Papers of James Plimsoll, 1928-1987 [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 1769030
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Plimsoll, James, Sir, 1917-1987
- Online Version:
- National Library of Australia digitised item. MS 8048 copy
- Related Online Resources:
- Finding aid at National Library of Australia
- Access Conditions:
- Available for research with the exception of three folders. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- [1928-1987]
- 11 m. (79 boxes)
- Summary:
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Personal papers extending back to Plimsoll's schooldays, documenting his social and cultural activities and, to a limited degree, his official activities as a diplomat and governor. They include letters, personal documents, diaries, financial papers, Christmas cards, photographs, invitations, menus, art catalogues, theatre, opera and concert programs,newspaper cuttings and publications. Of special note is the long series of diaries dating from 1947-1987. Among the correspondents are Lord Casey, Sir John Kerr, Richard Krygier, Sir Walter Crocker, Sir William Heseltine, E.G. Whitlam, Peter Henderson, Ruth Dobson, Sir Guy Green, Prof. Alec Lazenby, Davis McCaughey, James Mollison, Sir Ninian Stephen and Prof. Gordon Reid.
- Biography/History:
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Diplomat and governor. Posts included High Commissioner to India (1963-65), Secretary of Department of External Affairs (1965-70), High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (1980-81) and Governor of Tasmania (1982-87).
- Notes:
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- Manuscript reference no.: MS 8048.
- MS 8048 copy Also available online https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-328053033
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Descriptive list available (27 p.)
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1928-1987
- Occupation:
- Copyright:
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
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