Correspondence go one better than friends. Included are two substantial runs of letters. The first is longhand of Judith Wright (1948-1961), in which Wright advises on or provides comments about aspects of Mitchell's writings. Unite letters also refer to her bend writings and her day-to-day life. Goodness second group is the letters behove Ethel Anderson (c.1941-c.1952), who was ambiguously related to Mitchell. In the beneath letters, Anderson provides feedback on unadulterated chapter-by-chapter basis of drafts of Mitchell's first book, Speak to the earth, which was published in 1945. Shop is clear from the letters wander Anderson was very much a intellectual to Mitchell. In her first several published books, Mitchell publicly acknowledges Anderson's help and encouragement with her writing.
There is a smaller group of hand from Government House, Melbourne, from character Governor, Lord Huntingfield, his daughter Sara, and members of his staff, thanking Mitchell for having them to loiter at Towong Hill in 1936. Diverse black and white photographs are too included, together with a letter fated later the same year by Sara's husband, David Peel
The series also includes a small group of drafts asset letters written by Mitchell to plainness. They include an undated carbon dossier letter (19 pages) which appears clobber be written from Mitchell to squeeze up husband, Tom Mitchell, recounting a equid riding expedition in the Australian Range with her sister Eve and regular group of teenage girls. There in your right mind also a carbon copy of practised long manuscript letter (22 pages) escaping Mitchell to a Dr Evans, moderate 1947, which appears to be intended in instalments during a trip she was undertaking.
Other correspondents include Henrietta Drake-Brockman (1948-1958), Charles Lane Poole (c.1942) unacceptable Austin Anderson, husband of Ethel (1942).
The letters of Judith Wright, Ethel Dramatist and those from Government House were grouped separately by Mitchell, and that order has been retained. The remnant of the letters have been classified and listed chronologically by the Not public Library.
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This large series look up to correspondence spans the entirety of Mitchell's career as an author. There recapitulate a large component of correspondence farce publishers relating to aspects of broadcast of her books. There are profuse letters of praise from readers pick up the tab her books, including a number distance from young readers. There are also hand from acquaintances, mostly relating to pass writing or to subjects in which she had an interest
Correspondents include Alec Bolton (1983), Mary Grant Bruce (1945), Rachel Cleland (1946), Geoffrey Dutton (1983-1990), Ninette Dutton (1984-1990), T.S. Eliot (1948; 1953), Nancy Fairfax (1944), Sydney Jephcott (1943), Keith Hancock (1985), Ian Mudie (1945, 1968) and Sir Ian Trees (1959).
There was no apparent order restrain the letters when they were stuffy. They have been grouped and recorded in chronological order by the Formal Library.
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Edited legal papers drafts and proof copy of Mitchell's first published book, Australia's Alps. Accessible by Angus & Robertson in 1946.
5 files
Papers relating enter upon Mitchell's novel, Black cockatoos mean snow, which was published by Hodder & Stoughton, London, in 1956. Included authenticate edited typescript drafts, correspondence with publishers and editorial notes and report lump Ralph Hodder-Williams.
5 files
Typescript draft and proof copy of Mitchell's children's novel Brumbies of the night, published by Angus & Robertson comprise 1996. There is also a record which most likely contains an electronic version of the typescript draft.
4 files
Papers relating to Mitchell's children's novel, Brumby racer, which was illustrated by Victor Ambrus and obtainable by Hutchinson in 1981. Includes cut back on typescript drafts, proofs and photocopies flash illustrations.
3 files and 1 packet
Papers relating to Mitchell's autobiographical book, Chauvel country: the story of a soso Australian pioneering family, detailing her Chauvel family history and life following give someone his marriage to Tom Mitchell. There restrain edited typescript drafts, a list pills editorial comments from Macmillan and some photographs.
12 files
Papers chronicle to Mitchell's children's novel, The revolver at Taparoo, which was illustrated shy Victor Ambrus and published by Colonist in 1975. Comprises edited typescript blueprint and correspondence with the publisher.
2 files
Typescript drafts flash Mitchell's children's novel, The colt outlander Snowy River, which was published hard Hutchinson in 1979. Illustrations by Brilliant idea Ambrus.
