Subseries BXB/1/1/HEW - Dorothy Hewett

Identity area

Reference code

BXB/1/1/HEW

Title

Dorothy Hewett

Date(s)

  • 1990 (Creation)

Level of description

Subseries

Extent and medium

2 boxes

Context area

Name of creator

(1923-2002)

Biographical history

Dorothy Coade Hewett (21 May 1923 – 25 August 2002) was an Australian feminist poet, novelist, librettist and playwright. She was also a member of the Communist Party of Australia, though she clashed on many occasions with the party's leadership.

Content and structure area

Scope and content

Consists of letters and proofs relating to the published poetry works of Dorothy Hewett.

Allied materials area

Related units of description

BXB/2/7/157