13) - Box 2 (MS Acc24.076)
Certificate awarded to Halligan for the Newton-John Award from The University of Newcastle.
Canberra Times - Food, 1998 - 2000 (File 26) - Box 5 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes restaurant reviews by Halligan, menus and receipts.
Canberra Times - Food, 1997 - 1999 (File 27) - Box 5 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes restaurant reviews by Halligan, menus and receipts.
Eat My Words, 1990 - 1991 (File 29) - Box 5 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes reviews, article clippings and correspondence related to Eat My Words.
Lovers' Knots, 1992 - 1995 (File 30) - Box 5 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes awards, reviews, article clippings, promotional schedules and correspondence related to Lovers' Knots.
General publicity and awards, 1986 - 1997 (File 31) - Box 5 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes article clippings, publications and correspondence. Also includes material relating to "Food, Diet, Pleasure" Australian Cultural History conference and "Australians Write Now!" exhibition in Manila. Some material in German.
Cockles of the Heart, 1996 (File 35) - Box 6 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes article clippings, reviews and awards ephemera.
Miscellaneous articles and anthologies, 1984 - 1997 (File 36) - Box 6 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes correspondence, invitations, catalogues, event programs and miscellaneous article clippings.
Those Women Who Go To Hotels, 1997 (File 39) - Box 6 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes reviews, article clippings, event invitations and correspondence.
Spider Cup, 1990 - 1991 (File 40) - Box 6 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes reviews, article clippings and correspondence.
Reviews, articles and clippings, 1994 - 2002 (File 42) - Box 6 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes reviews, article clippings and correspondence relating to various works by Halligan and general publicity.
Reviews, articles and clippings, 1992 - 2011 (File 43) - Box 6 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes reviews, article clippings and correspondence relating to various works by Halligan and general publicity.
Reviews, articles and clippings, 1988 - 1999 (File 44) - Box 7 (MS Acc24.076)
Cultural Sensitivity Advisory Notice: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this file may contain names, and images of deceased people and other content that may be culturally sensitive. Please also be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions within these works which reflect the author's attitude, or that of the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.
Scope and Contents Note: Includes reviews, article clippings and correspondence relating to various works by Halligan and general publicity.
Reviews, articles and clippings, 1987 - 2006 (File 46) - Box 7 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes reviews, article clippings, newsletters and correspondence relating to various works by Halligan and general publicity.
Member of the Order of Australia (AM), 1998 - 2006 (File 56) - Box 9 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes Investiture invitation and program, guides to caring for and the wearing of Insignia and correspondence.
Colour photograph, 15 September 2006 (Item 56.1) - Binder MS Cold Store 300
1 colour photograph of Halligan and His Excellency the Governor-General Michael Jeffery after the Investiture. Please note that the photograph originally housed in File 56 was removed and is now housed in MS Cold Store 300 for preservation reasons.
"A Wake Newsletter", 1962 - 1963 (File 61) - Box 10 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes issues 1 to 13 of "A Wake Newsletter" edited by Fritz Senn and Clive Hart.
Ephemeral material, 1990 - 2006 (File 68) - Box 11 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes pamphlets, leaflets, invitations, brochures, programs, article clippings and correspondence. Some material relates to writer's events and festivals. Also includes edition of ACTWrite, Volume 6 Issue 9. Some material in German and French.
Reviews of Halligan's work, 1987 - 1990 (File 129) - Box 23 (MS Acc24.076)
Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) Notice:This file may contain Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples. Restrictions on access and use of this material may apply. Contact the National Library of Australia for further information.
Cultural Sensitivity Advisory Notice: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this file may contain names, and images of deceased people and other content that may be culturally sensitive. Please also be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions within these works which reflect the author's attitude, or that of the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.
Scope and Contents Note: Includes reviews of various works by Halligan.
Reviews by Halligan, 1987 - 2006 (File 130) - Box 23 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes reviews written by Halligan for The Age, Courier Mail, Canberra Time and other stories.
Awards, 1987 - 1997 (File 140) - Box 24 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes certificates, correspondence, invitations, programs, draft speeches, handwritten notes, reports and article clippings related to awards received and ceremonies attended by Halligan. Awards include the Steele Rudd Award, ACT Book Reviewer of the Year and the Newton-John Award.
Member of the Order of Australia (AM), 2006 (File 157) - Box 27 (MS Acc24.076)
Cultural Sensitivity Advisory Notice: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this file may contain names, and images of deceased people and other content that may be culturally sensitive. Please also be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions within these works which reflect the author's attitude, or that of the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.
Scope and Contents Note: Includes correspondence, Investiture program and material from The Order of Australia Association.
Geraldine Pascall Foundation, 1990 - 2000 (File 158) - Box 27 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes material and correspondence relating to the Pascall Prize.
Prizes, 1992 - 1994 (File 160) - Box 27 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes invitations, correspondence and programs for various literary prizes and awards.
Reviews by Halligan, 1997 (File 162) - Box 27 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes reviews written by Halligan and related correspondence.
Certificate - Nita B Kibble Literary Award, 19 May 1994 (Item 248) - Folio-Box 46 (MS Acc24.076)
The Inaugural Nita B Kibble Literary Awards certificate for Halligan's book "Lover's Knots" being short-listed for the Nita B Kibble Literary Award. The certificate was presented at the State Library of New South Wales.
Certificate - Nita B Kibble Literary Award, 19 May 1994 (Item 249) - Folio-Box 46 (MS Acc24.076)
The Inaugural Nita B Kibble Literary Awards certificate for Halligan's book "Lover's Knots" being awarded the Nita B Kibble Literary Award. The certificate was presented at the State Library of New South Wales.
Certificate - ACT Book of the Year, December 2004 (Item 254) - Box 45 (MS Acc24.076)
The Australian Capital Territory (A.C.T.) Arts Funding Program certificate for ACT Book of the Year awarded to Halligan's The Point.
