- Bib ID:
- 733517
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Felton, Philip (Philip Eric), 1929-2013, interviewee
- Access Conditions:
- Access to tapes 1-5 open for research, closed for personal copies and public use until Dec. 31, 2029; access to tape 6 closed for research, personal copies and public use until Dec. 31, 2029.
- Description:
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- 1999
- 6 digital audio tapes (290 min.)
- Series:
- Bringing them home oral history project.
- Summary:
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Felton speaks about his childhood and education in Sydney. He worked as a welfare officer with the New South Wales Aborigines Welfare Board (AWB) from 1950 to 1957. He describes the operation of the AWB stations and the processes involved in child removal. In 1957, Felton was appointed to head the newly established Victorian Aborigines Welfare Board (VAWB). He outlines the background to the establishment of the VAWB, its operation, membership, and involvement in adoptions. He also speaks about the history and operations of the Lake Tyers Aboriginal Settlement. In 1971, Felton moved into social work and then welfare administration.
- Partial contents:
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- Documentation also includes: 1. Policy phases : overview for Victoria and N.S.W. [a chronology of govt. policy on the treatment of Aboriginals from 1835-1990s]
- 2. Placement of Aboriginal children in Victoria : overview and chronology. The stolen generation / prepared by Philip Felton. 1997.
- Notes:
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- Recorded on Feb. 5, 10 & 26, 1999 in North Balwyn, Vic.
- Digital master available National Library of Australia;
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Detailed summary (11 p.)
- Subject:
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- Occupation:
- Social workers
- Other authors/contributors:
- Dowell, Gordon Charles, 1945-, interviewer
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- Copyright:
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- Until 2069 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 1999
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