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Title
Three illustrated letters from Hugh McCrae to Alfred and Mirrie Hill and one illustrated poem by Hugh McCrae, ca.1940-ca.1957
Creator
Alfred Hill, 1869-1960
Call number
MLMSS 7960
Level of description
fonds
Date

ca. 1940 - ca. 1957
Type of material
Textual Records, Graphic Materials, Drawings
Reference code
887785
Physical Description
0.01 metres of textual material (1 folder)
ADMINISTRATIVE/ BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY

The poet Hugh McCrae was a great admirer of the compositions of Alfred and Mirrie Hill. Both composers set some of McCrae's poetry to music.
Scope and Content
The illustrated letters from Hugh McCrae consist of one letter to Mirrie Hill and two letters to Alfred Hill.
The poem 'October in Camden' (photocopy) mentions Alfred Hill.
Date note

The probable date range is derived from the dates of other letters from Hugh McCrae to Mirrie and Alfred Hill in the Hill family collection at MLMSS 6357.
Creator/Author/Artist
McCrae, Hugh, 1876-1958
Hill, Mirrie, 1889-1986
Subject
Poets, Australian--20th century--Correspondence.
Composers, Australian--20th century--Correspondence.

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