Papers of Muriel Knox Doherty, 1939-circa 1952 [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 1467107
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Doherty, M. K. (Muriel Knox), 1896-1988
- Access Conditions:
- Available for research. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- [1939-ca. 1952]
- 1.73 m. (1 box) + 1 fol. box + 1 map folio.
- Summary:
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MS 1518 comprises a folio of cuttings, pamphlets, letters and photographs named "Poland 1946", including "Copy of community letters from Poland 1946", war photographs and the typescript titled "Welfare services in Poland"; scrapbook with certificate inside cover stating "This records the loyal and valued services of Muriel Knox Doherty to the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration... 31 December 1946" containing papers, official letters, newspaper cuttings and photographs; typescript extracts from the Polish bulletin (Dec. 1951-Sept. 1952), on the Katyn war murders; two circular letters relating to "Youth auxilliary for European relief"; and, a large four-page newsheet from The Sydney morning herald (Sept. 2, 1939) (1 box, 1 fol. box, 1 map folio).
- Content advisory notice:
- Please be advised that this collection contains content that may be distressing including photographs of deceased persons.
- Biography/History:
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The collection was made at the time Muriel Knox Doherty was involved in rehabilitation work in Poland as a nurse with the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration in 1946.
- Notes:
- Manuscript reference no.: MS 1518.
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1939-1952
- Occupation:
- Nurses
- Exhibited:
- Exhibited: "Treasures Gallery", National Library of Australia, 7 October 2011 - 15 December 2012.
- 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.
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- Material type:
- Literary, dramatic or musical work
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