Papers of the Ferguson family, 1906-1999
- Bib ID:
- 6540345
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Ferguson family
- Access Conditions:
- Available for research. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- [between 1906 and 1999]
- 0.75 m (5 boxes)
- Summary:
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MS Acc14.095 comprises miscellaneous papers relating to lives and careers of the Reverend John Ferguson, Sir John Alexander Ferguson and their extended families. Comprises letters from family and acquaintances including a large group of condolences sent to Sir John following the deaths of his first wife, Bessie, and his son, Colin; a group of postcards sent to and from family members; Colin Ferguson's autograph book, together with replies to letters he sent to prominent people requesting their signature; a ship board journal kept by Bessie Ferguson on a trip to London in 1937; a number of cuttings by and about family members; and family history information. There is also a scrap book, compiled by Thomas Whitely, containing cuttings of articles written by him, together with maps relating to the history of the crossing of the Blue Mountain; and a photograph of students from Sydney Girl's High School (1921).
- Biography/History:
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Reverend John Ferguson was a Presbyterian minister. John Alexander Ferguson was an academic, judge, book collector, bibliographer and benefactor.
- Notes:
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- Manuscript reference number: MS Acc14.095.
- Associated materials: Papers of Sir John Ferguson, 1796-1947 MS 3626.
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1906-1999
- Other authors/contributors:
- Terms of Use:
- Copying of the Ferguson family’s copyright material permitted for research purposes.
- Copyright:
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Copyright Undetermined
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- A Manuscript Collection may have a range of formats and dates.
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
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