Papers of Eric John Harrison, 1931-1964 [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 2623857
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Harrison, Eric John, Sir, 1892-1974
- Related Online Resources:
- Finding aid at National Library of Australia
- Access Conditions:
- Available for research. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- [1931-1964]
- 80 cm. fol.
- Summary:
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The papers consist of a small number of letters (1937-1964) from members of the Royal family and political figures including Dame Enid Lyons (1937), Sir Robert Menzies (1940), Sir Winston Churchill (1951), Lord Attlee (1951), and Richard Nixon (1953). The bulk of the collection consists of programs, invitations, menus, photographs and a scrapbook documenting Sir Eric Harrison's career as MHR for Wentworth (1931-1956) and as Australian High Commissioner in London (1956-1964).
- Biography/History:
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Eric Harrison was a member of the 1st AIF, (1916-1919). From 1931 until 1956 he was MHR for Wentworth (NSW) and was Deputy Leader of Opposition and of the Liberal Party (1944-1949). Harrison held various portfolios in the Lyons and Menzies Governments from 1934 to 1941 and from 1949 to 1956, when he was appointed High Commissioner in London. He was awarded a KCMG in 1960 and retired in 1964.
- Notes:
- Manuscript reference no. : MS 5548.
- Related Material:
- Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II, 1957; Located at; National Library of Australia Pictures collection S8035 FS 2.
- Cited In:
- Guide to collections of manuscripts relating to Australia ; D352.
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Descriptive list (1 p.) available.
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1931-1964
- Occupation:
- Federal politicians
- Copyright:
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Copyright Undetermined
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- Material type:
- Literary, dramatic or musical work
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