Alexander Hugh Chisholm interviewed by Mel Pratt for the Mel Pratt collection [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 2288737
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Chisholm, Alec H. (Alec Hugh), 1890-1977, interviewee
- Online Version:
- National Library of Australia digitised item
- Access Conditions:
- Access open for research, personal copies and public use.
- Description:
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- 1972 June 19-20
- 1 tape reel (ca. 47 min.): 1 7/8 ips, mono ; 5 in.
- Series:
- Mel Pratt collection.
- Summary:
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Mr Chisholm, a journalist, discusses his early interest in nature; his early career in journalism; the "Maryborough and Dunolly Advertiser", Victoria; the 1917 conscription riots; Queensland politics; T.H. Ryan; E.G. Theodore; Frank Forde; Lamington National Park; Bernard O'Reilly; E.J. Banfield; the Atrichornis; paradise parrot; Sir Matthew Nathan; Edward, Prince of Wales; Conan Doyle; limitation of fauna for the American Museum of Natural History; Institute of Journalists, Sydney; Lady de Chair; Sir Philip Game; Admiral Evans; Nellie Stewart; Jack Idriess; Dr H.V. Evatt; animals for the British Museum; Sir Hubert Wilkins; Billy Hughes; Artie Fadden as mimic; Lady Gowrie; demise of the "Argus"; Hitler; John Gould; Sir Keith Murdoch; Duke of Gloucester; the Australian Encyclopedia.
- Biography/History:
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Mr. Chisholm was a noted ornithologist, journalist and author, and was editor of the Australian Encyclopedia and Who's Who in Australia.
- Notes:
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- Mr Chisholm was previously interviewed on the Australian Encyclopedia by Mrs De Berg.
- Recorded at his home in Sydney.
- Also available online http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-214872544
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Corrected transcript (typescript, 38 leaves). Timed summary available.
- Subject:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Pratt, Mel, -1986, interviewer
- Related Records:
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This belongs to the Mel Pratt collection.
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Until 2042 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Sound Recording
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 1972
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