Guide to the Papers of Keith Raymond Meggs, 1920s-2017

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Summary

Collection number:
MS 10684
Creator:
Keith Raymond Meggs
Extent:
(104 ms boxes + 2 large folio box + 1 medium folio box + 2 binders + 2 folio packets + 2 digital carriers)
Language:
English and English
Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Papers of Keith Raymond Meggs, National Library of Australia, MS 10684, [class/series/file/item number(s)]'.
Availability:
Available
Access conditions:
Permission required for research until 2033. Not for loan.

Background

Content Summary:
Collection comprises research notes, drafts, correspondence, 16 mm films, negatives, slides, and over 3,000 photographs relating to Keith Meggs' books titled 'Australian-built aircraft and the industry' (volume 1-3). The publications contain information on every aircraft type proposed, designed, or manufactured in Australia, from 1884 to the mid-1980s. Keith Meggs published several authoritative works on Australian aviation and is internationally recognised for his contributions to aviation and its recorded history.

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-vn8682389).
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-vn8682389).
Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Papers of Keith Raymond Meggs, National Library of Australia, MS 10684, [class/series/file/item number(s)]'.
Location of this collection:
Parkes Place
Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
Contact:
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