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Typescript drafts, and printers proofs of Journalese, The godwits fly and other writings.

 Series
Identifier: MSS. Archives. 2021/05. Series B-12

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Collection contains annotated typescripts and printers’ proofs of a number of Robin Hyde’s prose works published between 1934 and 1938 including: Journalese, Passport to hell, The Godwits fly and Wednesday’s children . The collection also includes research notes made by Hyde while working on her biography of Charles de Thierry, Check to your king: the life history of Charles, Baron de Thierry, King of Nukahiva, Sovereign Chief of New Zealand. .

Dates

  • 1930s

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Not restricted

Extent

From the Collection: 0.4 metres (3 boxes and one outsize item.)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections, University of Auckland Repository

Contact:
5 Alfred Street
Private Bag 92019
Auckland 1142 New Zealand