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Papers of John Black, 1933-1988 [manuscript]
Bib ID 1179566
Format ManuscriptManuscript
Author
Black, J. R. (John Russell), 1908-1988
 
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Access Conditions Available for research. Not for loan. 
Description 1933-1988 
2.76 m. (20 boxes) 
Summary

The collection is organised in the following series: 1. Curriculum vitae & autobiographical notes. 2. General administration, 1933-37: includes 10 diaries & other papers relating to Black's career as Cadet Patrol Officer in New Guinea. 3. Hagen-Sepik Patrol, 1937-39: includes correspondence, maps, survey books, photographs & diaries. Diaries contain detailed & illustrated accounts of Black's role in the Hagen-Sepik Patrol. 4. War service - New Guinea, 1940-44: papers relating to Black's service with ANGAU during the war. 5. War service -Boneo, 1945: mostly roneoed notes issued to personnel. 6. Post-war Administration, 1946-47: papers relating to Black's position as Assistant Director Planning & Research in Port Moresby. 7. Post war business, 1948-51: Diaries, letter books, staff work books & other papers, relating to Black's various business interests in Port Moresby. 8. Post New Guinea, 1951-88: Black returned to South Australia in 1951, but he maintained an interest in New Guinea. Includes correspondence, cuttings & other papers.

Biography/History

Cadet Patrol Officer in New Guinea (1933-39); served with ANGAU (1940-45); British Borneo Civil Affairs Unit (1945-46); Assistant Director of Planning & Research in New Guinea (1946-48). In 1948 Black resigned to pursue private business.

Notes

Manuscript reference no. : NLA MS 8346.

Diaries also available on microfilm.

Diaries at mfm G 25121-25123 and mfm G 27630-27631.

Related Material Associated materials: maps of the Hagen-Sepik Patrol, 1938-1939 are held by National Library, Map section MAP RM 2955 and MAP G 8141.E27. 
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Guide to collections of manuscripts relating to Australia ; E725.

Index/Finding Aid Note Descriptive list available. 
Subjects Black, J. R. - (John Russell), - 1908-1988 - Archives.  |  Australia. - Army. - Australian New Guinea Administrative Unit.  |  Local officials and employees - Papua New Guinea - Archives.  |  World War, 1939-1945 - Papua New Guinea.  |  Papua New Guinea - Officials and employees - Archives.  |  New Guinea (Territory) - Politics and government.
Time Coverage 1933-1988 
Occupation Business professionals.  |  Public servants.  |  Patrol officers.

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