Papers of Elizabeth Long relating to the Rivett family, circa 1860-1960 [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 4922528
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Long, Elizabeth
- Related Online Resources:
- Finding aid at National Library of Australia
- Access Conditions:
- Permission required for research. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- [ca. 1860-1960]
- 2.45 m. (7 boxes) + 2 fol. boxes.
- Summary:
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MS Acc09.159 comprises papers relating to Eleanor Harriett (Nell) Rivett (1883-1972) including invitations and cards, material relating to Women's Christian College, Madras, autobiography and memories of childhood, letters, clippings and tributes to her father Albert Rivett, correspondence with London Missionary Society, and press clippings on Nehru. Also included are press clippings and eulogy on Nell Rivett and the Rivett family, information on the Eleanor and David Rivett Memorial Library, family letters, Children's Library and Craft Club material. There are medals and associated materials including Kaisar-I-Hind gold medal for public service in India, University of Sydney prize medals (Doris Mary Rivett), Albury S.P. School dux 1904 (Olive Rivett); family photographs, albums and framed photographs; a portfolio of Indian art, and university certificates. Papers relating to Sir Albert Cherbury David Rivett (1885-1961) include letters, newspaper clippings, research publications, David Rivett memorial lectures and biographical materials. Documents and letters relating to Mary Matheson (née Rivett), Christine Rivett, Else Rivett, Olive Long (née Rivett), and letters from E.M. (Lil) Rivett (7 boxes, 2 fol. boxes).
- Biography/History:
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Eleanor (Nell) Rivett (1882-1972) was an Australian missionary with the London Missionary Society who worked in girls' education in India from 1907-1947. Her father was Rev. Albert Rivett, a Congregational minister. She was educated at Melbourne University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1904 and a Master of Arts degree in 1905. Her brother Sir Albert Cherbury David Rivett (1885-1961) was educated at Melbourne and Oxford Universities, and became a professor in chemistry at the University of Melbourne. In 1911 he married Stella Deakin, daughter of Alfred Deakin. In 1927 he became the first chief executive officer of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research and from 1946 to 1949 he was chairman of CSIR.
- Notes:
- Manuscript reference no.: MS Acc09.159.
- Subject:
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- Long, Elizabeth -- Archives
- Rivett family
- Rivett, Albert, 1855-1934
- Rivett, Eleanor, 1882-1972
- Rivett, David, Sir, 1885-1961
- Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (Australia) -- Officials and employees
- Clergy -- Australia
- Missionaries -- Australia
- Women missionaries -- Australia
- Women missionaries -- India
- Scientists -- Australia
- Time Coverage:
- 1860-1960
- Occupation:
- Copyright:
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