Papers of Ruby Rich, 1906-1984 [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 2279958
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Rich, Ruby, 1888-1988
- Online Version:
- National Library of Australia digitised item
- Related Online Resources:
- Finding aid at National Library of Australia
- Access Conditions:
- Available for research. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- [1906-1984]
- 17.55m. (110 boxes + 2 Folio Boxes)
- Summary:
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Correspondence, manuscript, minutes, speeches, broacasts, cuttings, publications, mainly relating to Ruby Rich's involvement in numerous women's, Jewish, cultural and international organisations. They include the Australian Federation of Women Voters, International Alliance of Women, Women's International Zionist Organisation, United Nations Commission on Status of Women, Racial Hygiene Centre, Family Planning Association of New South Wales, International Planned Parenthood Federation, Judge Rainbow Memorial Appeal Fund, United Nations Association of Australia, Commonwealth Countries' League, Australia-Israel Society for Cultural Exchange and Israel Philharmonic Orchestra. Correspondents include her sister Vera Wild and Bessie Rischbieth, Edith Hedger, Julia Rapke, Constance Davey and Maurice Schalit.
- Biography/History:
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Born in Walgett, N.S.W., grew up in Sydney and was a concert pianist in Sydney and London. Joined Feminist Club in Sydney in 1923 and in next 50 years was member and office-holder in numerous feminist, family planning, peace, international and Jewish organisations. Married Dr Maurice Schalit.
- Notes:
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- Manuscript reference: MS 7493.
- Selected item(s) also available online http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-296328435
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Finding aid available online.
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1906-1984
- Occupation:
- Copyright:
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- Literary Dramatic Musical
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