Personal correspondence, c.1959-1960

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Component identifier:
File 7
Content Summary:
The letters are from Mabo to Bonita Mabo, before and after their marriage. They were mostly written while Mabo was working as a fettler near Hughenden. There is also a letter from Mary Tanna, grandmother of Bonita, and miscellaneous notes.
Immediate source of acquisition:
An initial instalment of papers of Eddie Mabo was acquired by the Library from his widow, Bonita Mabo, in 1994. A further instalment was acquired from the same source in November 2002.

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Location of this collection:
Parkes Place
Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
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