Magna Carta, 1961-1988

Containers:

Box 53

Component identifier:

File 41

Content Summary:

Includes correspondence, notes and articles re. the 1297 Inspeximus Issue of the Magna Carta, photographs of the Magna Carta in Kings Hall, copies of acquisition file notes, translation, and papers re. Gough Whitlam's memorial lecture 'Library reports, 50 years and 10 years on' (1985).

Immediate source of acquisition:

The original consignment of MS 7599 was collected from the home of Sir Harold White by Library staff in 1988. A number of further instalments were subsequently received from Sir Harold and members of his family.

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