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Papers of Nigel Roberts
MSS 083

Collection Title

Papers of Nigel Roberts

Collection Identifier

MSS 083

Inclusive date(s)

1970 to 1987

Extent and Medium

2 boxes + 2 AV boxes + 1 folio

Category

Literature

Subject: Terms(s)

Subject: Person(s)

Collection Description

Literary papers, including correspondence, poetry, illustrations and video tapes of readings. The collection also includes an album of unidentified photographs.

Administrative / Biographical history

Nigel Roberts is a New Zealander and Australian poet. Since coming to Australia in his twenties, he has taught at high schools and contributed to Australian poetry. He is best known as part of the 'generation of 1968' Australian poetry scene. As well as his poetry, he has edited a number of anthologies, including Off the Page (1990) and Post-Modern Writing (1979).

References:
Author record, Nigel Roberts, AustLit (www.austlit.edu.au), St Lucia: The University of Queensland, 2002-. [Retrieved from https://www.austlit.edu.au/austlit/page/A19036, 30/01/2019].

Acquisition Details

The collection was acquired from Nigel Roberts in 1988.

Scope and Content

A collection of literary papers of Nigel Roberts, including correspondence with significant poets including П. O., Richard Tipping, Vicki Viidikas. The collection also includes poetry, illustrations and news clippings, as well as a seven video tapes and an album of unidentified photographs.

Access Restrictions

Other

Access: Open Access

This collection contains a variety of copyright material. Copyright is held by the creator of each item. Specific conditions for this collection are listed below. If no conditions are stipulated then the standard terms of the Copyright Act apply for published and unpublished items. Digitised material from manuscript collections is provided to clients by UNSW Canberra in good faith for private study and research only, and may not be published or re-purposed without the express and written permission of the individual legal holder of that copyright. Refer also to the UNSW copyright, disclaimer and takedown policy.

Copying: Copying of material authored by Nigel Roberts for private study and research is approved.

Existence and Location of Orginals

Special Collections, UNSW Canberra

Disclaimer

This collection contains a variety of copyright material. Copyright is held by the creator of each item. Specific conditions for this collection are listed above. If no conditions are stipulated then the standard terms of the Copyright Act apply for published and unpublished items. Digitised material from manuscript collections is provided to clients by UNSW Canberra in good faith for private study and research only, and may not be published or re-purposed without the express and written permission of the individual legal holder of that copyright. Refer also to the UNSW copyright, disclaimer and takedown policy.

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