Guide to the Papers of Julia Ryan, 1947-1982

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Summary

Collection number:
MS 9361
Extent:
0.7 metres and (5 boxes)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Papers of Julia Ryan, National Library of Australia, MS 9361, [box number and series and/or file number]'.
Availability:
Available
Access conditions:
Available for research. Not for loan.

Background

Content Summary:
The papers consist mainly of secondary source material relating to women's issues. They include journal articles, newscuttings, notes, papers, reports, information circulars and women's journals. A substantial amount of the research material (6 folders) has been collected on the campaigns for equal pay for women both in Australia and overseas. Other subject files include women and the media, women in the Australian Public Service and women's organisations. There are also papers from women's conferences and miscellaneous copies of various women's journals and newsletters. One file contains statistical information on the Canberra Women's Refuge for the year 1975 and a small amount of correspondence relating to its activities.
Biographical Note:

Teacher, historian and feminist. Julia Ryan is the daughter of Edna Ryan, feminist and campaigner for women's rights in Australia. Ryan lives in Canberra where she has been active in the women's movement for many years.

Provenance:

The papers were received by the Library in 1991. They were once part of the collection of the Women's Studies Unit at the Australian National University.

Arrangement:

The collection was arranged in files with titles when received by the Library. The arrangement of papers within these files and the file titles have been preserved by the Library.

Access and use

Conditions Governing Access:
Please refer to the collection's catalogue record for the access conditions (http://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn1756628).
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Copying and publishing of unpublished manuscript material is subject to copyright restrictions.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 Copying of unpublished material for research purposes is permissible 50 years after the death of the creator of the material.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 Julia Ryan, National Library of Australia, MS 9361, [box number and series and/or file number]'.
Location of this collection:
Parkes Place
Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
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