Series[UMA-SR-000000275] Correspondence files of Clement Christesen as editor of MeanjinAccession[2005.0004] MEANJIN EDITORIAL RECORDS OF C B CHRISTESENIdentifierUMA-ITE-2005000402120Scope and ContentOrganisations and other persons named: Win McAlpin, Myer Foundation, Sir George Paton. Copies of Four letters sent or received by L.C. Shaw as part of an attempt by him to draw up alternative funding proposals for Meanjin when it hit a financial crisis in 1962. His correspondents are Meriel Wilmot (of the Myer Foundation), Sir George Paton, Prof.C.E. Moorhouse (both of M.U.) and H.M. Lewis (Conzinc Riotinto of Australia Ltd.). 11 press cuttings about charitable donations to Australian cultural institutions. List of possible members of a Meanjin non-liability company. List of signatories to a letter to the Prime Minister requesting that Clem Christesen receive an honour. Copy of receipt acknowledging donation to the Meanjin Sustaining fund.
Note on file: L.C. Shaw is Clem Christesen's personal solicitor as well as supporter and advisor to Meanjin. In these letters he and Clem Christesen discuss various funding proposals for the journal.Access StatusOpen for public accessRequest TypeRequest itemUnit2005.0004 Unit 0301