Certificate - Kibble Shortlist, 28 April 1999 (Item 259) - Box 45 (MS Acc24.076)
The Nita B Kibble Literary Awards certificate for Halligan's book "The Golden Dress" being short-listed.
Certificate - The Word Festival, 20 November 2001 (Item 260) - Box 45 (MS Acc24.076)
Invitation acceptance certificate awarded to Halligan on becoming the Patron for The Word Festival, Canberra.
Certificate - The Australian Bicentennial Project, 8 September 1988 (Item 261) - Box 45 (MS Acc24.076)
Certificate awarded to Halligan for a project receiving financial support from The Australian Bicentennial Authority for "Canberra Tales".
Certificate - Member of the Order of Australia (AM), 2006 (Item 262) - Folio-Box 46 (MS Acc24.076)
Certificate of appointment to be a Member of the Order of Australia (AM).
Series 14. Correspondence
Correspondence and ephemera, 1979 - 1997 (File 32) - Box 5 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes correspondence, invitations and handwritten notes. Also includes dust cover for Lovers' Knots and material relating to The Midwife's Daughters.
Clive Hart, 1986 - 1999 (File 50) - Box 8 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes correspondence with Clive Hart such as post cards, cards, letters and emails. Also includes autobiography notes for Clive Hart.
Cards and invitations, 1960 - 1995 (File 57) - Box 9 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes post cards, cards, correspondence, newspaper clippings, brochures, programs, tickets, seating plans and material relating to travel. Some material in German.
Black and white photographs, c. 1980s (Items 57.1-6) - Box 9 (MS Acc24.076)
6 black and white photographs: 3 of churches and 3 proof sheets of portraits of Halligan. Some captions included on versos.
Colour photographs, 1980s (Items 57.7-11) - Binder MS Cold Store 300
5 colour photographs: 4 group and solo portraits of Halligan and Senior School Staff of CCEGGS and 1 portrait of Halligan. Please note that the photographs originally housed in File 57 were removed and are now housed in MS Cold Store 300 for preservation reasons.
Bread paper, n.d. (Items 57.12-57.13) - Folio-Box 46 (MS Acc24.076)
2 sheets of printed "bread paper" with illustrations and text written in French.
Miscellaneous correspondence and articles, 1968 - 2022 (File 60) - Box 10 (MS Acc24.076)
Cultural Sensitivity Advisory Notice: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this item may contain names, and images of deceased people and other content that may be culturally sensitive. Please also be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions within these works which reflect the author's attitude, or that of the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.
Scope and Contents Note: Includes correspondence, cards, post cards, letters, invitations, article clippings, handwritten notes and a poster for "Writers in the Park". Some material relates to Collected Stories, Words for Lucy and The Midwife's Daughters.
Colour photographs, c. 1990s-c. 2010s (Items 60.1-12) - Binder MS Cold Store 300
12 colour photographs: 11 of event attended by Halligan and 1 of group portrait at an event. Please note that the photographs originally housed in File 60 were removed and are now housed in MS Cold Store 300 for preservation reasons.
Poster - "Writers in the Park", c. 1990s (Item 60.13) - Folio-Box 46 (MS Acc24.076)
Cultural Sensitivity Advisory Notice: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this item may contain names, and images of deceased people and other content that may be culturally sensitive. Please also be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions within these works which reflect the author's attitude, or that of the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.
Scope and Contents Note: Poster for "Writers in the Park" includes Halligan as a member of the Canberra Women Writers Group.
Agents and publishers, 1986 - 1997 (File 76) - Box 13 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes correspondence with agents and publishers. Also includes agreements, royalty statements, information booklets and handwritten notes.
Agents and publishers, 1992 - 1994 (File 77) - Box 13 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes correspondence with agents and publishers. Also includes agreements and royalty statements. Some material in German.
Agents and publishers, 1991 - 1996 (File 78) - Box 13 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes correspondence with agents and publishers. Also includes agreements, royalty statements and brochures.
Agents and publishers, 1996 - 1999 (File 79) - Box 13 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes correspondence with agents and publishers. Also includes agreements and royalty statements.
Miscellaneous correspondence, c. 1990s-2007 (File 80) - Box 13 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes handwritten notes, related correspondence and agreements. Some material in French.
Agents and publishers, 1998 - 2018 (File 99) - Box 16 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes correspondence with agents and publishers. Also includes agreements and royalty statements.
Letters and cards, 1911 - 2020 (File 104) - Box 17 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes congratulatory, birthday and Christmas cards, post cards and letters to Halligan. Also includes invitations, bookmarks and brochures.
Colour photographs - Loose, 1985 - 2012 (Items 104.1-12) - Binder MS Cold Store 300
12 colour photographs: 11 sent from a friend and 1 of an artwork on cover of a card. Some captions included on versos. Please note that the photographs originally housed in File 104 were removed and are now housed in MS Cold Store 300 for preservation reasons.
Letters and cards, 1983 - 2002 (File 105) - Box 17 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes congratulatory, birthday, recovery and Christmas cards, post cards and letters to Halligan and her husband. Also includes invitations.
Letters and cards, 1971 - 2001 (File 106) - Box 17 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes congratulatory, birthday, recovery and Christmas cards, post cards and letters to Halligan. Also includes invitations.
Letters and cards, 1985 - 2003 (File 107) - Box 18 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes congratulatory, birthday, recovery and Christmas cards, post cards and letters to Halligan. Also includes invitations.
Colour photographs - Loose, 1990s (Items 107.1-3) - Binder MS Cold Store 301
3 colour photographs attached to covers of cards. Some captions included on versos. Please note that the photographs originally housed in File 107 were removed and are now housed in MS Cold Store 301 for preservation reasons.
