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A warning to wantons

A warning to wantons, is a radio play in three acts, by Dorothy Blewett from the novel of the same name by Mary Mitchell. Mitchell's book was published in 1934. It is unknown when Dorothy Blewett adapted this play, possibly from the 1940s or 1950s. There are two carbon copies of Act 1 and one complete version of this play: Carbon copy typescript, with typescript title cover, 37 leaves (separately numbered for each act), undated.

Lady Frederick

Lady Frederick, is a radio play adapted by Dorothy Blewett from the play of the same name by William Somerset Maugham. Maugham's play was published in 1912. It is unknown when Dorothy Blewett adapted this play, possibly from the 1940s or 1950s. There is one complete version of this play: Carbon copy typescript, 32 leaves, undated.

Country store [incomplete]

The country store, is a play for television by Dorothy Blewett adapted from a short story by Myra Morris. It is unknown when Dorothy Blewett wrote this play, possibly from the 1940s or 1950s. There is one complete version of this play: Carbon copy typescript, 32 leaves, undated.

No margin for error

'No margin for error' is a typescript of a television lay by Adeline Collier and Madelaine Duke, what was adapted from the novel by Madelaine Duke, 68 numbered leaves, undated. The novel was published in 1963. On the title page the name and address of Christopher Mann has been crossed out and Dorothy Blewett's name and her Eltham address handwritten.

Duke, Madelaine, 1919-1996

Monotone

Two typescript versions of the short story (unpublished) 'Monotone'. One has15 numbered leaves, undated, and cover page says it is be 'Gemma'. The second has 19 numbered leaves, no cover page, handwritten emendations in pencil, is undated, and on the back of the pages are peoples name and billing details. Based on when most of her short stories were published, they could have been written in the 1930s.

Sign

Two typescript versions of the short story 'The sign' by Dorothy Blewett. One has 12 numbered leaves, the other 13 numbered leaves with the cover page saying it is by 'Albert Park'. Based on when most of her short stories were published, they could have been written in the 1930s.

Dorothy Blewett newspaper cuttings

Cuttings of stories written by or about Dorothy Blewett; some are related to performances of her plays; there a few theatre programmes for Quite Night and The First Joanna; and also included are cuttings on issues that interested Dorothy Blewett.

Correspondence

Correspondence, personal and professional, to Dorothy Blewett.
Box 14
Folder 13
Letters from Lewis Way to Dorothy Blewett, from approximately 1951 to 1953 (from postmarks on envelopes) and undated. It includes one card, one real photo postcard, four handwritten letters and one typescript (which critiques the play I have taken a prisoner).

Folder 14
Letters, incoming and outgoing (ten handwritten letters, 23 typescript) , telegrams (three), contracts (three) and receipts (two) to Dorothy Blewett regarding Quiet night and The first Joanna, dated 1943 to 1961 and undated.

Folder 15
One typescript letter, thirty two postcards, seven cards (one blank), two change of address cards, one handwritten good luck card, one envelope (empty), and one partial envelope with address. Dated from 1951 to 1959. Most are addressed to Dorothy Blewett; one is addressed to Elizabeth Blewett and two addressed to the sisters.

Society of Australian Writers documents

This file is comprised of few items relating to time Dorothy Blewett was secretary for the Society of Australian Writers (SAW) based at Australian House, London. It includes: a SAW sticker; a typescript letter of thanks, 30 Nov 1959, signed by the SAW Committee; two cards with SAW lectures for 1957 and 1958; and an invitation to the unveiling of a plaque in commemoration of Henry Handel Richardson with accompanying program (1957).

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