National Library of Australia, 1968-1971

Component identifier:

Subseries 3-9

Content Summary:

The National Library of Australia acquired the Braga Collection from Braga in 1966. Braga was employed by the National Library as a consultant, primarily to work on his collection, from 1968 to 1972. This subseries contains correspondence documenting Braga's search for works relating to the history of the Portuguese in Asia, trying to further develop the National Library's holdings in this area. There is also correspondence relating to Braga's research and writing activities during this period, as well as other matters of interest.

Papers more fully documenting Braga's time at the National Library are contained in Series 10.

[6 files]

Immediate source of acquisition:

The bulk of the Braga Collection (including manuscripts, pictures, maps, newspapers, serials, periodicals, monographs and ephemera) was purchased from J.M. Braga in 1966. The component held in the Manuscript Collection at MS 4300 appears to have been formally accessioned as the J.M. Braga Papers in 1975. Several small additions have been made since the original instalment of papers was received. Most of these additions were transfers to the Manuscripts Collection from other collection areas, including a file of newspaper cuttings in May 1975, a set of microfilm reels in 1984, a file of manuscript material in 1985, lists of the Braga Collection in 1994, and two files of assorted printed material and other papers in 2009. As well, several small additions have been made by members of the Braga family. In 1992, various Braga family members donated a copy of the eulogy and order of service for Augusta Braga's memorial service, and in 2002 Angela Braga donated photographs of medals and decorations awarded to J.P. Braga, together with photocopies of early writings of J.M. Braga and eulogies for J.M. Braga and his grandson Michael Braga.

Subjects:

History

Names:

Braga, J.M. (José Maria)

Contents

Access and use