Keith Pearson interviewed by Don Baker [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 2867424
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Pearson, Keith W., 1930-2019, interviewee
- Access Conditions:
- Access open for research and personal copies; written permission required for public use.
- Description:
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- 1996
- 4 sound discs (CD) (ca. 228 min.)
- Summary:
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Keith Pearson AO, former director Australian War Memorial, talks about his schooling at Canterbury Boys High School; Sydney University as an evening student; joining Commonwealth Public Service in 1947 and early experiences in Dept. of Immigration and Dept. of Social Services. He then talks about coming to Canberra in 1953 and the various Depts that he worked in :- Public Service Board, Dept. of the Prime Minister, Commonwealth Archives, Electoral Office, Veterans Affairs and the War Memorial. Pearson also talks about working with Holt, Menzies and Whitlam as well as his work with Christmas Island and School of Music.
- Notes:
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- Recorded on Dec. 17 and Dec. 23, 1996 in Canberra.
- Digital master available National Library of Australia ;
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Corrected transcript (typescript, 92 leaves) available.
- Subject:
- Occupation:
- Public servants
- Other authors/contributors:
- Baker, D. W. A. (Donald William Archdall), 1922-2007, interviewer
- Copyright:
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In Copyright
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- Until 2066 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Sound Recording
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 1996
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