3.15 metres(12 MS boxes+ 1 large folio box + 1 med folio box + 1 small folio box)
Abstract Or Scope
The collection comprises material created by Australian journalist Peter Greste during his imprisonment in Mulhaq Al Masra (Molha'a El-Mazra'a)/ Tora prison from December 2013 until February 2015; material collected by his parents Lois and Juris and brothers Mike and Andrew in support of Peter's release from prison; records collected following Peter's release and return to Australia; along with records relating to Peter from the 1980's. Included are letters written by Peter Greste that were smuggled out of the prison, some written on toilet paper and napkins and addressed to family, friends, politicians, lawyers, Al Jazeera staff and some statements and press releases; Peter's diaries written in prison; media coverage during his imprisonment; correspondence from his supporters; papers kept by Lois and Juris Greste in Egypt including notebooks, court and travel documents; notebooks from Mike Greste. Also included are papers relating to Peter's schooling, including Youth Exchange documents, his journalism cadetship, correspondence and photographs and records relating to the Australian of the Year Award nomination.