Letters and cards, 1956 - 2015 (File 108) - Box 18 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes congratulatory, birthday, recovery and Christmas cards, post cards and letters to Halligan and her family. Also includes invitations and a program for a 1956 degree day at Canterbury University College.
Colour photographs - Loose, 1991 - 2015 (Items 108.1-5) - Binder MS Cold Store 301
5 colour photographs: 1 portrait of Halligan and 4 attached to covers of cards. Some captions included on versos. Please note that the photographs originally housed in File 108 were removed and are now housed in MS Cold Store 301 for preservation reasons.
Letters and cards, 1984 - 2007 (File 109) - Box 18 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes congratulatory, birthday, recovery and Christmas cards, post cards and letters to Halligan. Also includes invitations and an article clipping.
Letters and cards, 2000 - 2007 (File 110) - Box 18 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes congratulatory, birthday, recovery and Christmas cards, post cards and letters to Halligan and her family.
Letters and cards, 1940 - 2006 (File 111) - Box 19 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes congratulatory, birthday, recovery and Christmas cards, post cards and letters to Halligan and her family. Also includes invitations and an order of service for David Branson.
Colour photographs - Loose, 1995 - 2002 (Items 111.1-9) - Binder MS Cold Store 301
9 colour photographs: 1 attached to cover of a card, 6 of dinner event, 2 of event in Adelaide. Caption details included in associated letter or card. Please note that the photographs originally housed in File 111 were removed and are now housed in MS Cold Store 301 for preservation reasons.
Personal correspondence, 1956 - 1976 (File 112) - Box 19 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes handwritten letters from France, New Zealand and between family members. Also includes article clippings.
Personal correspondence, 1948 - 1980 (File 113) - Box 19 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes handwritten letters from France, New Zealand and between family members. Also includes an article clipping and school reports.
Colour photograph - Family, 1977 (Item 113.1) - Binder MS Cold Store 301
1 colour photograph of Lucy and James Halligan. Caption details included in associated card. Please note that the photograph originally housed in File 113 was removed and is now housed in MS Cold Store 301 for preservation reasons.
Personal correspondence, 1964 - 1982 (File 114) - Box 19 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes handwritten letters from France, New Zealand and between family members. Also includes cards, post cards, writing notes, brochures and a tourist map of France.
Personal correspondence, 1963 - 1982 (File 115) - Box 20 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes handwritten letters from France, New Zealand and between family members. Also includes cards, post cards, newspaper clippings and programs. Some material in French.
Letters and cards, 1966 - 2016 (File 116) - Box 20 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes congratulatory, birthday, condolence and Christmas cards, post cards and letters to Halligan and her family.
Colour photographs - Loose, 1986 - 2005 (Items 116.1-7) - Binder MS Cold Store 301
7 colour photographs: 3 attached covers of cards, 4 of family friends. Some caption details included in associated card. Please note that the photographs originally housed in File 116 were removed and are now housed in MS Cold Store 301 for preservation reasons.
Letters and cards, 1968 - 2016 (File 117) - Box 20 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes congratulatory, birthday, recovery and Christmas cards, post cards and letters to Halligan and her family.
Letters and cards, 1998 - 2016 (File 118) - Box 20 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes congratulatory, birthday, recovery and Christmas cards, post cards and letters to Halligan and her family. Also includes a program, article clipping and handwritten notes.
Colour photographs - Loose, c. 2000s-2013 (Items 118.1-3) - Binder MS Cold Store 301
3 colour photographs attached covers of cards. Some caption details included in associated card. Please note that the photographs originally housed in File 118 were removed and are now housed in MS Cold Store 301 for preservation reasons.
Letters and cards, 2003 - 2012 (File 119) - Box 21 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes congratulatory, birthday, recovery and Christmas cards, post cards and letters to Halligan and her family.
Colour photographs - Loose, 2007 - 2022 (Items 119.1-3) - Binder MS Cold Store 301
3 colour photographs: 1 attached to cover of card and 2 of friends. Some caption details included in associated card and versos. Please note that the photographs originally housed in File 119 were removed and are now housed in MS Cold Store 301 for preservation reasons.
Contracts and CV, 1986 - 2009 (File 141) - Box 24 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes correspondence related to contracts and agreements for publication and re-publication of Halligan's works. Also includes drafts and copies of Halligan's CV and biographical notes.
Carmel Bird, 1992 - 2013 (File 142) - Box 25 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes letters, cards and postcards between Halligan and Carmel Bird. Also includes invitations, book covers, drafts and article clippings.
Colour photographs - Loose, c. 1990s-2004 (Items 142.1-2) - Binder MS Cold Store 301
2 colour photographs: 1 attached to cover of card and 1 of the interior of a house. Some caption details included in associated card and versos. Please note that the photographs originally housed in File 142 were removed and are now housed in MS Cold Store 301 for preservation reasons.
Epicurean, 1969 - 1984 (File 143) - Box 25 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes correspondence between Halligan and Epicurean. Also includes brochures and drafts.
Heinemann and Reed Books, 1992 - 1997 (File 148) - Box 26 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes correspondence between Halligan and Heinemann and Reed Books. Also includes brochures, invitations, book covers and article clippings.
Legal correspondence, 1997 - 2007 (File 149) - Box 26 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes correspondence related to the passing of Halligan's husband Graham and other events.
National Library of Australia, 1991 - 2004 (File 156) - Box 27 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes correspondence and guides related to Halligan's donations to and appearances for the National Library of Australia.
Penguin Australia and Copyright Agency Limited, 1989 - 2004 (File 159) - Box 27 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes correspondence with Penguin Australia, Copyright Agency Limited and Public Lending Right Scheme. Also includes a book cover and agreements.
Rejection letters, 1981 - 1989 (File 161) - Box 27 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes letters and notes of rejection.
Random House, 1997 - 1998 (File 165) - Box 28 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes correspondence with Random House Australia.
Sara Ludovica, 1988 - 1991 (File 167) - Box 28 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes correspondence with Sara Ludovica.
