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Papers, 1949-1973 [manuscript]
Bib ID 1109579
Format ManuscriptManuscript
Author Overall, John, Sir, 1913-
Access Conditions Available for reference. Not for loan. 
Description 1949-1973. 
1.05 m. (6 boxes + 1 folio box) + 1elephant folio. 
Summary

The papers consist of reports on the following: the architecture of England and Northern Europe, government building in U.S.A., Canada, Germany and Great Britain, various National Capitals and Parliament Houses, the planning of Canberra, the site of Canberra's Parliament House and Australian growth centres. As well as reports, there are photographs of Sir John and members of the National Planning Committee, the Rocks area of Sydney, and the official openings of buildings, suburbs and roads in Canberra.

Biography/History Architect, Director of Architecture, Commonwealth Dept. of Works, 1952-1957; Commissioner of National Capital Development Commission and Chairman of National Capital Planning Committee, 1958-1972. 
Notes

Manuscript reference no. : NLA MS 4874.

Cited In

Guide to collections of manuscripts relating to Australia ; D639.

Subjects Overall, John, - Sir, - 1913- - Archives.  |  Architects - Australia - Archives.
Occupation Architects
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