Addresses, debates, articles and papers, 1888-1938

Component identifier:

Series 6

Content Summary:

This series consists of mostly manuscript - but also typescript - addresses, speeches, papers and articles written and presented by Sir Littleton Groom. The papers relate to a wide range of topics - from politics and religion to the roles of women and literature. There are also several examples of debating topics and papers from Sir Littleton's time at the University of Melbourne. The titles of the addresses, debates, articles and papers have been retained, except where titles cannot be deciphered. Most of the papers are undated; there are several examples where there is more than one piece per topic, and many include related papers such as research notes, correspondence and/or newspaper cuttings.

Most of this series was transferred with a numbering sequence, although it is unclear whether this was created by Sir Littleton himself, or someone else. The Library has retained this numbering system and, for the most part, has arranged the addresses in numerical order. Where the numbering system ceases, the papers have been artificially arranged alphabetically. Addresses, debates, articles and papers that are either untitled, or difficult to decipher, have been placed in a separate folder. Related series include Series 3: University of Melbourne and Series 5: Political Papers.

Immediate source of acquisition:

The collection was passed to Cecil Pearce, husband of Jessie, one of Sir Littleton and Lady Groom's daughters. Mr Pearce subsequently bequeathed the papers to his daughter-in-law, who together with her three children, donated the material to the Library.

Names:

Sir Littleton and Lady Jessie Groom

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