Michael Symons and University of Queensland Press, 1984 - 2000 (File 169) - Box 28 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes correspondence with Michael Symons and University of Queensland Press.
Agents and publishers, 1999 - 2015 (File 175) - Box 29 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes correspondence with agents and publishers. Also includes agreements.
Agents and publishers, 2000 - 2002 (File 176) - Box 30 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes correspondence with agents and publishers. Also includes agreements.
Miscellaneous correspondence, 1990 - 2015 (File 189) - Box 32 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes letters and general correspondence from friends, family and organisations such as Warana Festival, Australian Book Review, Australian Society of Authors, Friends of the National Library of Australia, Victorian Women's Trust, Melbourne Writers' Festival, Australia Council for the Arts and others. Also includes article clippings. Some material in French.
Miscellaneous correspondence, 1987 - 2006 (File 190) - Box 32 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes letters and general correspondence from friends, family and organisations such as Australia Council for the Arts, Queensland Writers' Centre, New South Wales Writers Centre and others. Also includes article clippings. Some material in French.
Personal correspondence, 1965 - 2011 (File 192) - Box 33 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes letters and correspondence from friends and family. Also includes some correspondence with organisations, invitations and an order of service for Mac (Marlene) McCormack.
Personal correspondence, 1981 - 1984 (File 193) - Box 33 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes letters and correspondence from friends and family. Also includes some correspondence with organisations.
Personal correspondence, 1962 - 2006 (File 198) - Box 34 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes letters and correspondence from friends and family. Also includes some correspondence with organisations and writers' festivals. Also includes copy of "Urban Elegies" by David Brooks. Some material in French.
Miscellaneous correspondence, 1993 (File 205) - Box 36 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes general correspondence from readers, invitations and handwritten notes.
Miscellaneous correspondence, 1963 - 2022 (File 232) - Box 42 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes letters and correspondence from friends and family. Also includes some correspondence with organisations. Also includes certificates, invitations, notebooks, article clippings and handwritten notes. Some material relates to Halligan receiving the Member of the Order of Australia (AM). Some material in French.
Colour photographs - Loose, c.2000s-c. 2010s (Items 232.1-3) - Binder MS Cold Store 301
3 colour photographs: 2 of Halligan and others and 1 of a flower attached to a card. Some caption details included in associated card. Please note that the photographs originally housed in File 232 were removed and are now housed in MS Cold Store 301 for preservation reasons.
Colour photographs - Literary events, c. 1990s-c. 2000s (Items 232.4-6) - Binder MS Cold Store 301
3 colour photographs of Halligan and others at literary events. Please note that the photographs originally housed in File 142 were removed and are now housed in MS Cold Store 301 for preservation reasons.
Black and white photographs - Literary events, c. 1990s-c. 2000s (Items 232.7-17) - Box 42 (MS Acc24.076)
11 black and white photographs of Halligan and others at literary events.
CD - Colour portraits, 23 January 2006 (Item NLA.DMA001614) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 32
1 item, Vision Graphics, Data CD (any content on recordable CD-R)Inside front cover reads "23rd Jan 2006, Marion Halligan, Two sets colour portraits. Marion - open in photoshop - copy as jpeg - set resolution at 300 dpi - size s x 7 send."
Miscellaneous correspondence, 1990 - 2018 (File 233) - Box 42 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes letters and correspondence from friends and family. Also includes some correspondence with organisations. Also includes ephemeral material, invitations, pamphlets, reviews, handwritten notes, drafts and a play written by Lucy Halligan.
Agents and publishers, 1957 - 2019 (File 234) - Box 42 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes correspondence with agents and publishers. Also includes agreements, speeches, newsletters, a book cover and article clippings.
Agents and publishers, 1988 - 2023 (File 236) - Box 43 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes correspondence with agents and publishers. Also includes article clippings, invitations and certificates.
Personal correspondence, 1979 - 1990 (File 244) - Box 44 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes 3 letters from appointment diaries.
Early correspondence, 1957 - 1962 (File 245) - Box 44 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes letters and notes from publishers, newspapers, universities and individuals. Also includes handwritten copies of "The Celebration" by Halligan.
Personal correspondence, c. 1990s-2000s (File 252) - Folio-Box 46 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes letter, illustration and envelope from young reader.
Series 15. Photographic material
Photographs, 1956 - 2006 (File 72) - Box 12 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes printed photos, envelopes and correspondence.
Black and white photographs - Juno Gemes, 2006 (Items 72.1-37) - Box 12 (MS Acc24.076)
37 black and white photographs: 36 portraits of Halligan taken by Juno Gemes and 1 proof sheet.
Black and white photographs - Canberra photoshoot, c. 1990s-2000s (Items 72.38-53) - Box 12 (MS Acc24.076)
16 black and white photographs of portraits of Halligan around Canberra and a house and garden.
Black and white photographs - Loose, 1956 - 1995 (Items 72.54-106) - Box 12 (MS Acc24.076)
53 black and white photographs: 33 portraits of Halligan, 19 group photos and 1 portrait of Gough Whitlam. Some include captions on verso.
Colour photographs - Juno Gemes, 2006 (Items 72.107-108) - Binder MS Cold Store 300
2 colour proof sheets of Halligan's portraits taken by Juno Gemes. Please note that the photographs originally housed in File 72 were removed and are now housed in MS Cold Store 300 for preservation reasons.
Colour photographs - Loose, c. 1980s-c. 1990s (Items 72.109-139) - Binder MS Cold Store 300
31 colour photographs: 5 portraits of Halligan, 23 group photos, 2 portraits of Lucy Halligan and 1 of a building. Some include captions on verso. Please note that the photographs originally housed in File 72 were removed and are now housed in MS Cold Store 300 for preservation reasons.
Photographs, 1960s-2000s (File 73) - Box 12 (MS Acc24.076)
Includes an article clipping, envelopes and correspondence.
