Guide to the Papers of Jack Griffin

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Summary

Collection number:
MS 10658
Creator:
Cast Net Productions and Griffin, Jack, 1923-2013
Extent:
(15 boxes) + 2 medium folio-boxes + 4 large folio-boxes + 6 map-folios + 4 albums
Language:
English and English
Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Papers of Jack Griffin, National Library of Australia, MS 10658, [class/series/file/item number(s)]'.
Availability:
Available
Access conditions:
Available for research. Not for loan.

Background

Content Summary:
The collection comprises newspaper clippings, memorabilia, race records, race programs, posters, colour and black and white photographs, and scrapbooks relating to Jack Griffin and his involvement in the Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic, the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games, the Goulburn to Sydney Cycling Classic, Tour of the West, Bourke to Sydney cycle race, New Zealand Track Tour and Test Series, and the New Zealand Games. A considerable part of the collection concentrates on the written and photographed history of the Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic. Also included are cycling medals and awards bestowed on Jack Griffin, cycling books and magazines. This collection documents the cycling life of one of Australia's most revered cyclists, and the social activities of a rural Australian cycling community. Please note: Grafton to Inverell Cycling Classic and Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic are used interchangeably reflecting the race name on publications during different years or handwritten on items within the collection.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Sports and recreation
Names:
Cast Net Productions

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-vn8665896).
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-vn8665896).
Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Papers of Jack Griffin, National Library of Australia, MS 10658, [class/series/file/item number(s)]'.
Location of this collection:
Parkes Place
Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
Contact:
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