Papers of Sir John Butters, 1916-2000
- Bib ID:
- 7135286
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Butters, John, Sir, 1885-1969
- Related Online Resources:
- Finding aid at National Library of Australia
- Access Conditions:
- Available for research. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- [between 1916 and 2000]
- 1.35 m (3 medium folio boxes)
- Summary:
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The collection comprises newspaper cuttings, photographs, correspondence, Hydro Electric annual reports and Hydro Electric Commission reports, photographs and other papers relating to Sir John Butters' involvement in the early development of Canberra. Also included are some papers relating to Butters' work in Tasmania and a typed story of Butters Family history.
- Biography/History:
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Born in England, Butters was an engineer with the Tasmanian Hydro-Electric Dept. (1914-1924) before being appointed Chief Commissioner, Federal Capital Commission (1925-1929). He maintained a consulting engineering practice until 1954, whilst being a director of many companies, and chairman of various committees.
- Notes:
- Manuscript reference number: MS 10253.
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1916-2000
- Terms of Use:
- Copying of Sir John Butters' copyright material is permitted for research purposes.
- Copyright:
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Copyright Undetermined
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- Reason for copyright status:
- A Manuscript Collection may have a range of formats and dates.
Copyright status was determined using the following information:
- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
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