Letters from Lucy Cofman to Walter Stone, 4 January 1970-14 March 1975

MLMSS 8687

fonds

4 January 1970-14 March 1975

994894

0.01 metres of textual material (1 box) - printed ; - manuscript

Walter Stone (1910-1981), was born in Orange, N.S.W. A bibliophile from an early age, Walter Stone was a founding member of the Book Collectors' Society of Australia, editing and printing the organ of the society, Biblionews, for the rest of his life. He bought his first press in 1951 and produced a number of work. He also printed and was general editor of the series Studies in Australian Bibliography (1954-1978).
Walter Stone's contribution to Australian literature was recognised with an OAM in June 1981. Suffering from a long illness, he died two months later.

Lucy Cofman (1899-1979) was born in London and moved to Australia in 1949. She settled in Kirribilli, Sydney with her husband Dr. Victor Cofman. She was a member of several ethical organisations, including the World Federalists. She took an active interest in community affairs and played a major role in the establishment of the Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre.

Reference:
http://www.austlit.edu.au/run?ex=ShowAgent&agentId=A%2CM (accessed 4 September 2012)

Contains:
(i) 14 handwritten letters from Lucy Cofman to Walter Stone regarding the publication of various titles;
(ii) a printed review of the publication 'The actual and the real' by Oscar Kollerstrom;
(iii) 2 black and white prints of 2 unidentified men;
(iv) typed, printed copies of letters received by Lucy Cofman between 1965-1970.

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