Papers of Michael Alexander Smith, 1971-2013
- Bib ID:
- 7051698
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Smith, M. A. (Michael Alexander), 1955-2022
- Related Online Resources:
- Finding aid at National Library of Australia
- Access Conditions:
- Permission required for research; part unavailable for research. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- [between 1971 and 2013]
- 8.75 metres (40 boxes) + 4 small folio boxes + 1 medium folio box + 1 map folio.
- Summary:
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The papers document Professor Mike Smith's professional life as a pioneering desert field archaeologist covering his roles as Field Archaeologist for Museums and Art Galleries Northern Territory, as Research Fellow at the Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies, Australian National University (ANU), as lecturer in Archaeology at the Department of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU, as head of People and Environment, National Museum of Australia (NMA), as Director of Research and Development, NMA and as Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Historical Research, NMA as well as his secondary, tertiary and postgraduate studies. The collection includes correspondence, letter books, research papers, reports, surveys, course notes, field notes and journals, exhibition proposals, clippings, manuscripts, publications and photographs.
- Cultural sensitivity advisory notice:
- Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this collection may contain names and images of deceased people and other content that may be culturally sensitive. Please also be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions within these works which reflect the author’s attitude, or that of the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.
- Biography/History:
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Archaeologist and academic. Further biographical information available online at: http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-521442
- Notes:
- Manuscript reference number: MS 10227.
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Finding aid available online. Donor box list with additional notes also available.
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1971-2013
- Occupation:
- Terms of Use:
- Copying of Michael Alexander Smith's material: part not permitted to be copied for research purposes; part requires permission to copy for research purposes.
- Copyright:
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Copyright Undetermined
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- 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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