New Zealand novelist. Used pseudonym John Guthrie. Born in New Plymouth, where he worked as a journalist and following a rugby accident had a leg amputated. Attended Canterbury University College and was nominated for a Rhodes Scholarship. He wrote his first novel, `The Little country' in 1935. In 1938 he returned to London where he was a journalist, wrote and served with the RAF during World War II. Wrote seven novels, including `The Seekers', and in 1946 published a memoir of his father, `The Man in our lives'. Representative at PEN 1948 Conference at Copenhagen and 1949 executive meeting in London. Returned to New Zealand in 1954 but died on the journey back to England.
Brodie, John, 1905-1955
Brodie, Jack, 1905-1955, Guthrie, John (Pseudonym), 1905-1955
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"The seekers" world premiere, Majestic Theatre Wellington, Thursday 24 June 1954. The H...
Date: 1954
From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to cinemas, movies, films and film screenings in New Zealand]
Reference: Eph-A-CINEMA-1954-01
Description: A programme for the Premiere of the movie "The seekers", a J Arthur Rank production from the novel by New Zealander John Guthrie (pen-name of John Brodie), starring Jack Hawkins, Laya Raki, Glynis Johns, Noel Purcell and Kenneth Williams. The premiere was screened in honour of the Wellington City Missioner Harry Squires, whose biography appears near the front of this booklet, with photographs throughout. This film was released in America as "Land of fury". Two copies held. Quantity: 1 booklet. Physical Description: Booklet of 30 pages each 247 x 187 mm
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J Arthur Rank Organisation: The seekers. Souvenir programme. Magazine compiled by Georg...
Date: 1954
From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to cinemas, movies, films and film screenings in New Zealand]
By: J Arthur Rank Organisation Ltd
Reference: Eph-A-CINEMA-1954-02
Description: Booklet tells the story of the making of the film "The Seekers" starring Jack Hawkins, Laya Raki, Glynis Johns, Noel Purcell, Inia Te Wiata and Kenneth Williams. It contains messages for J Arthur Rank and R J Kerridge, and contains photographs of the main actors, the director Ken Annakin, producer George Brown and author John Guthrie (real name John Brodie). This film was released the same year in the United States, under the title "Land of fury". Two copies held. Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 20 pages, each 235 x 178 mm. Provenance: Donated by Ms Robyn Favell, Wellington, in 2007.
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Miscellaneous letters to Ian Donnelly
Date: 1924-1970
From: Donnelly, William Ian McLaren, 1901-1956 : Letters and papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11454-03
Description: Folder contains correspondence to Ian Donnelly, mainly from his editors, between 1924 and 1956. Names and other information about correspondents has been provided by the donor. Also contains a book cover from Donnelly's book, 'The Joyous Pilgrimage', obituaries for Donnelly, and correspondence sent to Donnelly's wife following his death in 1956. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed matter
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Inward correspondence and other papers
Date: [1926-1975]
From: Lawlor, Patrick Anthony, 1893-1979 : Papers
Reference: 77-067-1/1
Description: Correspondents entered under Name except where unidentified Quantity: 1 folder(s). Cartoon by John McNamara, as a Christmas card
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Artist unknown :Eleanor & Jack Brodie (ink wash). [1940-1955].
Date: 1940 - 1954
By: Matthews, Richard, active 2000
Reference: A-345-003
Description: Shows Eleanor and John Brodie seated at a table in a cafeteria, with empty cups, saucers, and plates, salt and pepper set, sauce bottle, and menu. There is a mirror, reflecting some of John Brodie's head. Eleanor Brodie wears a hat and coat, and her handbag rests on the table beside her. The wall is tiled part way up. Inscriptions: Verso - centre - {Title] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Wash drawing, on sheet stuck to card, 240 x 353 mm. Provenance: Donated by John Brodie's nephew, Mr Richard Matthews, in 2000. Transfers: Other material deposited in Manuscripts..
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New Zealand writers, A - L.
