John Spence papers, ca. 1909-1949
John Spence papers, ca. 1909-1949
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ca. 1909-1949
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MLMSS 8350
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0.52 metres of textual material (3 boxes)
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John Spence papers, ca. 1909-1949, consisting mainly of private papers documenting his career achievements in the public service.
BOX 1
Tourist maps, business cards, 1940, pocket notebook, 1915-1917, certificates, correspondence 1942-1948, telegrams, greeting cards, documents related to honors and medals awarded to Spence, Jubilee medal...
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John Spence papers, ca. 1909-1949
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Information upgraded as part of the Manuscripts Unprocessed eRecords Project 2011-2012
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Source
Presented by J.A.L. Gunn & Partners, accountants, in 1949
Administrative / Biographical history
John Spence (1878-1949), public servant, was born on 6 January 1878 at Riccarton, Ayrshire, Scotland, son of John Spence, machinist, and his wife Mary, née Kelly. Migrating with his family, he came to New South Wales when he was aged 8 and was later sent to Sydney Boys' High School. He joined the Department of Public Instruction as a pupil-teacher...
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MLMSS 8350
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1Lj2RKD9
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/1Lj2RKD9
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152411
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