Papers of William Morris Hughes, circa 1865-1958 (bulk 1930-1949) [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 527195
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Hughes, W. M. (William Morris), 1862-1952
- Online Version:
- National Library of Australia digitised item
- Related Online Resources:
- Finding aid at National Library of Australia
- Access Conditions:
- Available for research. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- [ca. 1865-1958]
- approximately 53.60 m. (236 boxes) + 27 fol. boxes + 9 elephant folios.
- Summary:
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MS 1538 comprises correspondence, 1903-1952, diaries and notebooks, 1916-1951, financial papers, newspaper cuttings, photographs, family papers and political papers as well as much of William Morris Hughes' published output of books, press articles and speeches. The date coverage of the collection is uneven with only a small portion of papers relating to Hughes' activities from 1894-1917. Much of the material is concentrated towards the 1930s and 1940s. The political papers include Hughes' time as prime minister, 1915-1923, as a backbencher, 1923-1934 and 1941-1952, as well as his various ministerial positions, 1934-1941 (236 boxes, 27 fol. boxes, 9 elephant folios).
- Biography/History:
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William Morris (Billy) Hughes was an Australian politician, parliamentarian and prime minister, 1915-1923. Further biographical information at http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-867467
- Notes:
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- Manuscript reference no.: MS 1538.
- Selected item(s) also available online http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-229721876
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Finding aid available online.
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1865-1958
- Occupation:
- Terms of Use:
- Copying of William Morris Hughes' copyright material permitted for research purposes.
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