Sympathy messages, 1939

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Component identifier:
Series 11
Content Summary:

The series contains letters and telegrams, expressing sympathy and admiration, which were received by Lady Scott following her husband's death on 6 December 1939. They include notes from Scott's academic colleagues, parliamentarians, friends in England and the United States, the Melbourne University Council, associations and clubs. The letters are arranged alphabetically by author.

Comprises Items 1-103.

Immediate source of acquisition:
The papers of Sir Ernest and Lady Scott, together with a small number of books, were presented to the Library in 1958 by Miss Diana Dyason, Lady Scott's niece. They had been examined by Lady Scott in 1956, the year before her death, and many items carry her explanatory notes.

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Copying and publishing of unpublished manuscript material is subject to copyright restrictions. For such material, written permission to publish must be obtained from the copyright holder(s). Copying of unpublished material for research purposes is permissible 50 years after the death of the creator of the material.
Location of this collection:
Parkes Place
Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
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