Guide to the Hermann J. Asmus collection, Asia and Australia, 1935

Summary

Collection number:

PIC 3409

Extent:

5 albums, 26 loose photographs, 2 prints, 3 printed albums, 1 manuscript : b&w & col. ; 21 x 16 cm. and smaller; 5 negatives : nitrate.

Language:

English and English

Availability:

Available

Cultural Sensitivity Advisory Notice:

This finding aid contains terms that reflect authors' views or those of the historical period, but which may not be considered appropriate today. While the information may not reflect current understanding, it is provided in an historical context.

Background

Content Summary:

This collection includes post card correspondence to and from Hermann J. Asmus. Photographs include views of Canberra, the Federal Capital Territory, Warrnambool, Mildura, Shepparton, Ballarat, Creswick, Gippsland, Melbourne, Brisbane, Albury, Casino, Broken Hill, Burragorang, Launceston (Tasmania), Newcastle, Thursday Island and Sydney. The China photographs include views of Peking (Pekin), Tibet, Shanghai and Hankow, 10 of which are stereoscopic views. This collection also includes photographs of Japan, Singapore, Torres Straits and Hong Kong; portraits of Asmus, friends and family; views of the operating room at the ETO Melbourne in 1938; still life studies of flowers in vases and small ornaments; an example of Tibetan script. The Printed albums are Panoramic pictures New South Wales, Sydney illustrated and Seltona [photographic process].

Patrons are advised this finding aid is incomplete and material will be added to it over time.

Biographical / Historical:

Hermann J. Asmus worked for the Railways before he joined the British Tobacco Co. in 1923. During this time he worked in China, and on his return to Australia wrote many articles and was also a radio enthusiast. He was in contact with the 'Southern Cross' and Kingsford Smith when the plane was 'lost'. Asmus died in the early 1950's aged 55.

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Location of this collection:

National Library of Australia

Parkes Place

Canberra ACT 2600, Australia

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