Guide to the Richard Ledgar collection of photographs, 1858-1910
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Summary
- Collection number:
- PIC 3313-3373, 7015, 8001, 16242
- Extent:
- ca. 421 photographs ; b&w, sepia toned ; image 50 x 63.5 cm. and smaller.
- Language:
- English and English
- Availability:
- Available
- Cultural Sensitivity Advisory Notice:
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Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this collection may contain names, recordings and images of deceased people and other content that may be culturally sensitive. Please also be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions within these works which reflect the author's attitude, or that of the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.
Background
- Content Summary:
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Professor F.W Ledgar's collection of photographs consists of works by numerous well known photographers such as J.W. Beattie, Charles Nettleton, Nicholas Caire, Samuel Sweet, E.G. Amos and the Bardwell's Studios. There is also a small proportion of photographs by unknown photographers. The photographs were taken between 1858 and 1910 and show public buildings and street scenes in Melbourne, Sydney, Bendigo, Ballarat and Hobart. Many also show country life in Victoria, New South Wales, New Zealand and Tasmania.
Patrons are advised the description in this finding aid is incomplete and material will be added to it over time.
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-vn1585460)
- 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-vn1585460).
- Location of this collection:
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Parkes PlaceCanberra ACT 2600, Australia
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