Papers of Henry Higgins, 1840-1976, bulk 1841-1929 [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 540859
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Higgins, H. B. (Henry Bournes), 1851-1929
- Related Online Resources:
- Finding aid at National Library of Australia
- Access Conditions:
- Available for reference. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- 1840-1976
- 2.21 m. (13 boxes) + 6 folios
- Summary:
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Higgins' personal and professional correspondence (1854-1929) with figures such as Frank Gavan Duffy, Littleton Groom, Charles Powers, Archbishops Carr and Moran, John Latham, Billy Hughes and Robert Garran. Higgins family correspondence (1841-1923), including letters from the family's life in Ireland and post-emigration. Personal and family papers and effects, newspaper cuttings, notes and notebooks, commonplace books, private diaries and publications collected or written by Higgins.
- Biography/History:
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Migrated from Ireland with his family 1870; admitted to the Bar 1876; entered politics in 1894; Attorney-General in Watson's Labour Ministry of 1904; Justice of the High Court from 1906 and President of the Federal Court of Concilation and Arbitration 1907-1922.
- Notes:
- Manuscript reference no. : MS 1057
- Cited In:
- Guide to collections of manuscripts relating to Australia ; A266 (Rev. 1).
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Finding aid available online.
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1840-1976
- Occupation:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Higgins family
- Copyright:
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Copyright Undetermined
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- Material type:
- Literary, dramatic or musical work
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