National Library of Australia - history, 1949-1983

Containers:

Box 54

Component identifier:

File 50

Content Summary:

Includes copy of typescript 'Library models and library myths : the early years of the National Library of Australia' by Peter Biskup (ca. 1983) ; minutes of evidence on National Library and Roosevelt Memorial (1948-49) ; speech by R.G. Menzies on National Library Bill 1960 ; report on future control and development of the National Library (1956) ; National Capital Development Commission Architectural Brief for National Library ; report of the National Library Inquiry Committee (1956-57) ; and Council Report on Transfer of Library Material to the National Library under Section 8 of the Act.

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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