The National Library took custody of this collection in March 1989. Series 2-9 were transferred to the Library in a total of 32 labelled box files. The contents of these box files have been removed into files without disturbing the order of the papers therein. The three part numbering system used in this list (eg: File 3/1/2) consists firstly of the series number, secondly of the box file number within that series, and thirdly the file number within that box file. The full collection as sorted and listed consists of sixteen manuscript boxes (2.24 metres).
(25 MS Boxes + 1 Archives Box + 1 Large Folio Box + 1 Map Folio + 1 Folder)
Abstract Or Scope
The collection comprises personal and business papers relating to Spate's career as art historian, academic, author and curator and includes correspondence, research files, family papers and juvenilia, book drafts, slides and posters.