Papers of Joan Kingsley-Strack, 1908-1978 [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 2291550
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Kingsley-Strack, Joan, 1892-1983
- Related Online Resources:
- Finding aid at National Library of Australia
- Access Conditions:
- Part available for research; part requires permission for research. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- [1908-1978]
- 1.90 m. (13 boxes)+ 1 fol. box + 2 map folios.
- Summary:
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MS 9551 comprises correspondence, diaries, notes, minutes, newspaper cuttings, photographs, artwork, circulars and publications, mostly dating from the period 1930-1950. They deal in particular with Joan Kingsley-Strack's strong interest in Aboriginal culture and welfare and her involvement in the Committee for Aboriginal Citizenship, the Oxford Group and other organisations. The correspondents include Mary Gilmore, Alfred James, A.W. Platts, William Ricketts, Pearl Gibbs, Albert Thompson and Michael Sawtell (13 boxes, 1 fol. box, 2 map folios).
- Biography/History:
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Ceramic artist and antique restorer. Joan Kingsley-Strack was involved in many political and community organisations, in particular the Committee for Aboriginal Citizenship and the Oxford Group. She had a strong interest in Aboriginal culture and collected legends of the Wallaga Lake people.
- Notes:
- Manuscript reference no.: MS 9551.
- Reproduction:
- Some photocopies.
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Finding aid available online.
- Subject:
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- Kingsley-Strack, Joan, 1892-1983 -- Archives
- Kingsley-Strack, Joan, 1892-1983 -- Correspondence
- Gilmore, Mary, Dame, 1865-1962 -- Correspondence
- Ricketts, William, 1898-1993 -- Correspondence
- Sawtell, Michael Olaf, 1883-1971 -- Correspondence
- Committee for Aboriginal Citizenship
- Oxford Group
- Political activists -- Australia -- Archives
- Women political activists -- Australia -- Archives
- Aboriginal Australians -- Legal status, laws, etc
- Aboriginal Australians -- Suffrage
- Time Coverage:
- 1908-1978
- Occupation:
- Political activists
- Other authors/contributors:
- Hobbes, Narrelle
- Copyright:
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- Material type:
- Literary, dramatic or musical work
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