Papers of Walter Bunning, 1929-1976 [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 516155
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Bunning, Walter, 1912-1977
- Access Conditions:
- Available for research. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- [1929-1976]
- 28 cm. (2 boxes) + 1 folio item.
- Summary:
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The papers include lecture and journal article typescripts by Bunning, 1945-1972; papers relating to the Sydney Opera House, 1958-1967; correspondence, 1944-1976; certificates, 1929-1975; papers relating to his appointment as Companion of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George, 1975; newspaper cuttings and cuttings books and photographs.
- Biography/History:
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Architect and town planner. Chairman of the NSW Town and Country Planning Advisory Committee, 1945-1964. In 1961 Bunning was appointed principal architect for the National Library. Other buildings designed by him include the award winning ANZAC House and Liner House in Sydney. Bunning was awarded the CMG in 1975.
- Notes:
- Manuscript reference no.: MS 7332.
- Related Material:
- Associated material: Other papers of Walter Bunning are held in National Library of Australia Manuscript Section at MS 5543. Interviews with Bunning are held by the Oral History Section at ORAL DeB 529-530 and ORAL DeB 979.
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- Copyright:
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
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