This is a listing of letters written by and to C.J. Dennis sorted in subject order. A list of abbreviations is given at the bottom.
Regarding "Back Block Ballads and Other Verses"
CJD to J.G. Roberts: 1913.09.16 - re reaction to BBO and writing SB
Regarding "Sentimental Bloke"
CJD to J.G. Roberts: 1913.09.16 - re reaction to BBO and writing SB
CJD to R.H. Croll: 1914.03.27 - re workload and printing of SB poems in the Bulletin
CJD to J.G. Roberts: 1914.12.13 - re verses to complete SB
CJD to George Robertson: 1915.03.23 - initial proposal for the book
Henry Lawson to CJD: 1915.03.26 - re writing the Foreword to the book
CJD to George Robertson: 1915.04.08 - response to Robertson's criticisms
CJD to J.G. Roberts: 1915.10.15 - re Bulletin review, and other topics
W. J. Locke to George Robertson 1915.12.17
H. G. Wells to George Robertson 1916
CJD to J.G. Roberts: 1916.02.14 - re letters from H.G. Wells and W.J. Locke
J.J. Bell to CJD: 1916.03.23 - re SB
William De Morgan to CJD: 1916.04.23 - re SB
George Robertson to CJD: 1916.05.06 - re letters from other authors and sales figures for SB
CJD to George Robertson: 1916.05.09 - re letter from J.J. Bell, sales figures for SB and writing GM
CJD to George Robertson: 1916.05.29 - re SB production and writing GM
William Heinemann to CJD: 1916.08.07 - re SB and possibility of publishing an edition in England
Regarding "Ginger Mick"
CJD to J.G. Roberts: 1915.03.24 - re "The Battle of the Wazzir"
CJD to J.G. Roberts: 1916.03.27 - re work on GM and tram accident
CJD to George Robertson: 1916.05.09 - re letter from J.J. Bell, sales figures for SB and writing GM
CJD to George Robertson: 1916.05.29 - re SB production and writing GM
George Robertson to CJD: 1916.06.16 - suggestions on the text
CJD to George Robertson: 1916.06.21 - re Robertson's letter 1916.06.16
J. Le Gay Brereton to George Robertson 1916.10.23
Regarding "Digger Smith"
CJD to J.G. Roberts: 1918.09.09 - re DS and verse writing
Regarding "Jim of the Hills"
CJD to George Robertson: 1919.10.02 - re dedication of JIM to GR
Regarding American copyright problems
George Robertson to CJD: 1919.05.23
CJD to newspapers: 1919.06
Other Works
CJD to A.G. Stephens: 1906.01.17 - re verses sent to the Bulletin
CJD to Thomas Lothian: 1907.08.23 - re verses sent for publication
CJD to R.H. Croll: 1914.03.19 - re "Hymn of Futility"
CJD to R.H. Croll: 1914.03.21 - re "Hymn of Futility" continued
CJD to R.H. Croll: 1914.04.09 - re his play "Efficiency"
CJD to James Tyrrell: 1915.06.02 - re possible books to be published
CJD to R.H. Croll: 1920.06.12 - re publication in the Age
CJD to R.H. Croll: 1922.04.05 - re work with the Herald
CJD to "Labor Call": 1931.02.26 - re Herald verses
Thomas C. Lothian to CJD: 1933.09.19 - re possibility of publishing Herald verses
Health Matters
CJD to R.H. Croll: 1913.11.29 - re depression and thanks to Croll for help
CJD to R.H. Croll: 1914.02.10 - re his drinking problems and remedies
CJD to J.G. Roberts: 1916.03.27 - re work on GM and tram accident
Miscellaneous
CJD to R.H. Croll: 1913.07.20 - response to letter by Croll
CJD to R.H. Croll: 1913.09.02 - request for information
CJD to J.G. Roberts: 1913.09.23 - continuing exchange started in letter by CJD 1913.09.16
CJD to J.G. Roberts: 1913.10.09 - re writing ideas and trip to Sunnyside
CJD to R.H. Croll: 1913.11.11 - re visit to Roberts and lunch
CJD to R.H. Croll: 1913.12.11 - notes about a purchase, stories and a visit by Croll
CJD to R.H. Croll: 1914.04.03 - notes regarding his current workload
CJD to R.H. Croll: 1916.12.12 - re arranging work for a friend
CJD to R.H. Croll: 1917.01.02 - notes about sale of typewriter to Croll
CJD to R.H. Croll: 1917.04.18 - re payment and visit by Croll
CJD to J.G. Roberts: 1917.09.15 - re greetings after honeymoon
CJD to R.H. Croll: 1917.11.12 - re supply of desk by Croll and mention of "Pepys Diary"
CJD to J.G. Roberts: 1918.09.21 - re death of Frank Roberts
Henry Lawson to CJD: 1920.03.18 - re asking for a loan
CJD to R.H. Croll: 1920.06.19 - re visit by Croll and CJD travel plans
CJD to R.H. Croll: 1920.06.26 - re visit by Croll
CJD to R.H. Croll: 1920.07.21 - re renaming of house to "Arden"
CJD to J.G. Roberts: 1922.06.01 - re photograph send by Roberts
CJD to J.G. Roberts: 1922.11.30 - re theatre tickets
CJD to J.G. Roberts: 1924.05.24 - re Roberts copy of "Ginger Mick"
CJD to J.G. Roberts: 1924.06.11 - follow-up to letter to Roberts dated 1924.05.24
CJD to R.H. Croll: 1928.05.29 - re Herald article about Croll
CJD to R.H. Croll: 1932.04.07 - re job on "Bloke" film for friend of Croll's
Letters by Others about CJD
John Shaw Neilson to Mary Gilmore: 1916.12.31
Norman Lindsay to Leon Gellert: 1917 - re SB, GM and Glugs
John Shaw Neilson to A.G. Stephens: 1924.01.21
Lewis Berger to Brisbane Courier: 1932.05.02 - re "I Dips Me Lid"
E. Morris Miller to R.H. Croll: 1944.04.18 - re missing item, and "I Dips Me Lid"
Alec H. Chisholm to Mrs R.H. Croll: 1950.06.05
Mary Gilmore to J.K. Moir: 1952.10.27
Reg Stanley to Alec H. Chisholm: 1957.07.07 - re "The Calling Hills of Healesville"
Norman Lindsay to Alec H. Chisholm: 1964.09 - re Chisholm's biography and Dennis
Abbreviations
BBO - BackBlock Ballads and Other Verses
CJD - C.J. Dennis
GG - The Glugs of Gosh
GM - The Moods of Ginger Mick
GR - George Robertson
JIM - Jim of the Hills
SB - The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke