Donald Murray papers concerning Sir Russell Drysdale, 1945-1971

MLMSS 6027

fonds

1945-1971

99360

Microfilm : CY 3539, frames 64-110

0.02 metres of textual material (1 folder)

Sir Russell Drysdale was born in England in 1912 and settled in Australia in 1923. He is one of Australia's best known artists and was knighted in 1969. He died in 1981. Donald Murray was a close friend of Drysdale's.

Correspondence. Four holograph letters and one postcard from Russell Drysdale (signed 'Tass') to Donald Murray (first 4 pages of one letter missing). The letter dated 31/10/1945 includes references to Donald Friend. Also included is a letter from Drysdale to G.R. Ashwell introducing Donald Murray, 1945, 1971, undated
Greeting cards, invitations, exhibition catalogue mostly signed by Drysdale, 1950, 1967, undated