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Collection relating to the 'The Anzac Book' publication, compiled by Charles Edwin Woodrow (C.E.W.) Bean, 1916.
The collection includes drafts and contributions to The Anzac Book, including works that were not included in the final printed edition. Some of these works were later published in the Rising Sun Magazine. Additionally, the collection contains planning notes by C.E.W. Bean, an explanatory note by Arthur William Bazley in his capacity as co-editor of the book prior to his transfer to the Australian War Records Section, and newspaper cuttings containing reviews of the book.
Wallet 1 of 6 - contains five documents, including an introduction to the manuscript by Field Marshal Sir William Birdwood, a copy of Birdwood's original signature, an editor's note from C.E.W. Bean, an 'Anzac Book - Manuscript' draft contents listing, and list of items not included in 'The Anzac Book'.
Wallet 2 of 6 - contains 38 original contributions sent in from various authors for publication in 'The Anzac Book', c.1915-1916. The writings include poetry, limericks and prose that thematically relate to the experiences of servicemen in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) throughout the Gallipoli campaign. Many of the excerpts contain accompanying letters from the original author or C.E.W. Bean's handwritten editorial annotations.
Wallet 3 of 6 - contains 34 original contributions for 'The Anzac Book', c.1915-1916. In addition to the AIF contributions selected for publication are reflections from New Zealand and British servicemen, and entries from C.E.W. Bean.
Wallet 4 of 6 - contains 75 letters, poems and jokes offered but not selected for publication within 'The Anzac Book'.
Wallet 5 of 6 - contains 31 illustrations, including watercolours, pencil-sketches, and cartoons, considered for publication.
Wallet 6 of 6 - contains 29 documents relating to the final publication of 'The Anzac Book', including clippings of reviews from various newspapers.
Cartoon submitted for inclusion in "The Anzac Book", a publication which was produced in 1916 from works produced by soldiers on the Gallipoli peninsula. The cartoon shows the establishment of Divis
Depicts an Australian soldier holding a rifle and bayonet, standing astride a dead Turk, and another Australian soldier standing below and to the side holding an Australian flag. In the background is
ORIGINAL DRAFTS OF CONTRIBUTIONS REJECTED FROM THE "ANZAC BOOK" AND LATER USED IN "THE RISING SUN" MAGAZINE. CONTAINS VERSE, STORIES AND JOKES DEPICTING THE THOUGHTS AND EXPERIENCES OF AUSTRALIAN SOLD
Draft heading for what was to become 'The ANZAC Book'. This work is still in the original format of calling the publication the 'ANZAC Magazine'. This work was used in 'The ANZAC Book', published in 1
[From MSS1316 folder 3/5] Cartoon submitted for inclusion in "The Anzac Book", a publication which was produced in 1916 from works produced by soldiers on the Gallipoli peninsula. The cartoon shows
A cover design for 'The ANZAC Magazine'. This work was a candidate for gracing the cover of what became 'The ANZAC Book'. It was eventually included at the back of the book as one of the better cover
