Guide to the Papers of John Poynter relating to Munro Ferguson (Lord Novar)
MS 10327
National Library of Australia View Catalogue Record
Collection Summary
- Creator
- Poynter, John, Emeritus Professor
- Title
- Papers of John Poynter relating to Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson (Lord Novar)
- Date Range
- 1974 - 2012
- Collection Number
- MS 10327
- Extent
- 1.05 metres (7 ms boxes)
- Language of Materials
- English
- Repository
- Special Collections (Manuscripts)
Introduction
Scope and Contents
The papers relate to a proposed publication of the despatches of Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson (Lord Novar) to the Secretary of State for the Colonies, copies of which are held in the Novar Papers in the National Library of Australia (MS 696). John Poynter began his research in 1974 and worked on it intermittently for many years. He broadened the scope of the project considerably to incorporate private letters written by Munro Ferguson, many of which are held in British libraries, and entries in his diaries (1915-20), then held by Munro Ferguson's nephew, A.B.L. Munro Ferguson. He also collected material on the Munro Ferguson Family and Munro Ferguson's early political career. A draft, including an introduction, was completed, with the provisional title of The Laird among the Larrikins, but the work was not published. The papers comprise various drafts of the proposed book, correspondence of Poynter with the National Library, A.B.L. Munro Ferguson, historians, researchers, libraries and record offices, and notes, lists and photocopies of primary and secondary sources.
Conditions Governing Access
Access conditions may apply to this collection, please refer to the collection's catalogue record for further information (http://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn7465451).
Conditions Governing Use
Copying and publishing of unpublished manuscript material is subject to copyright restrictions. For such material, written permission to publish must be obtained from the copyright holder(s). Copying of unpublished material for research purposes is permissible 50 years after the death of the creator of the material.
Preferred Citation
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Papers of John Poynter relating to Munro Ferguson (Lord Novar), National Library of Australia, MS 10327, [class/series/file/item number]'.
Biographical Note
Emeritus Professor John Riddoch Poynter (b. 1929) was born at Coleraine, Victoria, and educated at Trinity Grammar School, the University of Melbourne and Oxford University. He spent his entire career at the University of Melbourne, holding the posts of Dean of Trinity College (1953-64), Ernest Scott Professor of History (1966-75), Pro-Vice Chancellor (1972-75), Deputy Vice-Chancellor (1975-90) and Assistant Vice Chancellor (Cultural Affairs) (1991-94). His publications include Russell Grimwade (1967), Society and pauperism: English ideas on poor relief 1795-1834 (1969), Doubts and certainties: a life of Alexander Leeper (1997), Mr Felton's bequests (2003) and Miegunyah: the bequests of Russell and Mab Grimwade. He was the joint author, with Carolyn Rasmussen, of A place apart: the University of Melbourne: decades of challenge (1996).
Item Descriptions
Class 1. Consignment received March 2017, 1974 - 2012
This consignment includes papers which relate to a proposed publication of the despatches of Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson to the Secretary of State for the Colonies, copies of which are held in the Novar Papers in the National Library of Australia (MS 696). John Poynter began his research in 1974 and worked on it intermittently for many years. He broadened the scope of the project considerably to incorporate private letters written by Munro Ferguson, many of which are held in British libraries, and entries in his diaries (1915-20), then held by Munro Ferguson's nephew, A.B.L. Munro Ferguson. He also collected material on the Munro Ferguson Family and Munro Ferguson's early political career. A draft, including an introduction, was completed, with the provisional title of The Laird among the Larrikins, but the work was not published. The papers comprise various drafts of the proposed book, correspondence of Poynter with the National Library, A.B.L. Munro Ferguson, historians, researchers, libraries and record offices, and notes, lists and photocopies of primary and secondary sources.
Series 1. Drafts of The Laird among the Larrikins
CD containing publication draft, publication plan (2006), introduction draft (2008) and comments by Stuart Macintyre (2012), 2006-2012 (File 12) - Box 2
Special format material; 1 x CD Rom entitled Munro, Ferguson 1914 Publication draft; Introduction Draft 208; Publication Plan 2006; Comments Stuart Macintyre 2012
[Data CD] Documents from John Poynter. MF 1914-1920 Publication Draft. MF Introduction Draft 2008. MF Publication Plan 2006. MF Comments Stuart Macintyre 2012., 8/12/2017 (Item NLA.MS-DM001123) - Digital-Carriers-Box 23
1 item, Imation 1x-52x. 700MB, 80 min, Data CD (any content on recordable CD-R)Munro, Ferguson - Poynter. MF Book Publication 1914-20. MF Plan Introduction. MF Macintyre 2012.