Papers of the Symon Family, 1873-1998 (bulk 1860-1939) [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 4397464
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Symon Family
- Related Online Resources:
- Finding aid at National Library of Australia
- Access Conditions:
- Available for research. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- [1873-1998]
- 4.1 m. (4 boxes) + 4 folio boxes and 2 pieces.
- Summary:
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Collection of miscellaneous papers mainly belonging to Sir Josiah Symon. It also includes some papers of two of his sons, Carril Symon and Charles J. B. Symon and his grandson, Charles C. Symon. The papers include correspondence, published speeches and addresses, addresses and personal writings, biographical and genealogical notes; printed material, invitations, menus and other items of ephemera, autograph books, photographs, KCMG medal and ribbon and a deed box.
- Biography/History:
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Sir Josiah Symon, lawyer, politician and philanthropist, emigrated to South Australia from Scotland in 1866. He was admitted to the South Australian Bar in 1871 where he practised until 1923. In 1881 he entered state politics and from 1887 onwards became a strong supporter for Federation working as president of both the South Australian Federal League and the Commonwealth League and a member of the Australasian Federal Convention (1897-1898). Following Federation he was elected to the Senate in the new Federal Parliament where he served until 1913. On 8 December 1881, Symon married Mary Eleanor Cowle. They had five sons and seven daughters (two of whom died in infancy).
- Notes:
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- Manuscript reference no.: MS 10061.
- Associated materials: Papers of Sir Josiah Symon, 1820-1959 (bulk 1860-1939) MS 1736 and Papers of Elizabeth Dyer relating to Sir Josiah Symon, 1897-1955 MS 10369.
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Finding aid available online.
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1873-1998
- Occupation:
- Terms of Use:
- Copying of Sir Josiah Symon's copyright material is permitted for research.
- Copyright:
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Copyright Undetermined
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- Material type:
- Literary, dramatic or musical work
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