Colour photographs - Cruise, c. 1990s (Items 73.1-18) - Binder MS Cold Store 300
18 colour photographs of Halligan's cruise on Queen Elizabeth 2. Please note that the photographs originally housed in File 73 were removed and are now housed in MS Cold Store 300 for preservation reasons.
Colour photographs - Seventh Symposium of Australian Gastronomy, Canberra, 1990s (Items 73.19-22) - Binder MS Cold Store 300
4 colour photographs of groups. Please note that the photographs originally housed in File 73 were removed and are now housed in MS Cold Store 300 for preservation reasons.
Colour photograph - Portrait, c. 1990s (Item 73.23) - Binder MS Cold Store 300
1 colour photograph of Halligan. Please note that the photograph originally housed in File 73 was removed and is now housed in MS Cold Store 300 for preservation reasons.
Black and white photographs - Family, c. 1900s-c. 1960s (Items 73.24-33) - Box 12 (MS Acc24.076)
10 black and white photographs of Halligan's family and childhood. Some include captions on verso.
Colour photographs - Friends, 1995 (Items 73.34-35) - Binder MS Cold Store 300
2 colour photographs of Halligan and 2 friends. Please note that the photographs originally housed in File 73 were removed and are now housed in MS Cold Store 300 for preservation reasons.
Black and white photographs - Friends, c. 1990s (Items 73.36-39) - Box 12 (MS Acc24.076)
4 black and white photographs: 1 portrait of Halligan and 2 of Halligan's friend and 1 group photo.
85mm negatives - 26 images, c. 1960s (Items 73.40-65) - Binder MS Cold Store 300
26 85mm negatives. Please note that the negatives originally housed in File 73 were removed and are now housed in MS Cold Store 300 for preservation reasons.
Colour transparency, c. 1990s (Item 73.66) - Binder MS Cold Store 300
1 colour transparency portrait of Halligan with note "Susan Kurosawa". Please note that the transparency originally housed in File 73 was removed and is now housed in MS Cold Store 300 for preservation reasons.
35mm negatives - 5 strips - 13 images, 1991 (Items 73.67-71) - Binder MS Cold Store 300
5 35mm negative strips. Please note that the negatives originally housed in File 73 were removed and are now housed in MS Cold Store 300 for preservation reasons.
Colour photographs - Friends and workshops, 1991 - 1999 (Items 73.72-87) - Binder MS Cold Store 300
16 colour photographs of Halligan with friends and at events. Some captions included on verso. Please note that the photographs originally housed in File 73 were removed and are now housed in MS Cold Store 300 for preservation reasons.
Colour photographs - Travel, 1995 (Items 73.88-89) - Binder MS Cold Store 300
2 colour photographs of the Halligan's friend and the Fur trader's villa in Leizig. Captions included on verso. Please note that the photographs originally housed in File 73 were removed and are now housed in MS Cold Store 300 for preservation reasons.
Slides - Travel, 1995 (Items 73.90-91) - Binder MS Cold Store 300
2 slides of Halligan with a friend and a landmark. Please note that the slides originally housed in File 73 were removed and are now housed in MS Cold Store 300 for preservation reasons.
35mm negative - 1 strip - 1 image, 1995 (Item 73.92) - Binder MS Cold Store 300
1 35mm negative strip. Caption details included on original housing in File 73. Please note that the negative originally housed in File 73 was removed and is now housed in MS Cold Store 300 for preservation reasons.
Colour photographs - Travel, 1995 (Items 73.93-94) - Binder MS Cold Store 300
2 colour photographs of Halligan and Eltse? with a horse drawn carriage and a castle in Drachenfels. Captions included on verso and original housing. Please note that the photographs originally housed in File 73 were removed and are now housed in MS Cold Store 300 for preservation reasons.
Colour photographs - Loose, c. 1980s-2000s (Items 73.95-106) - Binder MS Cold Store 300
12 colour photographs of travel, events and "The Fog". Some captions included on verso. Please note that the photographs originally housed in File 73 were removed and are now housed in MS Cold Store 300 for preservation reasons.
Colour photograph - Society of Women Writers NSW 70th Anniversary, 1995 (Item 73.107) - Binder MS Cold Store 300
1 colour photograph of Halligan sitting on panel. Caption details included with associated correspondence in File 73. Please note that the photograph originally housed in File 73 was removed and is now housed in MS Cold Store 300 for preservation reasons.
Colour photographs - Loose, 1991 - 1993 (Items 73.108-117) - Binder MS Cold Store 300
10 colour photographs of travel and events. Some captions included on verso. Please note that the photographs originally housed in File 73 were removed and are now housed in MS Cold Store 300 for preservation reasons.
35mm negatives - 8 strips - 25 images, c. 1990s (Items 73.118-125) - Binder MS Cold Store 300
8 35mm negative strips. Please note that the negatives originally housed in File 73 were removed and are now housed in MS Cold Store 300 for preservation reasons.
Colour photographs - Travel, 1994 - 1995 (Items 73.126-129) - Binder MS Cold Store 300
4 colour photographs of Halligan travelling including the Fur trader's villa in Leizig. Some captions included on verso. Please note that the photographs originally housed in File 73 were removed and are now housed in MS Cold Store 300 for preservation reasons.
Colour photographs - Travel, 1991 (Items 73.130-169) - Binder MS Cold Store 300
40 colour photographs of Halligan travelling with friends. Some captions included on verso. Please note that the photographs originally housed in File 73 were removed and are now housed in MS Cold Store 300 for preservation reasons.
107mm negative - 1 image, c. 1960s (Item 73.170) - Binder MS Cold Store 300
1 107mm negative. Please note that the negative originally housed in File 73 was removed and is now housed in MS Cold Store 300 for preservation reasons.
