Zelda D'Aprano, 1969-2023
Scope and contents
This file includes drafts, typed and printed copies of articles and speeches written by Zelda D'Aprano. These include "Woman is moving : A herstory of the Women's Liberation movement in Melbourne", "An overview : Women & labour conference 1997", "Progressive Reform Party speaking notes" 1970; "To parents and teachers speaking notes", "From Zelda, Dear Sisters" An incomplete listing was supplied by Alva Geike, which lists the letters in this file that were written by Zelda under aliases: "The Australian 14. l. 1970: Letter 'Injustice to Women' by Mrs R Turner (i.e. Zelda) The Herald 24.6. 70: Article written by Mrs Rae Philips (i.e. Zelda) of her experiences working in various factories"; "18.3.70: Handwritten 'Why WL': Letters: 'The System is to Blame' Bon replying to Mrs Phillips but didn't know it was Zelda. Sunday Observer 5.7.1970. Plus Women as 'victims' from Mrs Rae Phillips i.e. Zelda. Sunday Observer July 1970: Letter sent to WAC women re Bon going to jail. 10.11.70". The file also contains numerous articles written about, or mentioning Zelda. See also Women's Action Committee (WAC) file in Series 2.
Dates
- 1969-2023
Processing information
Some large-format items from this file have been removed and placed in BOX 11.
- box-folder: YMS MS 16791 BOX 1/2-3 (Text)
- box-folder: YMS MS 16791 BOX 11/9 (Text)
Repository details
Part of the Australian Manuscripts Collection, State Library Victoria Repository
328 Swanston Street
Melbourne Victoria 3000 Australia
03 8664 7002