Guide to the Letters from Peter Ryan to Graeme Sligo

 

Collection context

Summary

Collection number:
MS 10616
Creator:
Ryan, Peter, Mr
Extent:
(2 ms boxes)
Language:
English and English
Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Letters from Peter Ryan to Graeme Sligo, National Library of Australia, MS 10616, [class/series/file/item number(s)]'.
Availability:
Available
Access conditions:
Part not available for research until 2029, or during the lifetime of Graeme Sligo, whichever is later; part not available for research until 2059 or during the lifetime of Graeme Sligo, whichever is later. Not for loan.

Background

Content Summary:
This collection primarily comprises correspondence from Peter Ryan to Graeme Sligo regarding the book "The Backroom Boys : Alfred Conlon and Army's Directorate of Research and Civil Affairs, 1942-46" written by Graeme Sligo. The book covers topics of Army Directorate of Research 1942-1946 - New Guinea, Colonel Alfred Austin Joseph Conlon, Sir Thomas Blamey, The Directorate of Research and Civil Affairs, and The Australian New Guinea Administrative Unit (ANGAU). There is also correspondence between Graeme Sligo and others, including Lieutenant John D. Legge AO, and Lady Meriel Wright, widow of Colonel Sir Douglas Wright, Chancellor of University of Melbourne, 1980-1989.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Defence
Society and culture

Access and use

Conditions Governing Access:
Access conditions may apply to this collection, please refer to the collection's catalogue record for further information (http://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn8630463).
Conditions Governing Use:
Conditions for copying and publishing of this collection may apply, please refer to the collection's catalogue record for further information (http://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn8630463).
Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Letters from Peter Ryan to Graeme Sligo, National Library of Australia, MS 10616, [class/series/file/item number(s)]'.
Location of this collection:
Parkes Place
Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
Contact: