CASS alumni celebrate donation to Brissenden collection

This week a significant collection of signed and inscribed books was donated to the Brissenden collection in the ANU library by Emeritus Fellow and former ANU Librarian, Colin Steele.

The first-edition books, including the complete works from a number of prominent Australian authors, included titles from Bryce Courtenay, Marion Halligan, Morris West, Thomas Keneally, Colleen McCullough, David Foster and Helen Garner.

Bryce Courtenay joined in the celebrations with wife Christine - a History graduate of the College - and numerous other ANU alumni.

The Brissenden collection, a signed book collection, is in recognition of the late Bob Brissenden, who was a poet and academic in the College.

Selected treasures will be exhibited in the foyer of the RG Menzies Building of the ANU Library until 30 April.