Guide to the Papers of Wallace H. Smith

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Summary

Collection number:
MS 10627
Creator:
Smith, Wallace H. (1873-1962)
Extent:
(2 boxes) + 1 map folio
Language:
English and English
Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Papers of Wallace H. Smith, National Library of Australia, MS 10627, [class/series/file/item number(s)]'.
Availability:
Available
Access conditions:
Available for research. Not for loan.

Background

Content Summary:
The collection primarily relates to gold mining operations in Fiji undertaken by Emperor Mines and to Wallace H. Smith, a Director of Emperor Mines. The collection includes Annual Reports and Statement of Accounts for Emperor Mines; publications relating to Emperor Mines and gold mining in Fiji; and three cross section maps detailing mine workings in Vatukoula, Fiji. The collection also includes photographs of mines, mining operations and mining employees in Fiji, New Guinea and Cracow, Queensland.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Pacific
Science and technology

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-vn8646302).
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-vn8646302).
Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Papers of Wallace H. Smith, National Library of Australia, MS 10627, [class/series/file/item number(s)]'.
Location of this collection:
Parkes Place
Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
Contact:
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