Collection 6: Peter Corris further papers, 1978-2008

MLMSS 9156

sub-fonds

1978-2008

Textual Records, Nonmusical Sound Recordings, Clippings

826096

0.85 metres of textual material (5 boxes)

Peter Corris further papers, 1978-2008. The collection comprises drafts of unpublished novels and stories, and of six Cliff Hardy novels, including Deep Water (2009), Open File (2008), Appeal Denied (2007), The Undertow (2006), The Big Score (2007) and Saving Billie (2005). Also included are drafts of his historical novel, The Journal of Fletcher Christian (2005); material relating to writing conferences attended by Corris and published book reviews by him; correspondence, mainly with family, friends, literary agents and publishers; and two sound cassettes of his interviews on ABC Radio National by Ramona Koval (Books and Writing), 9 Oct. 2005, and Kate Evans (Life Matters), 13 Dec. 2005

BOX 1

Saving Billie: a Cliffy Hardy novel, typescript publisher’s first draft with editor’s manuscript annotations (pub. 2005)
Appeal denied: a Cliff Hardy novel, typescript draft with manuscript annotations (pub. 2007)
The undertow: a Cliffy Hardy novel, typescript publisher’s first draft with editor’s manuscript annotations (pub. 2006)
The undertow: a Cliffy Hardy novel, typescript draft, ‘second version rewrite’ with manuscript annotations (pub. 2006)
The big score: Cliff Hardy cases, typescript draft with manuscript annotations (pub. 2007)

BOX 2

The big score: Cliff Hardy cases, typescript second draft, 5 Oct. 2006 (pub. 2007)
The big score: Cliff Hardy cases, typescript publisher’s first draft with editor’s manuscript annotations (pub. 2007)
Open file: a Cliff Hardy novel, typescript draft (pub. 2008); computer printout of email from Patrick Gallagher to Peter Corris with Allen & Unwin’s house reader’s comments, 15 June 2007; 16 pages of Corris’ typescript amendments and note to Gallagher, 21 June 2007
Open file: a Cliff Hardy novel, typescript draft with manuscript annotations (pub. 2008)
Open file: a Cliff Hardy novel, typescript publisher’s first draft with editor’s manuscript annotations (pub. 2008)
Deep water: a Cliff Hardy novel, typescript draft with Jean Bedford’s corrections (pub. 2009)

BOX 3

‘The journal of Fletcher Christian’, typescript second draft with manuscript annotations (pub. 2005)
‘The journal of Fletcher Christian’, page proofs with manuscript annotations (pub. 2005)
‘Bryant Bay cool’, a young adult novel published by Lothian as ‘Blood brothers’, typescript first draft with manuscript annotations (pub. 2007)
‘Bryant Bay cool’, typescript second draft with manuscript annotations (pub. 2007)

BOX 4

‘Wishart’s Quest’, typescript draft with manuscript annotations, (pub. 2009)
‘The colonial queen’, typescript draft with manuscript annotations (pub. 2011)
‘Standing in the shadows: three novellas’, published as ‘Standing in the shadow: three novellas’, typescript draft with manuscript annotations (pub. 2013)

BOX 5 - RESTRICTED

Folder labelled ‘Saving Billie’, being copies of book reviews, 2006
Folder labelled ‘The undertow’, being correspondence and copy of contract with Allen & Unwin, correspondence with Cameron Creswell Agency, notes, newscuttings of book reviews, 2005-2006
Folder labelled ‘Appeal denied’, being correspondence with Allen & Unwin, copies of draft covers, notes, newscuttings, 2007
Folder labelled ‘Open file / Deep water’, being correspondence with Allen & Unwin, research notes, 2007-2008
Folder labelled ‘The journal of Fletcher Christian’, being newscuttings and photocopies of articles relating to Pitcairn Island, book reviews, 2004-2005
Folder labelled ‘Blood brothers’, being correspondence with Hachette Livre Australia, monthly sales details, and newscuttings of book reviews, 2007
Folder labelled ‘Wishart’s quest', being research notes and newscuttings, 2005
Folder labelled ‘Colonial queen’, being research notes, ca. 2005
Memorandum of agreement between Peter Corris and Lothian Books, 2005

Folders (3) containing notes, programs, newscuttings, correspondence, etc., relating to writing conferences attended by Corris, also many published book reviews written by Corris, 1978-2008

Expanding file of correspondence arranged alphabetically:

