The last-known private collection of Katherine Mansfield material has arrived at Alexander Turnbull Library to the delight of curators and fans of the celebrated Kiwi short story writer.
The six-carton collection of Mansfield papers and related material had been held by the family of Mansfield's second husband, John Middleton Murry, and was discovered by biographer Kathleen Jones.
Alexander Turnbull Library's curator of New Zealand and Pacific publications, Dr Fiona Oliver, said the library already contained the world's leading collection of Katherine Mansfield papers, pictures, artefacts and publications.
"This latest acquisition offers very personal insights into Mansfield, John Middleton Murry, and their relationship."
Turnbull manuscripts curator David Colquhoun said the acquisition was one of the most significant in his 20-year career.