Colour transparencies, c. 1990s (Items 73.171-177) - Binder MS Cold Store 300
7 colour transparency portraits of Halligan. Please note that the transparencies originally housed in File 73 were removed and are now housed in MS Cold Store 300 for preservation reasons.
Colour photographs - Canberra and travel, 1995-c. 2000s (Items 73.178-199) - Binder MS Cold Store 300
22 colour photographs. Some captions included on verso and associated original housings in File 73. Please note that the photographs originally housed in File 73 were removed and are now housed in MS Cold Store 300 for preservation reasons.
Black and white photograph, c. 1990s (Item 73.200) - Box 12 (MS Acc24.076)
1 black and white photograph of dining activity.
35mm negatives - 6 strips - 17 images, 1964 - 1965 (Items 73.201-206) - Binder MS Cold Store 300
6 35mm negative strips labelled "Various slides 1964-5". Please note that the negatives originally housed in File 73 were removed and are now housed in MS Cold Store 300 for preservation reasons.
World map album, c. 2008 (File 256) - Box 45 (MS Acc24.076)
Photographs of a function related to Blohm and Voss Design Authority Anzac Ship Project Meko.
Colour photographs - Function, c. 2008 (Items 256.1-28) - Binder MS Cold Store 301
28 colour photographs of Halligan and others at a function related to Blohm and Voss Design Authority Anzac Ship Project Meko. Please note that the photographs originally housed in File 256 were removed and are now housed in MS Cold Store 301 for preservation reasons.
Series 16. Physical carriers
Floppy disks - Books and other, 1990s-2000s (File 11) - Box 2 (MS Acc24.076)
Comprises 27 floppy disks. Note attached reads "Books on disc and other things".
Floppy disk - Short stories, n.d. (Item NLA.DMA001583) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 32
1 item, Verbatim DataLife MF 2HD Apple Format, 3.5" floppy diskLabel reads "Aus Post: Elopement; Highway; Split Pasta 2; Hitchlubry?; The Perfect Fish 2; Opportunity; Mushrooms; Vermilion; Where the Angel Flies; Fireman; Upstairs; By Water (Morsset?); Shuttle.
Floppy disk - CH letters, n.d. (Item NLA.DMA001584) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 32
1 item, Sony MFD-2HD, 3.5" floppy diskLabel reads "CH letters".
Floppy disk, n.d. (Item NLA.DMA001585) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 32
1 item, Sony, 3.5" floppy diskLabel reads "Hard disc copies, invoices, fed book and CH".
Floppy disk - Cover pictures, n.d. (Item NLA.DMA001586) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 32
1 item, Verbatim DataLife MF 2HD IBM Format, 3.5" floppy diskLabel reads "Cover pictures, Vermilion".
Floppy disk, n.d. (Item NLA.DMA001587) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 32
1 item, Verbatim, 3.5" floppy diskLabel reads "Biasutz(?), FG, Point, Lucy".
Floppy disk - The Point, 2001 (Item NLA.DMA001588) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 32
1 item, Sony MFD-2HD, 3.5" floppy diskLabel reads "The Point - 28.01.01, 7.02.01".
Floppy disk, n.d. (Item NLA.DMA001589) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 32
1 item, Sony MFD-2HD, 3.5" floppy diskLabel reads "Papers, childrens, essays, letters GH WF titles".
Floppy disk - Play, n.d. (Item NLA.DMA001590) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 32
1 item, Sony MFD-2HD, 3.5" floppy diskLabel reads "Play - Pipe(?), Book 111, 1 5".
Floppy disk, n.d. (Item NLA.DMA001591) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 32
1 item, Sony MFD-2HD, 3.5" floppy diskLabel reads "Shagreen Folder numbered atc. And Scully(?) edit".
Floppy disk, n.d. (Item NLA.DMA001592) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 32
1 item, Sony MFD-2HD, 3.5" floppy diskLabel reads "Biaritz(?) No thanks I'm not hungry".
Floppy disk - Papers, n.d. (Item NLA.DMA001593) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 32
1 item, Sony, 3.5" floppy diskLabel reads "Papers, Tasmania, ABR Confirt of Words, Pelicans and O Carpools, HHR, Veg gardens, Muskett, Siglo, WF stuff, Aus cookbks [cook books], Argentina Tango".
Floppy disk, n.d. (Item NLA.DMA001594) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 32
1 item, Verbatim DataLife MF 2HD Apple Format, 3.5" floppy diskLabel reads "Shagreen. Soiree, Solicitors window, Clochard(?), Autopsy, Ray 1, Ray 2, Gift wrapping, Molly and Frank, Italian Restaurant, The Perfect Fish, Cocktails, Dust, Gideon Mirren, Yellow dress, Kisses, Gran(?), Cornwall, Madonna and child, Morisset, Martine, Paris Call, End, Interlude".
Floppy disk - Cockles, n.d. (Item NLA.DMA001595) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 32
1 item, HD, 3.5" floppy diskLabel reads "Cockles".
Floppy disk, n.d. (Item NLA.DMA001596) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 32
1 item, Sony MFD-2HD, 3.5" floppy diskLabel reads "Hard disc copies, CT food, Reviews, CH, Short stories".
Floppy disk, n.d. (Item NLA.DMA001597) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 32
1 item, Sony MFD-2HD, 3.5" floppy diskLabel reads "B+G letter, Short stories from HD up to Sons of Heaven, The Fog Garden, bits of now changed".
Floppy disk - Those Women Who Go to Hotels, n.d. (Item NLA.DMA001598) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 32
1 item, Verbatim DataLife MF 2HD IBM Format, 3.5" floppy diskLabel reads "Marion Halligan complete files for Those Women Who Go to Hotels".
Floppy disk - The Golden Dress, n.d. (Item NLA.DMA001599) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 32
1 item, Sony MFD-2HD, 3.5" floppy diskLabel reads "The Golden Dress".