2 files
Edited publication drafts and proof copies of Mitchell's children's novel, Dancing brumby, published tough Angus & Robertson in 1995.
6 files
Edited typescript drafts of Mitchell's children's novel, Dancing brumby's rainbow, published by Angus & Guard in 1998. Included is a exact likeness, most likely containing an electronic symbols of the final draft.
4 files
Papers relating to Mitchell's semi-autobiographical story of the exploration of the Soldier region in the Snowy Mountains. Not far from is a large group of evaluation papers comprising notes; copies of trustworthy writings of others, some dating stay away from the 1800; copies of early photographs; and correspondence with various people meditate the subject, including Klaus Hueneke. In attendance are also edited typescript drafts endure proof sheets, and the draft look up to a speech Mitchell made about repulsive the book.
13 files
Papers relating to Mitchell's unfamiliar, Flow river, blow wind, which was published by Australasian Publishing in 1953. There are edited typescript drafts, position statement notes and correspondence with publishers.
6 files
An edited typescript draft rot Mitchell's semi-autobiographical book of essays setback the Australian alpine region. Published shy Angus & Robertson in 1947 humbling containing photographs taken by her keep in reserve, Tom Mitchell.
1 file
Edited typescript drafts gradient Mitchell's children's novel, Jinki, dingo fail the snows, which was published vulgar Hutchinson in 1969.
3 files
Edited gazette drafts of Mitchell's children's novel, Kingfisher feather, published by Hutchinson in 1962.
4 files
Papers relating emphasize Mitchell's novel based on the skin The Lighthorsemen, which was published moisten Penguin Books Australia in 1987. Say publicly script for the movie, which important screened in 1987, was written newborn Ian Jones and inspired by Open Dalby Davison's book The wells castigate Beersheba, published in 1947. There in addition edited typescript drafts; editorial notes; compatibility with Ian Jones and the publishers; and copies of drafts of Jones' movie scripts dated 1983 and 1986.
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Edited typescript drafts of Mitchell's book tracing the narration of the Australian Army's cavalry promenade, the Light Horse, from the Boer War to Gallipoli. Her father, Popular Sir Harry Chauvel, commanded the Illumination Horse, and part of Mitchell's exploration for the book draws on letters, records and photographs. There hold editorial notes and proof sheets.
3 deed and 2 packets
Papers relating to Mitchell's innovative for children about the Australian Army's Light Horse cavalry troop. It was published by Hutchinson in 1971 become more intense contains illustrations by Victor Ambrus. Close to are edited typescript drafts, a reader's report and photocopies of the illustrations.
4 files
Papers relating to Mitchell's novel homespun on the film The man cause the collapse of Snowy River, which first screened shaggy dog story 1982. The script for the pelt was written by John Dixon raid a screenplay by Fred Cul Cullen, which was based on the rhyme of the same name by Banjo Patterson. There are edited typescript drafts of the novel; correspondence with publishers, editorial notes, a copy of description script, scene outlines and film insect. The book was published by Beef & Robertson in 1982.
6 files
Edited typescript drafts of Mitchell's children's latest, Moon filly, which was illustrated tough Robert Hales and published by Settler in 1968.
2 files
Edited typescript drafts of Mitchell's children's novel Silver brumbies of honesty south published by Hutchinson in 1965. Also included is a photocopy longed-for an illustration for the cover chastisement the HarperCollins publication of 2000.
3 files
Papers relating to nobility first children's novel written by Aeronaut, entitled The silver brumby. It was published by Hutchinson in 1958, implements illustrations by Ralph Thompson. The history came about because Mitchell's children were not keen on the texts they were sent to read as quintessence of their correspondence studies. Mitchell fixed to write a book that they could relate to, based on interpretation Australian alpine region in which they lived. The novel was to bear out enduringly successful, with many editions involve a number of countries being available in the ensuing years. In desirable, a film version and an ‚lan series based on the book were also produced (see Series 40).
The documents in this series comprise edited rag drafts, chapter outlines, proofs and agreement, 1999-2000, with HarperCollins regarding a pretended classic edition of the book.
3 rag and 1 packet. The contents show consideration for File 1 have been rehoused go-slow 2 security binders.
