Papers of Keith Raymond Meggs / 1920-2017
- Bib ID:
- 8682389
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Meggs, Keith Raymond, 1928-2022
- Related Online Resources:
- Finding aid at National Library of Australia
- Access Conditions:
- Permission required for research until 2033. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- [between 1920 and 2017]
- 17.39 metres (104 boxes) + 2 large folio-boxes + 1 medium folio-box + 2 binders + 2 folio packets + 2 digital carriers
- Summary:
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Collection comprises research notes, drafts, correspondence, 16 mm films, negatives, slides, and over 3,000 photographs relating to Keith Meggs' books titled 'Australian-built aircraft and the industry' (volumes 1-3). The publications contain information on every aircraft type proposed, designed, or manufactured in Australia, from 1884 to the mid-1980s. Keith Meggs published several authoritative works on Australian aviation and is internationally recognised for his contributions to aviation and its recorded history.
- Biography/History:
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Aviation historian and author, Keith Raymond Meggs OAM DFM AAM (US)'s career began with at the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation; he then served as a Flying Officer with the Royal Australian Air Force, and worked as an Air Traffic Controller with the Department of Civil Aviation. A foundation member of the Aviation Historical Society of Australia, Meggs later served as President and then Patron.
- Notes:
- Manuscript reference number: MS 10684.
- Subject:
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- Meggs, Keith Raymond, 1928-2022 -- Archives
- Aviation mechanics (Persons) -- Australia -- Archives
- Air pilots -- Australia -- Archives
- Air pilots, Military -- Australia -- Archives
- Historians -- Australia -- Archives
- Aircraft industry -- Australia -- History
- Airplanes -- Australia -- Design and construction
- Time Coverage:
- 192-2017
- Terms of Use:
- Permission is required to copy Keith Raymond Meggs’ copyright material for research purposes until 2033.
- Copyright:
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Copyright Undetermined
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- Reason for copyright status:
- A Manuscript Collection may have a range of formats and dates.
Copyright status was determined using the following information:
- Material type:
- Literary, dramatic or musical work
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