Rome Warren papers

MLMSS 11181

fonds

1952-2002

Textual Records, Graphic Materials, Photographs, Architectural and Technical Drawings, Nonmusical Sound Recordings, Moving Images

9611647

2.24 metres of textual material (13 boxes) includes photographs - typescript, manuscript, photographs, clippings
0.48 metres of audiocassettes, videocassettes, and audiotape reels (3 boxes)
1 computer disc - floppy disk - 3.5 in

Rome Warren (born Alison Rosemary Marks) wrote under several pseudonyms, including Romie Hill, Arne Paule, Ruth Barrett, and Munganye. She was married to radio and screenwriter Denys Burrows. Her work, both published and unpublished, includes short stories, poetry, novels, stage plays, and radio plays, as well as non-fiction works on parapsychology.

As Romie Hill, Warren wrote "Catch Kandy", an Australian children's television series scripted by Burrows and produced by Australian Film Productions. It was shot in colour on location in Sydney, Australia, premiering on the Seven Network in Australia on 12 May 1973 and ran for 13 episodes.

Comprises typescript, manuscript, and printed drafts of Rome Warren's writings, both published and unpublished, including short fiction, novels, poetry, playscripts, and non-fiction writing on parapsychology, social, and environmental issues. Includes press cuttings, correspondence, photographs, and certificates. Also includes screenplays and radio scripts by Denys Burrows.

BOX 1
Scrapbooks of press cuttings, 1952-1987 (subjects include: Warren's short fiction printed under various pseudonyms; Warren's plays; parapsychology; environmental issues; "Catch Kandy" television series
Typescript proposal for "Catch Kandy Club", by Denys Burrows
Manuscript and typescript chapters and drafts of seminar series on parapsychology
Booklet of sheet music for "Catch Kandy"

BOX 2
Correspondence, pamphlets, press cuttings, and opinion pieces
Psychic and astrological reports for Rome Warren, 1999-2000
Typescripts of stories
Fliers, receipts, greeting cards,
Architectual plans for home at North Arm Cove

BOX 3
Drafts and periodicals about various political, economic, and social topics
Correspondence regarding recovering shares bequeathed by her father
Manuscripts and typescripts, including sheet music for children’s plays
Press cuttings, leaflets, and biographical notices about Krishnamurti
"1881" : typescript screenplay by Denys Burrows

BOX 4
Bound copies of works by Warren, including: poetry, parapsychology, politics

BOX 5
Drafts, notes, and typescripts of various works on parapsychology
Correspondence regarding "Munganye"
Awards & certificates for stories

BOX 6
Drafts of novel "Summer Girl"
Draft of "New Revelations", with ms. corrections
ms. sheet music and lyrics

BOX 7
Typescripts, including books on parapsychology, fiction, and autobiography "When I Was Young"

BOX 8
Exercise books of ms. drafts: plays, novels, parapsychology, opinion pieces

BOX 9
Typescripts of fiction and parapsychology
Press cuttings about "Catch Kandy"

BOX 10
Typescripts of fiction and parapsychology


BOX 11
Typescripts of "The Third Wind" radio series by Denys Burrows
Corrected typescripts of Munganye poems and other writings

BOX 12
Typescripts (includes script of "Skippy" episode 133 "The Honeymooners", and radio series "The Revolt of Christopher Crump", both by Denys Burrows)
Publishing contracts

BOX 13
Typescripts, including "Times without Time" / "Beyond Belief", with ms. corrections and alterations

BOX 14
Audio cassettes

BOX 15
Audio cassettes

BOX 16
Video cassettes and reels
3.5 inch floppy disk "Rome Book Finale plus artwork Word 97 doc"

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