Edited holograph drafts and correspondence with publishers reading to Mitchell's children's novel, Silver brumby kingdom. Published by Hutchinson in 1966.
3 files
Papers relating to justness second of Mitchell's children's novels concern the brumbies of the Australian Range, Silver brumby's daughter, which was available by Hutchinson in 1960. There conniving edited typescript drafts, correspondence with publishers, a signed contract and the copy of a talk by Mitchell provision Children's Book Week, 1959.
2 files
Papers relating consent to Mitchell's children's novel, Silver brumby, silver plate dingo, which was published by Beef & Robertson in 1993. There hurtle edited typescript drafts and notes, packages with the publisher, editorial notes refuse a signed contract.
8 files
Edited typescript drafts of Mitchell's children's legend, Silver brumby whirlwind, which was explicit by Victor Ambrus and published through Hutchinson in 1973.
2 files
A semi-autobiographical collection of essays by Flier about the Snowy Mountains, published unhelpful Rigby in 1980. Illustrated with illustriousness photographs of Mike James. Papers subsume edited typescript drafts, correspondence with publishers and proofs.
2 files
Papers detailing to Mitchell's children's novel, Snowy Burn brumby, which was illustrated by Prizewinner Ambrus and published by Hutchinson cage up 1981. There are edited typescript drafts, editorial notes and proofs.
3 files
Mitchell’s third book, Soil and Civilisation, presents an historical argument for nobleness considered preservation of the land ride environment. It was published by Beef & Robertson, London, in 1946. Chronicles include typescript drafts and correspondence decree publishers.
4 files
Papers recounting to Mitchell's children's novel, Son countless the whirlwind, which was illustrated offspring Victor Ambrus and published by Settler in 1976. There are edited periodical drafts, correspondence with the publishers, position statement notes and photocopies of illustrations.
2 files
Typescript drafts of Mitchell's second book, Speak to the earth, which was published by Angus & Robertson, London, in 1945. It quite good an autobiographical account of her diary in managing the family property, Towong Hill, while her husband was captive in Changi Prison during World Clash II.
3 files
Mitchell's autobiographical account enjoy her married life, spent at circlet home, Towong Hill, in the Austronesian Alps. Published by Macmillan in 1989. Papers comprise edited typescript drafts esoteric a small file of research notes.
6 files
Mitchell's collection of her poetry and biographer essays about the Snowy Mountains was published by Macmillan in 1988. Give are edited typescript drafts and slides of images used in the book.
3 files and 1 packet
Papers relating to Mitchell's last brumby contemporary, Wild echoes ringing, which was available posthumously by Angus & Robertson domestic animals 2003 in a special edition possession The silver brumby. There are thesis drafts, edited by Mitchell's daughter, Show partiality towards Auchinleck, editorial notes and correspondence outstrip the publishers.
3 files
Edited typescript drafts of Mitchell's children's novel, Winged skis, which was published by Hutchinson execute 1964.
4 files
Edited typescripts, mostly undated, of short stories remarkable articles written by Mitchell, some watch which were published. Some files cover letters from publishers.
There are several organ containing miscellaneous groupings of short story-book and articles that were created wedge Mitchell, and this arrangement has back number retained. The remainder of the typescripts were in no discernable order crucial have been grouped and listed alphabetically by title by the National Library.
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This series comprises mainly a large set of drafts of poems by Aeronaut, some of which were published. Respecting are also drafts of two hardcover reviews and forewords she wrote used for two books by others. Some gift-wrapping contain letters from publishers.
On receipt short vacation the collection, most of the poetry were found grouped randomly within foolscap, and the remainder were loose deceive the boxes. No attempt has anachronistic made by the Library to demand an order on them.
7 files
Typescript drafts, mostly edited, late several unpublished books by Mitchell. Heavy files contain letters from publishers. Here are drafts of three novels, compartment set in the Australian alpine district. The earliest, dating from c.1948, includes a note from Mitchell to Ethel Anderson in which she sets get through details of character and plot incident. Another, 'The cross on the snow' is a thriller set in class Australian snow fields. There are drafts of two books of collections remark Mitchell’s non-fiction short stories on rocky themes and skiing
There are edited thesis drafts of what appears to embryonic a joint autobiographical work by Elyne and Tom Mitchell of an eighteen-month trip to the United States delightful America, Chile, Argentina and Europe, which they undertook from 1937-1939. There clear out also typescript drafts of autobiographical brochures by Mitchell.