1. FJ Allen, friend and Emeritus Professor of Prehistory, re travel, friends and JA book, 2007-2008
2. Anthony Ackroyd, comedian and quiz master, email to Corris and Jean Bedford, re thanks for support, 2006
3. Mary Alderson, fan, re Hardy books, 2006
4. Dr John Burgess, endocrinologist re Corris’ health status, 2005-2006
5. Elaini Benisti, agent, concerning payment for translations of Hardy book, 2005
6. Lindsay Bower to Corris and Corris’ reply re book on publishing policy, including mention of Thea Astley, 12 Sept. 1979
7. Graeme Blundell, friend and reviewer to Corris with Corris’ reply re Hardy novel, 2008
8. Professor Warren Bebbington, Pro Vice-Chancellor University of Melbourne, to Corris re Corris’ criticism of university’s donation-seeking form letter, 2007
9. Corris to Bruce Beresford, film director, and Beresford’s reply re Beresfords’ book, 2007
10. Gisela B[?] to Corris, thanks for sending ‘Sweet and sour’, 2007
11. George Bell, relation to DO Bell of the Solomons, re photos and book ‘Lightning meets the west wind’, 1999
12. Pierre Bondil, Frech translator of Hardy book, 1993
13. Ruth Corris, daughter, to Corris re UK travel, 2005
14. Christopher Corris, brother, re life and work, 1999
15. Meredith Curnow, editor, to Corris and Corris’ reply re ‘The journal of Fletcher Christian’, 2005
16. Ian Curwen-Walker to Corris and Corris’ reply re Manx heritage, 2006
17. David Cullen, Pitcairn enthusiast, to Corris, 2006
18. Corris to Premier Bob Carr and Carr’s reply re ALP policy, 1998
19. Corris to Rose Creswell, agent, and replies re writing arrangements, payments, 1991-1992, 1999
20. Clare Drysdale, publisher, to Corris re ‘Saving Billie’ and web page etc., 2005
21. Sheila Drummond, agent, to Sandra Black, publisher, re ‘Sweet and sour’, 2000
22. Cathy Fischer to Corris critical of Corris’ review of book about Vietnam War, 2007
23. Bob Gollan, Emeritus Professor of History, A.N.U., response to Corris’ article about study in the 1960s.
24. Corris and Jean Beadford to Bob Gollan re letter critical of Howard government, and Bob Gollan’s reply, 2005
25. Bill Garner, friend and literary collaborator, several letters re life, writing etc., plus Corris to Garner, 2005
26. Patrick Gallagher, publisher and friend, re writing proposals and request for endorsement of book not met with response from Gallagher, 2006
27. Corris to Kate Grenville re ‘The secret river’, 2005
28. Kate Grenville to Corris re ‘The journal of Fletcher Christian’, 2005
29. Corris to Helen Garner and Garner’s reply re invented remarks in newspaper article, 2008
30. State Library payment for archive, 2005
31. Deidre Hill to Corris re thanks for donation to Australian authors benevolent fund, 2007
32. Victor Hayward to Corris re his father boxer ‘Tommy Smith’, 2007
33. Ben Harrington, fan, to Corris, 2007
34. Sophie Hamley, agent, re aborted idea of Mick Young book; same to Corris re rejection of historical novel, 2006
35. Nathan Hollier to Corris re Corris declining to address ‘Overland’ gathering, 2005
36. Ashley Hay, editor, sending copy of ‘The Bulletin’ with story by Corris, 2005
37. Sandra Harvey, author, thanking Corris for launching book, n.d.
38. Carl Harrison-Ford, editor, re ‘Lords of the ring’ and inquiry about reviewing work, 1980
39. John Kerr, publisher, to Corris, plus correspondence with Lesley McFadzean, agent, re book proposal, 2005-2006
40. Jo Jarrah, editor, re writing etc., 2005
41. Toni Johnson-Woods to Corris re writing, 2005
42. Corris to Stephen Knight, Professor of English, UK, re ‘Mystery of a Hansom Cab’, 2005
43. Ashley Keith, Private Investigator, to Corris re memoir, and Corris’ reply, n.d.
44. Beverley Kingston, ex Associate Professor of History, U.N.S.W. and friend, letters and numerous emails with Corris re writing, books, life etc., 2006-2008
45. Dr Sean Kristoffersen re health status of Corris, 2007
46. John Legge, ex Professor of History, Monash University, form letter re foundation for scholar with personal letter from Corris and JL reply, 2006
47. Lesley McFadzean, agent, numerous emails re writing, payment etc., plus postcard thanks for book dedication, 2005-2007
48. Felicity McApline, publicist, re Germaine Greer to launch book, n.d.
49. Corris to Frank Moorhouse, congratulations on piece of journalism, 2007
50. Val Mead, sister, two letters to Corris re books etc., 2007
51. Margaret McDonald, former wife, two emails to Corris re books, reminiscences etc., 2005-2006
52. Dorothy McDonald, cousin, thanks for ‘The journal of Fletcher Christian’, 2005
53. Julio Machado to Corris re book review, and Corris’ reply, 2008
54. Melanie Ostell, editor, to Corris forwarding proof copy for strap line, 2006
55. Bob Power, boxing historian, re Les Darcy etc., 1979
56. Denise Pickles, online book reviewer to Corris, two letters re ‘Sweet and sour’, 2006
57. Random House, publisher, royalty statement, 2006
58. Dr Glynis Ross, endocrinologist, re health status of Corris, 2005
59. Corris to RSPCA re return of dog, 2005
60. Corris to Lyndall Ryan, ex Professor of History and friend, and three replies by Ryan, re history seminar on Manning Clark, plus views on Kate Grenville, history etc., 2007
61. Peter Ryan, former MUP head, to Corris re reviewing etc., 2005
62. Peter Ryan to Evan Whitton, editor National Times, forwarded to Corris re reviewing, 1978
63. Jacob Rosenberg, author, to Peter Corris re thanks for review, 2007
64. Sheriff and Attorney General to Corris re jury duty, 2007
65. Stuart Stansfield, radio announcer, to Corris and reply re interview, 2006
66. Jeffrey Sporrow, Overland magazine, acceptance of Corris article, 2007
67. Rupert Thompson, UK writer and friend to Corris and Bedford, two letters and Corris’ reply, 2007
68. John Taylor, reader, re ‘The journal of Fletcher Christian’, 2006
69. Kay Watkins, golfing friend, to Corris, n.d.
70. Heather Wearne, former academic and friend, re ‘The journal of Fletcher Christian’, 2005
71. Michael Wilding, writer and friend, re literary matters, 2007
72. Corris to Victoria Watson-Corris in reply to [missing] letter re Manx heritage, 2006


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Series 01: Peter Corris sound recordings

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