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Papers, 1927-1973 [manuscript]
Bib ID 1102710
Format ManuscriptManuscript
Author Moir, Malcolm Johnson, 1903-1971
Access Conditions Available for reference. Not for loan. 
Description 1927-1973. 
6.12 m. + 1 fol. 
Summary

The collection consists of the files of the Canberra architectural firms with which Malcolm Moir was involved. These files contain correspondence, architect's briefs, specifications, contracts, financial statements and building plans. They relate to the erection of embassies, private houses, city office blocks such as the M.L.C. building, alterations to offices and banks, government buildings and designs for parks and gardens. The firms concerned are Moir and Sutherland, Moir, Ward and Slater and Moir and Slater. Added 28/10/83: 3 boxes (48 cm.) and a large quantity of rolled architectural plans (ca. 50 items).

Biography/History Architect. Moir was born and educated in Sydney and came to Canberra in 1927. While employed with the Federal Capital Commission he worked on the Institute of Anatomy and several years later he built the Civic Theatre. He designed or was associated with the building of a number of embassies and he designed hundreds of private houses in Canberra. As well as being a member of the A.C.T. Advisory Council he was president of the Canberra Chamber of Commerce and helped begin the A.C.T. chapter of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects. 
Notes

Manuscript reference: NLA MS 5789.

Related Material Related material : Malcolm Moir his life and work held by National Library of Australia Manuscripts Section at MS 9169. 
Cited In

Guide to collections of manuscripts relating to Australia ; D1120

Subjects Moir, Malcolm Johnson, - 1903-1971 - Archives.  |  Architects - Australian Capital Territory - Archives.
Occupation Architects.
Other Authors Moir and Sutherland (Firm)  |  Moir, Ward and Slater (Firm)  |  Moir and Slater (Firm)

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