Correspondence, 1915-78

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Series 1

Content Summary:

This series consists of personal correspondence and correspondence relating to church matters. The personal correspondence includes letters from Harrison's mother, his brother and nephew. There is also a series of letters he wrote to his wife while on an overseas trip in 1961. Correspondence relating to his role as a minister of the church includes general correspondence with fellow clergy within the Presbyterian Church on church and religious matters, letters from parishioners and prominent people that Harrison met at official functions. These include Sir Robert and Dame Pattie Menzies, Alice, Duchess of Gloucester, Viscount and Viscountess Slim and Elsie Curtin, wife of John Curtin. Harrison also received many congratulatory messages on his receipt of the Order of the British Empire and on the occasions of his election to various state and national positions within the Presbyterian Church.

There are also numerous invitations to state receptions, garden parties and other functions which were held on occasions such as royal visits, the opening of Parliament and visits of foreign dignitaries.

Immediate source of acquisition:

The papers were donated to the National Library in three instalments in 1978, 1980 and 1993. Instalments one and three were donated by the Reverend Alistair Christie, a close friend of Harrison, and instalment two by Mrs Claire Lupton, Harrison's daughter.

Names:

Hector Harrison

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