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Papers 1925-1967 [manuscript]
Bib ID 1860601
Format ManuscriptManuscript
Author Rolland, H. M., 1882-1972
Access Conditions Available for reference. Not for loan. 
Description 1925-1967. 
3 cm. (2 folders) 
Summary

I. Scrapbook of cuttings and memorabilia relating to the opening of Parliament House, Canberra, in 1927. II. 'From country to city' typescript of address to Canberra and district Historical Society, 1957. III. Corrected typescript of an oral history interview with H.M. Rolland conducted in 1967. IV. Miscellaneous memorabilia and maps relating to Canberra.

Biography/History Architect who moved to Canberra in 1912 and helped plan many of Canberra's early buildings. From 1941 to 1947 he was Director of Architecture for the Commonwealth Department of Works and Housing. 
Notes

Manuscript reference no.: NLA MS 8389.

Related Material Associated materials: collection of Rolland's paintings is held in National Library of Australia Pictorial Section. 
Subjects Parliament House (Parkes, A.C.T.)  |  Architects - Australian Capital Territory - Archives.  |  Public officers - Australian Capital Territory - Archives.  |  Canberra (A.C.T.)  |  Canberra (A.C.T.) - Maps.
Occupation Architects  |  Public servants

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