R. I. Downing papers, 1947-75
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Richard Ivan Downing ( B.A., Dip. Ec. Cantab.) was the Ritchie Research Professor of Economics at the University of Melbourne from 1952 until his death in 1975. He was an Assistant Economic Advisor to the Prime Minister of Australia in 1941-45, and served at the International Labour Organisation from 1945 to 1947 and from 1950 until 1953. He was a Trustee of the National Gallery of Victoria, Chairman of the Australian Ballet School and Chairman of the Australian Broadcasting Commission. He was also a Director of the Gas and Fuel Corporation of Victoria and of the Melbourne Theatre Company. Downing was both a colleague and friend of Arndt.
In the papers there are articles, reprints, papers, draft papers, addresses and newspapers cuttings, by Downing. Also a newspaper clipping about Downing (1975), correspondence and 'Faculty of Economics and Commerce: a history 1925-75'
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- The first instalment of papers was donated by Professor Arndt under the Taxation Incentives for the Arts Scheme in 1981. Further consignments were donated by Professor Arndt in two instalments, in February 1988 and in May 1993.
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Parkes PlaceCanberra ACT 2600, Australia
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