Floppy disk, 1994 - 1995 (Item NLA.DMA001600) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 32
1 item, Verbatim HD, 3.5" floppy diskLabel reads "Age lunch speech, Division of Love on Canberra, SH 7 15.6.94, SH 2 3 4 (2.6.95), SH 1 (3.6.95), SH 5 6 7.6.95)".
Floppy disk, n.d. (Item NLA.DMA001601) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 32
1 item, HD, 3.5" floppy diskLabel reads "Cockles of the Heart (shindex - file name), Index, glossary, bibl(?), acknowledgements dedication etc.".
Floppy disk - Short stories, n.d. (Item NLA.DMA001602) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 32
1 item, HD, 3.5" floppy diskLabel reads "Copies of short stories, mel(?) Vermilion".
Floppy disk, n.d. (Item NLA.DMA001603) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 32
1 item, Sony MFD-2HD, 3.5" floppy diskLabel reads "CT food, CT Expenses".
Floppy disk, n.d. (Item NLA.DMA001604) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 32
1 item, Sony HD, 3.5" floppy diskLabel reads "CT Food and expenses".
Floppy disk - Emails, n.d. (Item NLA.DMA001605) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 32
1 item, Sony MFD-2HD, 3.5" floppy diskLabel reads "Emails - save trash, " out".
Floppy disk, n.d. (Item NLA.DMA001606) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 32
1 item, Verbatim DataLife MF 2HD IBM Format, 3.5" floppy diskLabel reads "Halligan and Play - essay The Comfort of Words. Although this is a PC disc the essay was written on an Apple Mac in Clarisworks. Piper.".
Floppy disk, n.d. (Item NLA.DMA001607) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 32
1 item, Verbatim DataLife MF 2HD IBM Format, 3.5" floppy diskLabel reads "CT Food, letters - D(?)kintosh".
Physical carriers, 1980-2000s (File 179) - Box 30 (MS Acc24.076)
Comprises material associated with physical carriers.
Cassette - Review of Marion "Living hothouse", Marion's reviews, n.d. (Item NLA.SAVA001819) - Cassette-Box SAVA 93
1 item, Maxell UR90, Compact cassette tapeSide A label reads "ABC Books and Writing - Review of Marion - Living House". Side B label reads "Books and Writing - Marion reviews, Thea Walsh - Kate Jennings, interviewed on her Women Falling Down in the Street".
Cassette - 2XX Sound Print - Review of Marion Canberra Rococo, 26 June 1988 (Item NLA.SAVA001820) - Cassette-Box SAVA 93
1 item, BASF LH-MI 90, Compact cassette tapeSpine label reads "2XX Sound Print - Review of Marion Canberra Rococo // Sound Print 26.6.88 Interview w Marion". Side 1 label reads "2XX Sound Print - Review of Marion, Canberra Rococo". Side 2 label reads "2XX Sound Print - Interview w Marion 26.6.88".
Cassette - ABC National : "Fictions" and "Perilous Seas", 21 August 1988 (Item NLA.SAVA001821) - Cassette-Box SAVA 93
1 item, BASF LH-MI 90, Compact cassette tapeSpine label reads "ABC National : "Fictions" 21.8.88, "Perilous Seas" on side 2". Side 1 label reads "Fictions - play". Side 2 label reads "Fictions - story "Perilous Seas".
Cassette - 2XX Marion and Sarah, then Dorothy J. ABC with Robert Dessaix, 1986 (Item NLA.SAVA001822) - Cassette-Box SAVA 93
1 item, TDK D90, Compact cassette tapeBack label reads "Writer's World 10-11-85 1.30pm". Side A label reads "2XX Marion and Sara Dowse". Side B label reads "@XX Marion and Dorothy Johnston (on 19-1-1986). ABC with Robert Dessaix".
Cassette - ABC Radio National, 1999 (Item NLA.SAVA001823) - Cassette-Box SAVA 93
1 item, C60, Compact cassette tapeLabel reads "Booktalk 219/99 Broadcast Sat 3/4 Thurs 8/4, Duration 24.5 minutes, Dolby B/Mono. Included business card with inscription "Marion - Sorry to take so long. Oliver MacDonough says you were 'superb' on VF. So you were! Best, Jill".
Cassette - Braille and Talking Book Library Awards, 1994 (Item NLA.SAVA001824) - Cassette-Box SAVA 93
1 item, Compact cassette tapeCassette reads "Braille and Talking Book Library Awards 1994".
Cassette - Wrong Stack!, n.d. (Item NLA.SAVA002065) - Cassette-Box SAVA 93
1 item, Ferro Master UDX95, Compact cassette tapeLabel reads "I Walked Down The Wrong Stack, copyright P. Stuart ID678. Featuring: Sara Donse. Comp copy."
Cassette - Proceedings of the Braille Book of the Year Award, 1989 (Item NLA.SAVA002066) - Cassette-Box SAVA 93
1 item, Compact cassette tapeCassette reads "Proceedings of the Braille and Book of the Year Award 1989".
Cassette - Books and Writing - R. of Marion Interview w. Marion : "Hanged Man", n.d. (Item NLA.SAVA002067) - Cassette-Box SAVA 93
1 item, BASF LH-MI 90, Compact cassette tapeSide 1 label reads "Books and writing - review of Marion, by David English. Marion's reviews - Kunderra". Side 2 label reads "Books and writing - interview with Marion about "Hanged Man", in whole program". Marion's reviews."
Cassette - 3M Talking Book of the Year Award - Royal Blind Society, 1993 (Item NLA.SAVA002068) - Cassette-Box SAVA 93
1 item, Compact cassette tapeSide A label reads "Adult Category - 1993 Short List". Side B label reads "Variety Club Young People's Category - 1993 Short List". Adult category 1993 short list includes "Lovers' Knots" by Halligan.
