Robert G. Barrett further papers, 1985-2005

MLMSS 9561

fonds

1985 - 2005

Textual Records, Clippings

1184280

2 boxes of textual material - 0.30 metres

Robert G. Barrett (1942-2012) was a popular Australian author of numerous books, most of them featuring larrikin bouncer Les Norton. He also wrote other single book stories. 'So What Do You Reckon?' is a collection of Barrett's columns from when he was a columnist for the Australian People magazine. He sold over 1 million books in Australia. He died 20 September 2012.

Reference:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert G. Barrett (accessed 05/11/2012)

BOX 1
Draft of 'So What do you Reckon?', ca. 1989. Typescript

Notes etc. for 'Davo's Little Something'. Ms and typescript.

Notes, drafts and other papers re 'The Ultimate Aphrodisiac' (2002) and other books. Includes fragment of a television script, 1981. Ms and typescript.

Letters from fans, 1988-1997. Correspondents include Valerie Parv.

General correspondence, being letters received & copies of letters sent, 1985-2002. Correspondents include Tim Winton.

Faxes and letters received and copies of letters sent, 1990-1999.

BOX 2
Letters received from American and Canadian women, 1988-1998, after Barrett placed an advertisement in 'Alaska Men Magazine'.

Newscuttings, 1980s-2005.

Itineraries for author tours and writers' festivals, 1993-1998. Includes printout from Barrett's website.

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