Papers of Veronica Flanigan 1982-1992 [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 168164
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Flanigan, Veronica Mary
- Online Version:
- National Library of Australia digitised item. MS 9648 copy
- Related Online Resources:
- Finding aid at National Library of Australia
- Access Conditions:
- Available for reference. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- 1982-1992
- 1.26 cm. (9 boxes)
- Summary:
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The papers in this collection relate to Flanigan's involvement in the campaign to have the murder conviction of Lindy Chamberlain overturned. Included is correspondence relating to appeals by Flanigan to Members of Parliament and members of the judiciary and with others supporting the campaign, drafts and final copies of a pamphlet and booklet she wrote about the case, copies of court transcripts of the trial and subsequent appeal, newsletters of numerous support groups, press cuttings and ephemera. Much of the collection comprises photocopies of material which was distributed widely amongst supporters. There are also copies of a large quantity of papers created by Robert (Birdie) Swift, another supporter of the Chamberlain's case.
- Biography/History:
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Veronica Flanigan, who was retired and living in Yerrimbool, New South Wales, campaigned tirelessly for the overturning of the murder conviction of Lindy Chamberlain.
- Notes:
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- Manuscript reference no.: NLA MS 9648
- Also available online https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-297705661 MS 9648 copy
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Descriptive list available (6 p.)
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1982-1992
- Copyright:
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