Cassette - ABC Radio National, 2001 (Item NLA.SAVA002069) - Cassette-Box SAVA 93
1 item, C60, Compact cassette tapeLabel reads "Book Talk 318/01 Sat 3/2/01, Duration 24.5 minutes. Dolby B/Mono".
Cassette - Marion on Joan Dugdale, n.d. (Item NLA.SAVA002070) - Cassette-Box SAVA 93
1 item, TDK D90, Compact cassette tapeSide A label reads "ABC Books and Writing Marion's review of Joan Dugdale".
Cassette - The making of a reputation, n.d. (Item NLA.SAVA002071) - Cassette-Box SAVA 93
1 item, BASF I90, Compact cassette tapeSide 1 label reads "The Making of a Reputation - No noise reduction. Included business card with inscription "Marion - It made great radio! Cheers, Jill".
Cassette - Books and Writing, n.d. (Item NLA.SAVA002072) - Cassette-Box SAVA 94
1 item, BASF LH-MI 90, Compact cassette tapeSpine label reads "Books and Writing : 2-10-88, Books and Writing : 17-7-88". Side 1 label reads "Books and Writing 2-10-88 : review of Canberra Tales". Side 2 label reads "Books and Writing 17-7-88 (Marion) (incomplete!) Dolby".
Cassette - ABC - Books and Writing - Marion, n.d. (Item NLA.SAVA002073) - Cassette-Box SAVA 94
1 item, TDK D90, Compact cassette tapeSide A label reads "Dolby. ABC - 2CY Books and Writing - Marion's reviews: 'Death's Midwives', 'Borderline', d'Alpnget interview". Side B label reads "Same (cont.) - D. Johnston's 'Ruth', Essay on Food in fiction, Emants 'Posthumans', 'Just Desserts'".
Cassette - Books and Writing, 1988 (Item NLA.SAVA002075) - Cassette-Box SAVA 94
1 item, BASF LH-MI 90, Compact cassette tapeSpine label reads "Books and Writing: Mensonge, etc. (April 1988) (July 1988) Indian etc ". Side 1 label reads "Books and Writing, April 1988 Mensonge, etc.". Side 2 label reads Books and Writing 24-9-90 (Indian)".
Cassette - Books and Writing, 1990 (Item NLA.SAVA002076) - Cassette-Box SAVA 94
1 item, TEAC CDX90, Compact cassette tapeSpine label reads "Books and Writing 29/10/90. Radio Helicon 9/7/89". Side A reads "Books and Writing 29-10-90". Side B label reads "'Beneficiaries', read by Kirrily Nolan".
Cassette - Books and Writing, n.d. (Item NLA.SAVA002077) - Cassette-Box SAVA 94
1 item, AKAI C-90SX, Compact cassette tapeSpine label reads "Books and Writing 20/8/90 (incl. M)". Side A label reads "ABC Books and Writing 8-10-90, incl. review of 'Eat my Words', Goldsworthy". Side B label reads "Same continued".
Cassette - Books and Writing, 1995 (Item NLA.SAVA002079) - Cassette-Box SAVA 94
1 item, AGFA SR 90, Compact cassette tapeSide A label reads "Books and Writing End of 1995, Best Books Conversation, Marion and others. Brian Castro". Side B label reads "Marion on Michael Symons".
Cassette, 1994 (Item NLA.SAVA002081) - Cassette-Box SAVA 94
1 item, Sanyo, Compact cassette tapeSpine label reads "Bach, cantata 'Ich habe genug' Elysium Ensemble 21/11/94 dir Greg Dikmans, Tessa Miller, soprano, Ruth Wilkinson on Violin". Side 1 and 2 on cassette reads "Lucy and James".
Cassette - Books and Writing, 1993 (Item NLA.SAVA002082) - Cassette-Box SAVA 94
1 item, BASF I60, Compact cassette tapeSpine label reads "Books and Writing #11 '93 Mistress".
Cassette - Drabble out ANG, 1989 (Item NLA.SAVA002083) - Cassette-Box SAVA 94
1 item, TDK D90, Compact cassette tapeSide A label reads "Drabble at ANG 10.3.89, Astley 11.3.89, Drabble 11.3.89". Side B label reads "Drabble cont. 11.3.89".
Cassette - Pet shop boys, n.d. (Item NLA.SAVA002084) - Cassette-Box SAVA 94
1 item, BASF LH-MI 90, Compact cassette tapeSide 1 label reads "Pet shop boys". Side 2 label reads "Rob Dessaix LNL - Marion".
Cassette - Marion's Canadian review, Books and Writing, n.d. (Item NLA.SAVA002085) - Cassette-Box (Shared)
1 item, TDK D90, Compact cassette tapeSide A label reads "Marion's Canadian review, Books and Writing". Side B label reads "Grease".
Cassette - ABC Robert Dessaix, Marion Halligan, 1992 (Item NLA.SAVA002086) - Cassette-Box (Shared)
1 item, C30, Compact cassette tapeCassette reads "Robert Dessaix, Marion Halligan Oct 92 8.43".
Cassette - Books and Writing, 1996 (Item NLA.SAVA002087) - Cassette-Box (Shared)
1 item, TDK D90, Compact cassette tapeSide A label reads "Books and Writing - 8.12.96 Part 2".
Cassette - Untitled, n.d. (Item NLA.SAVA002088) - Cassette-Box (Shared)
1 item, Hanimex C90, Compact cassette tapeCassette - Marion on her best books, n.d. (Item NLA.SAVA002089) - Cassette-Box (Shared)
1 item, TDK B90, Compact cassette tapeSide A label reads "Marion on 2CN re her best bks".
VHS - Book Show, n.d. (Item NLA.SAVA002090) - Item NLA.SAVA002090
1 item, Philipa E180, Consumer formats - VHS etcCassette label reads "Book Show - Marion and Dinny. Peter Ross Sunday w Marion. Mayor of Casterbridge / Cousin Cousine".