Guide to the Papers of Ruby Rich, 1906-1984
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Summary
- Collection number:
- MS 7493
- Creator:
- Ruby Rich and Rich, Charles, Mr.
- Extent:
- (110 boxes + 2 large folio boxes)
- Language:
- English and English
- Preferred citation:
- Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Papers of Ruby Rich, National Library of Australia, MS 7493, [box number and series and/or file number]'.
- Availability:
- Available
- Access conditions:
- Available for research. Not for loan.
- Cultural Sensitivity Advisory Notice:
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Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this collection may contain content that is distressing and/or culturally sensitive including images and names of deceased persons. Please also be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions within these works which reflect the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.
Background
- Content Summary:
- Correspondence, manuscript, minutes, speeches, broadcasts, cuttings, publications, mainly relating to Ruby Rich's involvement in numerous women's, Jewish, cultural and international organisations. They include the Australian Federation of Women Voters, International Alliance of Women, Women's International Zionist Organisation, United Nations Commission on Status of Women, Racial Hygiene Centre, Family Planning Association of New South Wales, International Planned Parenthood Federation, Judge Rainbow Memorial Appeal Fund, United Nations Association of Australia, Commonwealth Countries' League, Australia-Israel Society for Cultural Exchange and Israel Philharmonic Orchestra. Correspondents include her sister Vera Wild and her nephew Charles Rich, Bessie Rischbieth, Edith Hedger, Julia Rapke, Constance Davey and her husband Dr. Maurice Schalit.
- Biographical Note:
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Feminist. Born in Walgett, NSW and grew up in Sydney. Concert pianist in London and Sydney. Joined the Feminist Club in Sydney in 1923 and in the next 50 years was a member and office-holder in numerous feminist, family planning, peace, international and Jewish organisations.
Indexed terms
- Names:
- Rich, Charles, Mr.
Access and use
- Conditions Governing Access:
- Please refer to the collection's catalogue record for the access conditions (http://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn2279958).
- Conditions Governing Use:
- Copying and publishing of unpublished manuscript material is subject to copyright restrictions. For such material, written permission to publish must be obtained from the copyright holder(s). Copying of unpublished material for research purposes is permissible 50 years after the death of the creator of the material.
- Preferred citation:
- Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Papers of Ruby Rich, National Library of Australia, MS 7493, [box number and series and/or file number]'.
- Location of this collection:
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Parkes PlaceCanberra ACT 2600, Australia
- Contact: