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- 1969? (Creation)
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1 volume
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Written in a Quill Pen Carbon Book is the carbon copy handwritten draft of the biography of Vida Lahey by Daphne Mayo. Original pages have been removed. Orginal and carbon copy page numbers 1 and 2 missing; carbon copy pages span from page 3 to page 26, with some emendations. It is a draft of an article written for the Society of Women Writers Of NSW Literary Competition, in 1969, by "Lilian MacArthur". On page 100 are notes by Daphne Mayo include length of time to read, suggested amendments to the text and possible reference to Vida Lahey's daily routine.
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Unrestricted access.
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Copyright applies.
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It has been stored in a folder for preservation purposes as the cover of the note book is held with sticky tape. The carbon paper is still present.
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Publication note
Bell, C. (2018). 'Bringing Daphne Back: Archival Research and Artistic Collaboration' in Ashton, J. (2018). Feminism and museums : Intervention, disruption and change :volume one. Edinburgh: MuseumsEtc.
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Box 12 Folder 2
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Prior to rehousing in October 2020, material this was housed in Box 1 Folder 1.
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- Lahey, Vida, 1882-1968 (Subject)
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Final
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Created, Linda Justo, 14-Oct-2020.