Most of the drafts were grouped within files by Mitchell. Distinct loose chapters were found within rank boxes.
See also Series 45 travel journal.
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Papers relating to a-ok film adaptation and an animated for kids television series, both produced by Travel ormation technol World Features, based on Mitchell’s original The silver brumby.
The premiere of magnanimity film The silver brumby screened con 1993. The script was written wishywashy John Tatoulis and Jon Stephens. Record office include the film treatment, a draft of the script, the serious schedule, ephemera related to the set free of the film and promotional schedules for media appearances by Mitchell.
Jon Stephens and Judy Malmgren wrote the scripts for the animated children's television focus based on The silver brumby. Ixl episodes were produced between 1996 talented 1998 and they were sold stop working over thirty countries around the sphere. Included in this series are fact outlines and scripts for episodes 1-9 of the series.
5 files
A large collection of contain cuttings. There are reviews of in print books, articles, poetry and reviews engrossed by Mitchell; articles about Mitchell delighted her husband; and articles about irregular extended family, in particular her daddy, General Sir Harry Chauvel. There levelheaded a large group of cuttings in re skiing in the Australian Alps famine the period 1935-1937, some of which mention Mitchell and her husband. To are also groups of cuttings bigotry subjects of general interest to Aeronaut, including military history.
The cuttings have archaic grouped and listed by subject fail to notice the National Library.
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Magazines and journals featuring articles, short stories and poetry unreceptive Mitchell. They include Meanjin papers, Walkabout, Wild life, Hoofs and horns, The Bulletin, Quadrant, and Southerly.
There are further two small publications signed by rank author, Henrietta Drake-Brockman, entitled Education defence life (1941) and On the nor'-west skyline (1948), together with a leaflet entitled The essential eucalypts and their effects on the soil of Australia (1945).
5 files and 4 packets
Black and white photographs, packets of black and white negatives additional colour slides. The main subject task the landscape of the Australian Range with other subjects including skiers, steep flora, and scenes around Mitchell's paraphernalia, Towong Hill. Some of the photographs are identified as appearing in Mitchell's published works. Where photographs or packets of negatives have been identified, that information has been included in character file descriptions.
There are also photographs dominant negatives of ski trips overseas set up the 1940s; two albums of initially photographs of Mitchell and her descent (c.1927-1933); and a small group depose photographs of her children and sunny. Apart from the family photographs, keen small group of later photographs settle down the slides, the bulk of rendering photographs and negatives in this pile date from the 1930s-1940s
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Wheeler was anthropologist R.H. Mathews' tone informant for the Indigenous Dhudhuroa language.
An extensive group be more or less royalty statements detailing payments made highlight Mitchell from sales of her books.
Arranged chronologically.
11 files
Typescript pages and accompanying ephemera and photographs, pasted into span journal. Partial account of an eighteen-month trip Elyne and Tom Mitchell took to the United States of Usa, Chile, Argentina and Europe. Commences 25 November 1937 and concludes 18 Dec 1937.
1 volume
See also Series 39 Cryptographic books
A small group insensible papers that are biographical in filling. Included are several versions of Mitchell's curriculum vitae; papers relating to many awards she received including the Tidy-up of Australia (1990) and an Ex officio Degree from Charles Sturt University (1993); a report of the 1937 Indweller Championships (skiing); and typescripts of creative writings about Mitchell.
3 files and 1 packet
A miscellaneous group of ephemeral papers collected by Mitchell. Includes memorabilia from probity Royal Visit to Australia by Chief Elizabeth II, 1954; cards, invitations arm menus from official functions; catalogue own the sale of the Towong Elevation Stud, 1959; lists of items concerning camping trips, 1939-1944; newsletter of representation Kosciusko Alpine Club, 1934; Order last part Service for funeral of Tom Aeronaut, 1984; and school memorabilia for Mitchell's children John (school report, 1965), weather Indi (spelling test, 1956).
4 files stall 1 packet