Harry F. Chaplin - album of papers concerning John Farrell, 1883-1959

MLMSS 7140

fonds

1883 - 1959

Textual Records, Graphic Materials, Clippings, Photographs

421138

1 folder - 0.01 Meters
Textual Records
Textual Records - (photocopy)
Textual Records - (typescript)
Clippings
Photographs

John Farrell (1851-1904), journalist and poet, was a contributor to The Bulletin and the chief influence on the literary career of Mary Gilmore. Harry F. Chaplin corresponded with Farrell's daughter, Olivia Macinante, who lived at Hurstville, N.S.W., concerning her father's literary papers.

Literary manuscripts by John Farrell: 'A Ballad of Red Heart Rum', MS., Date unknown, inscribed by Olivia Macinante to Harry F. Chaplin, 7 Mar. 1959; 'Bliss Indeed', MS. poem, Date unknown, signed by John Farrell; 'Driven Home', MS. poem, Date unknown, inscribed by Olivia Macinante to Harry F. Chaplin, 7 Mar. 1959; 'Professor Russell', MS., Date unknown, inscribed by Olivia Macinante to Harry F. Chaplin, 7 Mar. 1959
Letters received (4) from Olivia Macinante, 1953-1954, Date unknown
Letter from Mary Gilmore to Bill Fitzhenry, 3 Mar. 1950, with enclosed letter from Olivia Macinante to Bill Fitzhenry, 22 Feb. 1950
Newscuttings of contributions by and about John Farrell mainly in The Bulletin, 1883-1904
Typescript memoir by 'James Hackston' [Hal Gye] concerning The Albury Banner and its contributors, John Farrell and Thomas Alexander Browne, Date unknown
Photographic copy of autograph programme for 'Farewell Dinner to John Farrell by the Daily Telegraph Staff Saturday 27th June, 1903
Photograph of John Farrell, Date unknown
MS. note by Harry F. Chaplin [?], Date unknown

The papers were assembled and bound by Harry F. Chaplin.