Colin Roderick Collection

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Collection Number14-010Date1820-1999Scope and ContentsResearch material gathered by Roderick in the writing of his books on Henry Lawson, Miles Franklin, Frederick Leichhardt and other literary and historical subjects.BackgroundColin Roderick (1911-2000) was a writer, editor, academic and educator. He worked as an editor, then as a director, at Angus & Robertson (publishers) from 1945-65, before taking up the position of Foundation Professor, English Literature at the later-named James Cook University in Townsville (1965-75).He established the Foundation for Australian Literary Studies and was associated with it until his death. The Colin Roderick Award (presented annually by the Foundation) is one of Australia's oldest and most prestigious literary awards. The author of numerous critical and other works, Roderick is best known for his multi-volume collection of Henry Lawson's verse and prose, and for his critical and biographical works on Lawson.ProvenanceDonated as part of 11 consignments gifted by Roderick to the Northern Territory University (now CDU) under the auspices of the Commonwealth Cultural Gifts ProgramCreatorColin RoderickLocationArafura Research Archive. Please contact the askthelibrary@cdu.edu.au for more information.Box List AvailableNoItem List AvailableYesShelf Metres13.5Cultural AdviceAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander researchers are advised that this collection may contain images or names of people who have since passed away.Copyright© copyright. Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that permission has been obtained for items included in CDU Digital Collections. If you believe that your rights have been infringed by this repository, please contact askthelibrary@cdu.edu.auKeyword(s)Australian historyAustralian literatureExplorationFictionPoetryPhysical DescriptionManuscripts, typescripts, printed matter (books, pamphlets, fliers), clippings, photographs, photographic negatives, photocopies, ephemera, etc.Related MaterialRoderick Collection Consignment 5 List - EXTRACT (please see attached pdf)|Roderick Collection Consignment 6 List - EXTRACT (please see attached pdf)|Papers of Colin Roderick held by the National Library of Australia .URLPapers of Colin Roderick held by the National Library of Australia

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PersonColin RoderickOrganisationAngus & Robertson