University of Sydney, 1902-1931

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Series 24

Content Summary:

Symon's association with the University began in 1902 on the occasion of its golden jubilee, when he was invited by C. Clive Teece to address the Union. A draft of the address is included in this series. In 1922 Symon gave £1,000 for a scholarship to be set up for first year students of English, and in 1924 donated a bell to the carillon appeal. Correspondents in this series include C. C. Teece, Sir William Cullen, E. R. Holme, Iven G. Mackay, R. W. Teece, M. W. MacCallum and W. A. Selle.

Comprises Folder 1 (Items 1-172).

Immediate source of acquisition:

The papers were received by the Library between 1966 and 1968 from Sir Josiah Symon's literary executor and daughter, Miss L. K. (Kilmeny) Symon. In December 1980 Sir Josiah's Commonwealth railway life pass was donated to the Library by the State Library of South Australia on behalf of a donor who was living in the house previously owned by Kilmeny Symon and had found the pass in a crack in the flooring.

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