This subseries consists of a copy of a letter from David Malouf to Yvonne Smith discussing the writing of An Imaginary Life, and extracts selected and typed by David Malouf from the diary he kept when writing An Imaginary Life. The letter and diary extracts show that the various pieces were written within a short time frame, commencing with the “poppy passage” on Sunday 24th October 1976 and with the rest following soon after.
Comprises: Photocopy of original letter from David Malouf to Yvonne Smith, 29 Nov 2001, 4 p., handwritten [original water-damaged]; Typed copy of letter from David Malouf to Yvonne Smith, 29 Nov 2001, 3 p.; Photocopy of diary extracts selected and typed by David Malouf from the diary he kept when writing An Imaginary Life, 21 Oct 1976 to 10 Nov 1976, 3 p., typescript [original water-damaged]; Re-typed version of the diary extracts, with explanatory material by Yvonne Smith, 4 p.

The subseries has the drafts, notes and typescript of Vida Lahey :artist written by Daphne Mayo under the pseudonym of Lilian Macarthur; permits; identiifcation documents; ephemera; personal documents; handwritten notes, writings, scribblings and copious lists for all areas of her life.

Documents, invitations, financial records, and personal papers relating to Colin Basil Peter Bell and Theodora Sybil Frances Bell (nee Needham). Most of Colin Basil Peter Bell's correspondence can be found in Series A.

Correspondence from 1980 to 1982.

5 files of material relating to family history research undertaken by Michael White about the Nicholson, Morisset and Vaux families including correspondence, genealogical research notes, photographs, family trees, newspaper cuttings and a small collection of rugby union ephemera.

Documents relating to the writings of Judith Rodriguez.

Maps of locations, correspondence and photographs of family properties including Lota House at Manly, Nindooinbah near Beaudesert and Bluff Downs near Charters Towers. Also, 'Here on a visit' manuscript written by Agnes Helena Wansey, giving an account of her childhood at Lota House and related correspondence.

Receipts, invoices, correspondence relating to works of art and Sydney studio, from 1926 to 1979.

Letters and postcards from Judith Rodriguez to David Malouf.