Papers of Andrew Fisher, 1883-1983 (bulk 1901-1921) [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 342948
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Fisher, Andrew, 1862-1928
- Related Online Resources:
- Finding aid at National Library of Australia
- Access Conditions:
- Available for research. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- 1883-1983
- 7.73 m. (14 boxes) + 8 fol. boxes and 5 elephant fol. items.
- Summary:
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The collection includes correspondence on family and official matters, departmental minutes and administrative papers, press cuttings, photographs, personal documents, and books and pamphlets. Much of this material document Fisher's political career, especially his terms as Australia's Prime Minister (1908-1909, 1910-1913, 1914-1915), and his work as High Commissioner in London (1915-1921). The correspondents include George Ryland, Matthew Reid, W. Demaine, J. C. Watson, Frank Tudor, D. C. McGrath, James Page, Albert Gardiner, W. G. Higgs, Josiah Thomas, Sir George Pearce, Keith A. Murdoch, W.M. Hughes, Sir George Reid, Colonel Anderson and General Birdwood. One folder of material relates to social engagements and other activities of Fisher's daughter, Margaret Fisher.
- Biography/History:
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Andrew Fisher was Prime Minister of Australia in 1908-1909, 1910-1913 and 1914-1915. He resigned from office to become Australia's High Commissioner in London from 1915 to his retirement in 1921.
- Notes:
- Manuscript reference no.: MS 2919.
- Cited In:
- Guide to collections of manuscripts relating to Australia ; C254.
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Finding aid available online.
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1883-1983
- Occupation:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Fisher, Margaret, 1904-1988
- Exhibited:
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- Selected items exhibited in: "Andrew Fisher" Prime Ministers of Australia, 12 March 2021 – 6 September 2021.
- Exhibited: Treasures Gallery, National Library of Australia, 17A April, 2017
- Copyright:
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Copyright Undetermined
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- Material type:
- Literary, dramatic or musical work
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