This collection contains published and unpublished manuscript and typescript drafts of poems and some prose pieces by John Blight, correspondence with individuals including Thomas Shapcott, Judith Wright, Bruce Beaver and Barbara Giles, and organisations, newspapers and literary societies. Also included are congress and festival pamphlets and papers, newspaper clippings and family photographs.
Blight, John, 1913-
Two holograph versions, signed and dated 31.5.74. On verso of version (b): Places [working notes for a poem], holograph, signed, dated 2.12.74.
Blight, John, 1913-
Holograph poem, signed and dated 17.11.1974. On verso: For Bruce Beaver [poem], typescript, dated 6.9.74.
Blight, John, 1913-
Typed poem, dated in ink 4.6.74, with typed signature. Also annotation in ink on bottom of page: New P. 8/7/73 (33.
Blight, John, 1913-
Correspondence with Australian authors, mostly concerning his publication Whales, a celebration (1983) and the Harbourfront Literary Festival in Toronto, Canada.
Gatenby, Greg, 1950-
Includes letters from John Blight submitting his manuscript " Down stream" to Angus & Robertson and the publishing company's assessment and reply. Also includes letters between Beatrice Davis and John Blight on the literary scene.
Blight, John, 1913-
Working notes for a poem, signed and dated 18.2.74.
Blight, John, 1913-
Holograph poem, signed and dated 2.11.1974.
Blight, John, 1913-
Working notes for a poem, signed and dated 4.12.74. On verso: Written with a journalist's pen [poem], typescript, dated 25.11.74. Accompanied by manilla folder with handwritten list of poems.
Blight, John, 1913-