Date: 1920-1965
From: Lawlor, Patrick Anthony, 1893-1979 :Photographs of New Zealand writers, and Lawlor's offices
Reference: PAColl-6260-1
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Correspondence relating to Confessions of a journalist
Date: 1935-1936
From: Lawlor, Patrick Anthony, 1893-1979 : Further papers
Reference: 86-105-057
Description: Original file of letters received re Lawlor's `Confessions of a journalist'; identified persons entered under Name. A letter from Robin Hyde (Iris Wilkinson) is meant to be in the folder and it may be the pencilled one with unidentifiable initials or one sent from Hastings. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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Letters
Date: 1929-1963
From: Schroder, John Henry Erle, 1895-1980 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0280-21A
Description: Letters (2 each) from Jessie McKay (1929) - James K Baxter (1968) - John Brodie (1935) - Frank Sidgwick (1923-24) - Johannes Andersen (1933) - Frank Sargeson (1938, 1953) Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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Inward correspondence and other papers
Date: [1930-1970]
From: Lawlor, Patrick Anthony, 1893-1979 : Papers
Reference: 77-067-1/6
Description: Includes poems in file on James K Baxter: untitled; `The Sphinx' (1942); `The Sea-Lion' (1941); `Night song' (for John (Dec 1952); `Charm to keep away the rats' (10 Jun 1953); and `Song of Shell-shock Hogan' Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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Hurst, Edward, fl 1950-1960s :[Portrait of John Brodie]. 1952.
Date: 1952
By: Hurst, Edward, active 1950-1960s; Matthews, Richard, active 2000
Reference: G-249
Description: Shows a head and shoulders portrait of the writer John Brodie (John Guthrie) in a suit and tie. Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Charcoal, on sheet 630 x 465 mm.(sight) Transfers: Other material deposited in Manuscripts..
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Brodie, John, 1905-1955 : Papers
Date: [1924-1997]
By: Brodie, John, 1905-1955
Reference: MS-Group-0891
Description: The collection comprises correspondence between Brodie and his family, correspondence files relating to his work as a writer and correspondence with other writers including Somerset Maugham, Osbert Sitwell, Noel Streatfield and others. It also includes drafts of unpublished works; copies of Brodie's published works; clippings about Brodie and reviews of his work; publicity material relating to `The Seekers'; and other papers Source of title - Supplied Brodie was an ex-patriate New Zealander based in England who worked as a journalist but also published novels and a memoir Quantity: 36 folder(s). 10 volume(s). 0.45 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, mss, typescripts and printed matter Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Photographs of Brodie.
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Brodie, John, 1905-1955 :Photographs of John Brodie
Date: ca 1950-ca 1955
By: Moore, David, active 1950s
Reference: PAColl-6243
Description: Photographs of John Brodie, mostly by David Moore. Quantity: 52 b&w original photographic print(s). 10 b&w photo-mechanical print(s).
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Dalton, Muriel, fl 1967-1999 : Collection of letters
Date: [1927-1983]
By: Dalton, Muriel, active 1975-1999
Reference: MS-Papers-6541
Description: Comprises a collection of letters given to Dalton in 1967, to which further letters were added in 1968; draft letter from Dalton to Lawlor and reply; and letter from Turnbull Library following Dalton's donation of a Robin Hyde letter to the Library (1983). Includes list of correspondents. Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - See TAPUHI for further collections of Lawlor literary correspondence Dalton received the letters as a prize from Pat Lawlor for winning a song of Wellington competition under the auspices of the New Zealand Women Writers' Society in 1967 Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and typescript Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Ms M Dalton, Upper Hutt, Apr 1999
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Brodie, John, 1905-1955 : Two letters to Pat Lawlor
Date: 20 Jun 1948, 21 May 1949
By: Lawlor, Patrick Anthony, 1893-1979
Reference: MS-Papers-3644
Description: The letters contain Brodie's reports to the New Zealand branch of PEN. Also dinner menu. Source of title - Supplied title Brodie was a writer (who wrote under the name of John Guthrie). He was New Zealand delegate to the 1948 PEN conference in Copenhagen and the 1949 PEN international executive meeting in London. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (3 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mr Pat Lawlor, Wellington, 1967
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Scanlan, Nelle Margaret, 1882-1968 : Papers
Date: 1921-1950
By: Scanlan, Ellen Margaret, 1882-1968
Reference: MS-Papers-0232
Description: Letters home to her family while abroad, 1921-1928; correspondence with H Bolitho, A Alpers, J Brodie, J Galsworthy, A E Mulgan and other writers; mss of novels; newspaper clippings of articles by and about Nelle Scanlan and her novels Quantity: 26 folder(s). 0.26 Linear Metres. Finding Aids: Inventory available.
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Artist unknown :[Portrait of John Brodie. 1950s?]
Date: 1940 - 1954
By: Matthews, Richard, active 2000
Reference: G-248
Description: Shows a three quarter-length portrait of the writer John (Jack) Brodie, also known as John Guthrie. He wears a suit and tie, and has a walking stick because of an amputated leg. Quantity: 1 oil(s). Physical Description: Oil on canvas, 44 x 342 mm (sight) Provenance: Donated by John Brodie's nephew, Mr Richard Matthews, in 2000. Transfers: Other material deposited in Manuscripts..