Black, J. R (d. 1880) Pioneer journalist in Japan

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Containers:
Box 2 (MS 6681)
Component identifier:
File 11
Content Summary:
Notes, references, genealogy, correspondence, press cuttings and articles (1960-78) relating to the pioneer journalist and his descendants. His son J.J. Black (Ishii Black) became a professional entertainer and story-teller in Japan. Included are Ishii Black's obituary, biographical details, a typescript of a paper, press cuttings and photographs relating to him. There are press cuttings and notes relating to J.R. Black's English language newspaper The Far East, vols 1-6 (1870-1878), reprinted in Tokyo in 1966.
Immediate source of acquisition:
Harold and Gertrude (Jean) Williams between 1978 and 1995 donated the collection to the Library in numerous instalments. Further material was added in 2002 and 2005.

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Parkes Place
Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
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