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| Manuscript Name | Papers of Tess Brady |
| Manuscript Number | MSS 320 |
| Last Updated | June 2021 |
| Extent | 1 box + 1 oversize |
| Location | Special Collections, UNSW Canberra |
| Abstract | This collection comprises correspondence, literary drafts, and other items shared between Tess Brady and Kevin Pearson, along with miscellaneous papers of Tess Brady |
Collection Subject Type
Literary
Scope and Content
The papers of Tess Brady contain letters, manuscripts, and poems sent to her by Kevin Pearson as well as some personal documents such as information on payments
Date Range of Content
1985-1993
Biographical Note
Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tess_Brady
Tess Brady (birth name Mariwyn Nelson Brady) was born in Adelaide in 1948, and studied at the University of Adelaide, Flinders University, Exeter University, and Deakin University. She has an honours degree in Philosophy, a Masters in Educational Linguistics, and a Doctorate in Writing. As well as teaching writing at several universities, Brady has published in a number of genres including children’s books, self help, and crime fiction
References:
Austlit : Tess Brady https://www.austlit.edu.au/austlit/page/A24396 retrieved 4 September 2020
Administrative Information
Access and Copying Conditions
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This collection contains a variety of copyright material. Copyright is held by the creator of each item. Specific conditions for this collection are listed below. If no conditions are stipulated then the standard terms of the Copyright Act apply for published and unpublished items. Digitised material from manuscript collections is provided to clients by UNSW Canberra in good faith for private study and research only, and may not be published or re-purposed without the express and written permission of the individual legal holder of that copyright. Refer also to the UNSW copyright, disclaimer and takedown policy.
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Preferred Citation
Papers of Tess Brady, Special Collections, UNSW Canberra, Australian Defence Force Academy, Canberra, MSS 320, Box [Number], Folder [Number].
Provenance
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Related Material
Further material relating to Kevin Pearson is held in Special Collections, UNSW Canberra at MSS 033
Subject Keywords
Subjects
Tess Brady, 1948- — Archives
Australian poetry — 20th century
Personal Names
Tess Brady, 1948-
Kevin Pearson, 1946-
Occupations
Poets
Authors
Container List
Box 1
Folder 1
Letters - from Kevin Pearson to Tess Brady
1988 – 1991 Six letters, handwritten, some postmarked only
18/2/1991 Handwritten letter, accompanied by note to ANZ authorising use of Pearson account by Tess Brady
14/8/1991 Certified mail, two letters in one envelope
17/2/1988 Card, postmarked
Undated or date unclear - Eight letters, handwritten
Undated - 2, handwritten on Friendly Street Poets letterhead
Two cards, one dated 19/2/1988, other undated
Folder 2
Letters - from Kevin Pearson to Tess Brady, accompanied by copies of poems, epigram
26/4/1993, handwritten note to Tess Brady with three typed poems by Kevin Pearson: Climbing Confucius’ moun(t)ain. 6000 steps for the travellers - Occasions of eyes - Repeat performance. For a traveller
Postmarked letter 5/4/199?, handwritten, with three typed poems by Kevin Pearson: Proverbs of Hell. Abbreviated for the ‘clever country’ - A disquisition on the law - Wayside rests
Two letters in envelope postmarked 27/11/1991 with three poems by Kevin Pearson: Nhill - Conspirators and spies - Essay in criticism. Poetics
Date ‘early ‘81’, one poem, undated and untitled, from Kevin Pearson
Undated, handwritten note and poem by Kevin Pearson: Sadness
Undated, typed poem from Kevin Pearson, three lines and untitled with handwritten addendum
Undated, handwritten letter with one poem by Kevin Pearson: Constitutional
Undated handwritten letter with unattributed poem on reverse: Love after love
Postcard, undated with haiku by Kevin Pearson: Haiku, for Tess
Postcard, undated with epigram: Air Traffic Control
Card, undated with message to Tess Brady and draft of poem: Of the nature of burning
Letters – Miscellaneous
Kevin Pearson to KF Literary Services, draft, typed with handwritten section introducing work by Tess Brady for possible publication, dated 7/8/1987
Introductory letter (‘To whom it may concern’) regarding Kevin Pearson and Tess Brady professional activities/credentials from Department for the Arts, South Australia, dated 28/2/1985
Folder 3
Literary drafts
The Apparition’s Daybook– by Kevin Pearson, comments/criticisms on manuscript possibly made by Tess Brady
Talking Heads. Roggeveen at Easter Island. Text for Two Voices – by K. F. Pearson and Christopher Singh Mooney, unedited, typed manuscript
Poems, undated, by Kevin Pearson: Couplets - For the vanquished - The garden of Hafiz (for Tess) – Late summer ripener - Port Lincoln
Literary drafts - Other
Poem, unattributed: Shortlisted
School Shell Exercise book with jottings for articles, contains notes on Miles Franklin’s My brilliant career and other miscellaneous writings, undated
Folder 4
Newspaper clippings
Annotated ‘Publishing poetry by the metre’ in the ‘Aust. Sun 2-3. 1988 Magazine 10’, no page number
Annotated The Advertiser 26 September 1987 ‘Poetry that evokes some impressive images’, review by Rosemary O’Grady p. 7
Personal documents
Poem: In memorium: a catalogue for Frank with handwritten note by Tess Brady stating ‘Read at my fathers Memorial Service 8/89, by Kevin’
Two astrology charts, four undated sheets drawn up by a Brady Chart Resources for Kevin Pearson and Tess Brady
Department of Heath, Health Care Card for Kevin Pearson, Mariwyn Brady and one child, 1987
Rent Book, 13/3/1983 – 23/1/1984, payments made by Kevin Pearson (Tenant) to M.N. Brady (Landlord)
K. F. Pearson (1992) And ANTS it was: a history of Altona North Technical School, contains inscription to Tess Brady from author; article from The Mail, 29 July 1992 ‘Tall tales and true from Altona Tech’, and The Western Times July 29, 1992 ‘Heard the one about Dempsey?’ (copied from back of letter in Box 1, Folder 2)
Miscellaneous papers
Possibly stencil from roneograph, one sheet waxed paper titled ‘South Australian Poets’ Newsletter. September 1981’ with handwritten note from ‘K’ to ‘Tess’
Friendly Street Poets bookmark
K. F. Pearson (1992) And ANTS it was: a history of Altona North Technical School, contains inscription to Tess Brady from author; one articles, from The Mail, 29 July 1992 ‘Tall tales and true from Altona Tech’, and The Western Times 29 July 1992 ‘Heard the one about Dempsey?’ (copied from back of letter in Box 1, Folder 2)
Three gift tags/cards, one handmade
Two membership cards: Experimental Art Foundation (Kevin Pearson), and the Contemporary Art Centre of South Australia (Tess Brady & K. Pearson)
One Wakefield Press business card for Kevin Pearson (Publications Manager)
Folder 5
Photographs
Seven photographs, passport size – one coloured of Kevin Pearson; two black and white strips containing two identical images of Kevin Pearson; one black and white strip containing two images, one of Kevin Pearson and one of Tess Brady
Original photographic folder from Adelaide Passport Studio
Oversize material
OS 1
South Australian Writers’ Centre Newsletter, February 1986, opens out to heavily annotated poster for Adelaide Festival Writers’ Week 2-8 March