Australian Minister to China, 1941-1944

Containers:

Box 5, 6, 7, 8

Component identifier:

Series 9

Content Summary:

Items 1-2158

Manuscripts and typescripts of his diaries make up most of this series (items 376-2008). Also included is correspondence with Sir Frederick Stewart, John Curtin, H.V. Evatt, W.R. Hodgson and Keith Waller concerning Eggleston's appointment, the establishment of a legation and staff matters, (items 1-175) together with notes, lectures and a despatch dated 2 February 1943 entitled 'The outlines of constructive peace in the Pacific' (items 240-2930).

Note that this series has been microfilmed G24,016 - 018 (3 reels)

Immediate source of acquisition:

The papers were received from the family of Sir Frederic Eggleston after his death in 1954.

Names:

Frederic William Eggleston

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