Russell Jack interviewed by Diana Giese for the Post-war Chinese Australians oral history project [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 2035627
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Jack, Russell, 1935-, interviewee
- Access Conditions:
- Access open for research, personal copies and public use.
- Description:
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- 1994 Nov. 11
- 1 digital audio tape (ca. 103 min.)
- Series:
- Post-war Chinese Australians oral history project.
- Summary:
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Jack, boilermaker and active member of the Bendigo Chinese community, speaks of establishment of the Golden Dragon Museum; early Chinese community fundraising; conservation of costumes from Museum collection; Museum finance; liaison with Jiangsu Construction Company, China; obtaining a site, tendering process; building description; Museum's imperial dragon; fittings; community involvement in the project; assistance from prisoners; giving lectures to interested groups; Chinese gardens; local opposition to the Chinese initiative; Chinese cultural activities, Bendigo; his family background; father's profession as Chinese herbalist; siblings' choice of occupation; food eaten as a child; sporting interests; carrying the 1956 Olympic torch near Bendigo; community awards; parents' achievements; his children & extended family.
- Biography/History:
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An outstanding member of the Bendigo, Vic. Chinese community, Jack was born in the city in 1935 and is the founder of its award winning Golden Dragon Museum.
- Notes:
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- Recorded at Bendigo, Vic. on 11 November 1994.
- Digital master available National Library of Australia;
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Transcript available (typescript, 60 leaves)
- Subject:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Giese, Diana, 1947-, interviewer
- Related Records:
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This belongs to the Post-war Chinese Australians oral history project.
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- Until 2064 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Sound Recording
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 1994
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