Bill Edwards interviewed by Karen George in the Bringing them home oral history project [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 2209521
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Edwards, W. H. (William Howell), 1929-2015, interviewee
- Online Version:
- National Library of Australia digitised item
- Access Conditions:
- Access open for research and personal copies. Written permission required for public use.
- Description:
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- 2000 Nov. 14
- 3 digital audio tapes (ca. 133 min.)
- Series:
- Bringing them home oral history project.
- Summary:
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William Edwards, born 1929 Lubeck. Edwards speaks about his work as Superintendent of Ernabella Presbyterian Mission, S. Aust. from 1958 to 1972. He discusses the differences between Ernabella and other missions, and the conflict with the Aborigines Protection Board over the maintenance of Aboriginal family structures, language and culture. Edwards also expresses his views on the removal of children and the current situation of Aboriginal people.
- Notes:
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- Recorded on Nov. 14, 2000 at Cumberland Park, S. Aust.
- Also available online http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-218351972
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Timed summary and uncorrected transcript (typescript, 51 leaves).
- Subject:
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- Edwards, W. H. (William Howell), 1929-2015 -- Interviews
- Ernabella Mission (S.A.)
- South Australia. Aborigines' Protection Board
- Aboriginal Australians -- Education -- South Australia -- Ernabella
- Aboriginal Australians -- Missions -- South Australia -- Ernabella
- Aboriginal Australians -- South Australia -- Removal
- Missionaries -- South Australia -- Interviews
- Aboriginal Australians, Treatment of -- South Australia -- Ernabella
- Children, Aboriginal Australian -- Institutional care -- South Australia -- Ernabella
- Other authors/contributors:
- George, Karen, 1962-, interviewer
- Also Titled:
- William Howell Edwards interviewed by Karen George in the Bringing them home oral history project
- Related Records:
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- Until 2070 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 2000
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