John Ward interviewed by Neville Meaney for the Neville Meaney collection [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 2269151
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Ward, John Manning, 1919-1990, interviewee
- Access Conditions:
- Access open for research, personal copies and public use.
- Description:
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- 1987
- 2 sound cassettes (ca. 120 min.) : 1 7/8 ips.
- Series:
- Neville Meaney collection.
- Summary:
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Professor John Ward, an Australian historian, speaks about the pioneer and presbyterian influences of his family background; history lessons at school; recollections of ANZAC Day and other rituals'; the influence of his lecturers at Sydney University; his hearing loss; Spanish Civil War; rise of fascism and other events of the period; working with Bertram Stevens, former New South Wales Premier; studying law; his time as Challis Professor of History at Sydney University; developing the History Department and curriculum; the British influence upon Australian development; and James MacArthur.
- Notes:
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- Part of a collection of interviews with senior Australian historians, conducted in an attempt to define the influences upon creation of history in Australia.
- Recorded at the University of Sydney on 3 Devember 1986.
- Digital master available National Library of Australia;
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Timed summary and transcript (typescript, 37 leaves) available.
- Subject:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Meaney, N. K. (Neville Kingsley), interviewer
- Related Records:
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This belongs to the Neville Meaney collection.
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Until 2057 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Sound Recording
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 1987
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