Papers of William C. Groves, 1921-1975 [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 1070015
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Groves, William C., 1898-1967
- Related Online Resources:
- Finding aid at National Library of Australia
- Access Conditions:
- Available for research. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- [1921-1975]
- 64 cm.
- Summary:
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There are field-work notebooks and diaries, documents relating to his war service and experiences as a prisoner-of-war, drafts of monographs, journal articles and broadcast talks. There are cuttings of non-scientific articles and reviews of his book "Native Education and Culture Contact in New Guinea". Correspondence includes both business and personal material. His service as Chief Scout Commissioner is reflected in correspondence and photographs. There are also diaries and memoirs kept by his wife Mrs. Doris Groves, who went to Papua and New Guinea as a missionary in 1921.
- Biography/History:
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Groves was an Australian anthropologist and educationalist who worked in Papua New Guinea from 1922 until 1958. He was Director of Education and Chief Scout Commissioner. He served in both World Wars.
- Notes:
- Manuscript reference no. : MS 6068.
- Cited In:
- Guide to collections of manuscripts relating to Australia ; D1136
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Preliminary list available.
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1921-1975
- Occupation:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Groves, Doris
- Copyright:
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
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