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Curnow, Thomas Allen Monro, 1911-2001 : Papers
- Date
- 1872-1906, 1934-2001
- By
- Curnow, Thomas Allen Monro, 1911-2001Curnow, Jeny, 1931-2013; Baxter, James Keir, 1926-1972; Glover, Denis James Matthews, 1912-1980; Fairburn, Arthur Rex Dugard, 1904-1957; Stead, Christian Karlson, 1932-; Lilburn, Douglas Gordon, 1915-2001
- Reference
- MS-Group-2168
- Description
The Allen Curnow collection contains drafts and published versions of poetry and prose written by Curnow. Correspondence with other New Zealand writers, his family and publishers. Papers relating to literary awards and reviews Curnow received for his work. Published books by other poets annotated by Curnow from his library.
Allen Curnow was a prominent New Zealand poet. He died in Auckland, 23 September 2001.
Quantity: 263 folder(s). 16 volume(s). 5 box(es). 1.20 Linear Metres.
- Access restrictions
- Restricted - Content cannot be accessed without permission - No access without permission of Allen Curnow literary executors until 2031.
- Format
- 263 folder(s), 16 volume(s), 5 box(es), 1.20 Linear Metres, Personal correspondence, Clippings, Poetry, Manuscripts
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Inward correspondence
Date: 1979-1980
From: Curnow, Thomas Allen Monro, 1911-2001 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-2402-44
Description: Inward and outward corresponence; identified persons entered under Name below. Also includes correspondence with Dick and Betty, Epsom, Auckland; letters from Rolle, Christchurch, and letter from Michael, Tokyo, regarding his novel and New Zealand contacts. Several poems by Glover included with his letters. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.
Correspondence
Date: 1987-1991
From: Curnow, Thomas Allen Monro, 1911-2001 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-6371-14
Description: Inward and outward correspondence; includes letter from Paul, Hamilton. Other correspondents identified and entered under Name. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts
Newspaper clippings - Reviews
Date: 1973-1975
From: Curnow, Thomas Allen Monro, 1911-2001 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-2402-15
Description: Also includes royalty statements from Reeds (1973-1975); Library of Congress poetry reading by A C (4 Nov 1974) - Permission to LC to use recording - Notes made at LC on Boase, Courtney, Curnow and Tremayne; correspondence re review or nonappearance of review of `Collected Poems' in the `Listener' and letters concerning Wattie Award shortlist (1975); letter from C, `The Press' Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.
Correspondence and papers
Date: [ca 1959-1963]
From: Curnow, Thomas Allen Monro, 1911-2001 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-2402-27
Description: Most correspondents identified but also includes letter from J G [?] Brown, Blockhouse Bay Road, Auckland Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.
General, family and Nuffield leave correspondence
Date: 1972
From: Curnow, Thomas Allen Monro, 1911-2001 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-2402-49
Description: Most correspondents identified; also includes letters to and from Leslie, All Souls College, Oxford; and letter from Edwin written in Australia. Also photograph of unidentified young man. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.
Correspondence - Glover, Dudding, Brasch, Lilburn and L Cuthbertson
Date: 1 Oct 1972, 20 Sep 1973, 6 Nov 1973
From: Curnow, Thomas Allen Monro, 1911-2001 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-2402-43
Description: Correspondence largely to do with `Trees, effigies and moving objects'; and proofs for `Old Kauri Road' Other Titles - Mosaic VI/3 Other Titles - Old Kauri Road (proofs) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.
Inward correspondence
Date: 1956, 1967-1969
From: Curnow, Thomas Allen Monro, 1911-2001 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-2402-31
Description: Finding Aids: Inventory available.
Inward and outward correspondence, script and other papers
Date: 1964, 1975-1977
From: Curnow, Thomas Allen Monro, 1911-2001 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-2402-12
Description: Inward and outward correspondence with family and friends; identified persons entered under Name below. Also includes letters from Dick, Hanover; Roy; Mrs Milton Starr [?], Zaro, Washington DC; letters to John, Citizens for Rowling Campaign; D & L; and correspondence between Curnow and Pauli, London; programme for confirmation of honorary degree (Dec 1975) at Canterbury University and script for NZBC series `Looking at ourselves' (1964). Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Correspondence
Date: 1984-1991
From: Curnow, Thomas Allen Monro, 1911-2001 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-4650-11
Description: Inward and outward correspondence mainly between members of Curnow's family. Includes letters from Edwin; [?] Thayer, Titirangi; Charles and Elsie, Christchurch; and letters to cousin Faith, possibly Richmond or Pinkney; invitation to Arnold Wall's birthday held at Christopher Vine's place. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Papers relating to Curnow's plays
Date: 1966-1969
From: Curnow, Thomas Allen Monro, 1911-2001 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-7574-52
Description: Correspondence relating to the the production of Curnow's plays in New Zealand and the broadcast of `The Duke's miracle' by Radio Prague; also cuttings of reviews. Includes partial corrected typescript of `Dr Pom. A Kind of comedy' Quantity: 1 folder(s).