Papers of Alfred Deakin, 1804-1973 (bulk 1880-1919) [microform]
- Bib ID:
- 1688517
- Format:
- Manuscript and Microform
- Author:
- Deakin, Alfred, 1856-1919
- Access Conditions:
- Available for research.
- Description:
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- [1804-1973]
- 49 microfilm reels ; 35 mm.
- Summary:
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Papers include correspondence, diaries, notebooks, legal briefs, press cuttings, pamphlets, books, official documents and publications, menus, programmes, literary manuscripts, bills, receipts, photographs and tourist publications. Deakin corresponded with international, national, state and local politicians, Sir Edmund Barton among them. The collection documents the moves towards Federation and the early Commonwealth ministries. Correspondents also include Lord Tennyson, Lord Northcote, R.E. O'Connor, Richard Jebb, L.S. Amery, R.M. Collins, Sir Walter James, Sir William Lyne, Arthur Jose, David Syme, B.R. Wise, Sir Samuel Griffith, Sir Josiah Symon, Sir John Quick and Hubert Murray. Family papers include letters from Deakin's parents, sister (Catherine), wife, daughters and son-in-law Herbert Brookes.
- Biography/History:
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Alfred Deakin was a barrister and journalist who served three terms as prime minister of Australia between 1903-1910.
- Notes:
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- The guide to the papers and all series except series 21 and 22 were filmed. Printed list available for reel numbers, series and item numbers.
- Selected items also available online at: http//nla.gov.au/nla.ms-ms1540
- Microfilm copy of original documents held in the National Library of Australia Manuscript collection at MS 1540, Series 1-20, 23.
- Related Material:
- Related material includes the Imperial Federation League, Victorian Branch minute books, 1885-1910 held at mfm G 25077; the Gospel according to Swedenborg at mfm G 24615; and Papers of Alfred Deakin: travel letters 1885-1887 at mfm G 15843.
- Reproduction:
- Microfilm. Balgowlah, N.S.W. : W. & F. Pascoe Pty. Ltd. for the National Library of Australia : Available from the National Library of Australia, 1999. 49 microfilm reels ; 35 mm.
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Finding aid available in the Special Collections Reading Room.
- Subject:
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- Deakin, Alfred, 1856-1919 -- Archives
- Deakin, Catherine, 1850-1937 -- Correspondence
- Barton, Edmund, Sir, 1849-1920 -- Correspondence
- Brookes, Herbert, 1867-1963 -- Correspondence
- Prime ministers -- Australia -- Archives
- Australia -- Politics and government -- 1851-1901
- Australia -- Politics and government -- 1901-1914
- Time Coverage:
- 1804-1973
- Other authors/contributors:
- Terms of Use:
- Copying of Alfred Deakin's copyright material permitted for research purposes.
- Copyright:
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Copyright Undetermined
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- A Manuscript Collection may have a range of formats and dates.
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
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