An architect of freedom: John Hubert Plunkett in New South Wales, 1832-1869, 1969-74

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Series 11

Content Summary:

Molony's docotoral thesis, An architect of freedom: John Hubert Plunkett in New South Wales, 1832-1869, was published by Australian National University Press, Canberra, in 1973. The book details the life and work of Plunkett, who was appointed Attorney-General in New South Wales in 1836, and who was a leading figure throughout the period of transition from a penal to a self-governing colony.

Included in this series are research notes, correspondence, a small amount of typescript, galley proofs and reviews.

Immediate source of acquisition:

The bulk of the papers were acquired from John Molony in 1998, under the Taxation Incentives for the Arts Scheme (TIAS). Three earlier small consignments were received from Molony - two donated in 1981 and 1985 and one acquired under the TIAS in 1989.

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John Molony

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