Papers of Margaret (Peggy) Fisher, c.1900-1983

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Component identifier:
Series 14
Content Summary:

The bulk of the papers in this series belong to Margaret (Peggy) Fisher, Fisher's daughter. In 1973 she organised a social function to celebrate the 70th anniversary of her father's entry into politics. The correspondence mainly consists of acceptances or apologies for non-attendance at this function.

Miscellaneous items include a passport belonging to Andrew Fisher (1916-1917); invitations and newscuttings. Photographic material includes a portrait of Mrs Irvine (Margaret Fisher's grandmother), the unveiling of a memorial to Fisher at Hampstead Cemetery, London by British Prime Minister, Ramsay MacDonald (1930) and family members.

Comprises one folder.

Immediate source of acquisition:
The papers were donated to the Library in several instalments by Fisher's family between 1961 and 1990.

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Parent Restrictions:
This collection is available for reference.
Parent Terms of Access:
Copying and publishing of unpublished manuscript material is subject to copyright restrictions. For such material, written permission to publish must be obtained from the copyright holder(s). Copying of unpublished material for research purposes is permissible 50 years after the death of the creator of the material.
Location of this collection:
Parkes Place
Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
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