The collection comprises drafts and proofs of the novel True history of the Kelly gang; papers relating to research into Ned Kelly; correspondence from editors and publishers; and articles about, and reviews of, the novel. Also, drafts, proofs and papers relating to 30 days in Sydney : A wildly distorted account, A genius cat, The locked room and Jack Maggs. Also, general correspondence from publishers, editors and agents, organisers of conferences, writing festivals and literary awards, and artists, researchers, translators, fans and friends. Includes photographs, programmes, invitations, certificates, book cover designs, catalogues, video cassette, theses and laptop computer used by Peter Carey during the writing of True history of the Kelly gang. The collection reflects Peter Carey’s writing processes and the development of True history of the Kelly gang, his professional activites other than writing, and life in New York’s literary community.