Australian Encyclopaedia, 1970-1987

Containers:

Box 59, Piece 10/1-9, Box 60, Box 61, Piece 10/17-21

Component identifier:

Series 10

Content Summary:

Papers from White's involvement from 1970 to 1987 on the Advisory Board of the Australian Encyclopaedia, published by the Grolier Society and later David Bateman Ltd. Includes correspondence, advisory committee meeting papers and notes, news clippings, lists of and notes on entries, style and spelling guide (1971), promotional material, papers re. launches of the third and fourth editions in 1977 and 1983 including invitations, guest lists, and copies of speeches.

[21 folders]

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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