Helen Blackshaw and Bert Corrin papers
Collection
Accession number
2789
Date
1927-1985
Abstract
Papers of Helen Blackshaw and Bert Corrin, including letters, newspaper clippings, photographs and manuscripts.
Scope and content
The collection consists primarily of letters written to Helen Blackshaw (nee Rigby) by Bert Corrin between 1927 and 1985. In 1927 Helen Rigby sailed to Auckland, New Zealand to be married to Arthur 'Lloyd' Blackshaw. On the same boat was Herbert 'Bert' Corrin, both were from Yorkshire and they became lifelong friends. Bert disembarked in Adelaide and began a correspondence which lasted for 58 years, always ending his letters 'As always, Bert'. The letters chronicle Bert's life as an itinerant worker in various parts of Australia including north and western Queensland and New Zealand.
Description
300+ letters, 2 manuscripts, 7 poems, photographs, postcards.
Access restrictions
Unrestricted access.
Copyright status
In copyright.
Conditions of use
You are free to use for personal research and study. For other uses see https://www.slq.qld.gov.au/understanding-copyright
Preferred citation
2789, Helen Blackshaw and Bert Corrin papers, John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland.