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Joyce Nicholson

Joyce Nicholson (née Thorpe) (1 June 1919 – 30 January 2011) was an Australian author and businesswoman.

Nicholson was born in Melbourne, the daughter of publisher D.W. Thorpe. She was educated at Methodist Ladies' College and the University of Melbourne. She was involved with Sisters Publishing and served as managing director, later becoming the sole owner, of D.W. Thorpe Pty Ltd from 1968 until the company was sold in 1987.

Nicholson authored over 25 books, many of which focused on children and women's issues. In 1983, she was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for her contributions to literature and the book publishing industry.

She married Harvey Nicholson and had four children: Peter, Hilary, Wendy, and Michael.

Nicholson sponsored the ''Joyce Thorpe Nicholson Collection'' at the University of Melbourne, which includes books by and about Australian women, rare 19th-century materials, and 20th-century political ephemera. The ''Joyce Thorpe Nicholson Hall of Fame Award'', presented by Thorpe Bowker, recognises designers who have made significant contributions to book design in Australia. Provided by Wikipedia