Papers of Herbert Feith, 1946-2001 [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 1821074
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Feith, Herbert, 1930-2001
- Related Online Resources:
- Finding aid at National Library of Australia
- Access Conditions:
- Part available for research; part not available for research until 2026. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- [1946-2001]
- 17.70 metres (116 boxes) + 1 carton.
- Summary:
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The bulk of MS 9926 comprises Herbert Feith's papers relating to Indonesian politics and society, which were accumulated during the course of his long career. There is a large series of correspondence, much of which is with other noted Indonesianists; writings by Feith, including drafts of his books, conference papers and articles; subject and research files; lecture notes; writings by others on related topics; and cuttings, many of which are from Indonesian newspapers (115 boxes, 1 carton).
- Biography/History:
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Indonesian scholar, academic, political scientist and peace activist. After graduating from the University of Melbourne, Herbert Feith took up a position as an English language assistant with the Ministry of Information in Indonesia, 1951-1953. During this time he was involved in the establishment of the Volunteer Graduates Abroad Scheme (later known as Australian Volunteers International). In 1962 Feith was appointed to a lectureship in politics at Monash University, where he remained until his retirement in 1990. During this time he held several positions within the University, including as Reader in Politics. He also maintained close links with Indonesia and was one of the founders of the Monash Centre of Southeast Asian Studies. Following his retirement, Feith returned to Indonesia as a teacher.
- Notes:
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- Manuscript reference no.: MS 9926.
- Some items in Indonesian.
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Finding aid available online.
- Subject:
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- Feith, Herbert, 1930-2001 -- Archives
- Monash University. Faculty of Arts -- Employees -- Archives
- Australian Volunteers International
- Political scientists -- Australia -- Archives
- College teachers -- Australia -- Archives
- Pacifists -- Australia -- Archives
- Indonesia -- Politics and government -- 20th century
- Time Coverage:
- 1946-2001
- Occupation:
- Terms of Use:
- Copying of Herb Feith's copyright material is permitted for research purposes, except Series 24 for which copying is not permitted until 2026.
- Copyright:
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
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