Merv Atkinson interviewed by Roderic Lacey in the Bringing them home oral history project [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 718983
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Atkinson, Merv, 1959-, interviewee
- Access Conditions:
- Access open for research; written permission required for personal copies and public use.
- Description:
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- 2000 Sept. 12
- 2 digital audio tapes (ca. 122 min.)
- Series:
- Bringing them home oral history project.
- Summary:
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Mervyn Atkinson, is a police officer and Indigenous separated child (born 1959, Swan Hill, Vic.). Atkinson was removed with his siblings and placed at Ballarat Orphanage, Vic. from 1963 to 1976. He describes the living conditions at the Orphanage. He also discusses his 24 years service with the Victoria Police and his relationship with his birth family.
- Notes:
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- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this recording may contain names and voices of deceased persons.
- Recorded on Sept. 12, 2000 in Ballarat, Vic.
- Digital master available National Library of Australia;
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Timed summary (4 p.) and uncorrected transcript.
- Subject:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Lacey, Roderic, 1932-2007, interviewer
- Related Records:
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This belongs to the Bringing them home oral history project.
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- Until 2070 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Sound Recording
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 2000
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