Guide to the Donovan Clark Map Collection, c.1927 - c.1983

Summary

Collection number:

MFC 17

Creator:

Donovan Clarke

Extent:

46 items and in 2 map folders

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of map item], Donovan Clarke Map Collection, National Library of Australia, [item number]'.

Availability:

Available

Access conditions:

Available for reference. Not for loan.

Background

Content Summary:

Overseas and Australian tourist and topographic maps collected by Donovan Clarke. Some maps are annotated with notes and travel routes. Comprises items 1-46.

Biographical / Historical:

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Conditions Governing Access:

Please refer to the collection's catalogue record to place requests to view the material onsite, and for the access conditions (https://catalogue.nla.gov.au/Record/2553424).

Conditions Governing Use:

Some published maps in this collection may be in copyright.

Preferred citation:

Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of map item], Donovan Clarke Map Collection, National Library of Australia, [item number]'.

Location of this collection:

National Library of Australia

Parkes Place

Canberra ACT 2600, Australia

Contact:

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