Letterbooks and papers of H. L. White of Belltrees, 1886-1927, with White family papers, 1850-1986 [...
Letterbooks and papers of H. L. White of Belltrees, 1886-1927, with White family papers, 1850-1986 [microform]
About this item
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Author / Creator
Date
1850-1986
Call Numbers
MAV/FM4/10946
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Formats
Physical Description
Contents
41 microfilm reels - 35 mm - vesicular positive
Other Descriptions
Level of description
Fonds
Access and use
Access Conditions
Restricted : - - These microfilms are made available for individual private study only. Information obtained from the microfilms may not be used in any manner as may offend, or cause pain and embarrassment to any person.
Copying Conditions
Approval for reproduction required : Written permission must first be obtained from the White family, Belltrees, via Scone, NSW 2337
Finding aids
Index to the Letterbooks of H.L. White of Belltress, 1886 to 1926 [i.e. 1927] / handwritten by Judy White, with additional listing of microfilm contents and statement of conditions of use, located at Micro. Ref. Bks. 7.1.35 -
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Scope and Contents
Contents
The 41 microfilm copies of letterbooks and papers, 1876-1927, relating to H. L. White and Belltrees, provide an outstanding documentary record of a foremost NSW and Australian pastoral estate and family.
This extensive collection comprises 35 microfilms of letterbooks, 1886-1927 (53 vols.: Reels 1-35), including general and station business...
Alternative Titles
Full title
Letterbooks and papers of H. L. White of Belltrees, 1886-1927, with White family papers, 1850-1986 [microform]
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Notes
General note
In 1987, the Auchmuty Library of the University of Newcastle was permitted to obtain microfilm copies of an extensive collection of H. L. White letterbooks and White family papers held at the pastoral property Belltrees, near Scone, NSW. In 2007, the State Library of NSW sought permission from Judy White, the current owner of Belltrees, to obtain a...
Published information
A selection of letters from 1910 in volume 21: 'Oological and Philatelic' (MAV/FM4/10946 Reel 23) was published in The art of collecting national heritage : the letters of Henry Luke White 1910-1913 / compiled by Judy White. Scone, N.S.W. : Seven Press, 2007.
Contextual Information
Source
Purchased from Auchmuty Library, University of Newcastle, June 2007
Original held by
Original letterhttp://acms.sl.nsw.gov.au/staff/images/icon/right_3.gifbooks and papers held by the White family, Belltrees, via Scone, NSW 2337
Administrative / Biographical history
Henry Luke White (1860-1927) was a pastoralist and philanthropist. The first generation of his family came out from England to develop the merino sheep industry in Australia. Belltrees station in the Upper Hunter Valley has been owned by the White family since 1831. The H. L. White branch of the family purchased Belltrees station in 1853 and establ...
Identifiers
Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
MAV/FM4/10946
Record Identifier
94RxMaB1
Permalink
https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/94RxMaB1
Other Identifiers
Reference code
825971
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