Papers of Austin Byrne, 1932-1993 [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 767680
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Byrne, Austin Edward, 1902-1993
- Online Version:
- National Library of Australia digitised item. MS 3736 copy
- Related Online Resources:
- Finding aid at National Library of Australia
- Access Conditions:
- Available for research. Not for loan
- Description:
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- [1932-1993]
- 2 m. (14 boxes)
- Summary:
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Papers documenting the creation and subsequent history of the Southern Cross Memorial. The papers include correspondence, newspaper cuttings, publications, plans, notes, photographs, speeches and other material. The papers document the various exhibitions of the Memorial in Australia, the United States and the Netherlands and the protracted negotiations between Byrne and the Australian Government concerning the presentation of the Memorial to the Australian people and the arrangements for its long-term custody and display. Principal correspondents include John P. Errington and Ward McNally. The collection also includes a variety of papers which document the achievements of Charles Kingsford Smith and C.T.P. Ulm and Byrne's ongoing commitment to the promotion of those achievements.
- Biography/History:
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Aviation enthusiast and sculptor. Designer and creator of the Kingsford Smith "Southern Cross" Memorial, which is now in the custody of the National Museum of Australia.
- Notes:
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- Manuscript reference no. : MS 3736
- MS 3736 copy Also available online https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-347244042
- Related Material:
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- Associated material: Some Austin Byrne papers are held in National Museum of Australia (see Appendix A of list).
- Associated material: Two empty medal boxes related to MS 3736 are held at 'Pic Obj Shelves Bay 5/3'. Incription on attached card: "Charles K Smith: 50th anniversary of the Trans-Pacific Flight 1928-78"
- Austin Byrne and the Southern Cross Memorial; located at; National Library of Australia Pictures collection PIC/8575/1-319.
- A naval battle above an airport; located at; National Library of Australia Pictures collection PIC S7155.
- Cited In:
- Guide to collections of manuscripts relating to Australia C767
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Descriptive list available (12 p.).
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1932-1993
- Occupation:
- Artists
- Copyright:
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- Material type:
- Literary, dramatic or musical work
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