John Pascoe Fawkner papers, 1837-ca. 1860
John Pascoe Fawkner papers, 1837-ca. 1860
About this item
Full title
Author / Creator
Date
1837-ca. 1860
Call Numbers
DLMS 175 , DLMSQ 391
Record Identifier
Reference Code
Formats
Physical Description
Contents
1 box and 1 folder of textual material - 20 cm. - manuscript and typescript
Other Descriptions
Level of description
Fonds
Access and use
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Scope and Contents
Contents
1. Personal papers, 1837-1860
DLMS 175
a. Library book, personal notes and records, 1 April 1845-8 February 1860.
Records of books lent and purchased, accounts connected with building house in Melbourne and jottings concerning church history.
b. Private account book, with brass lock and key, 1 June 1842-15 December 1860.
Reco...
Alternative Titles
Full title
John Pascoe Fawkner papers, 1837-ca. 1860
Authors, Artists and Contributors
Author / Creator
Notes
General note
See Sir William Dixson correspondence file for letters concerning provenance of manuscript
DLMSQ 391 transferred from DLSPENCER 383
Description source
Information transferred from Dixson Manuscript Card Catalogue as part of the eRecords Project, 2011-2012.
Contextual Information
Source
Bequeathed by Sir William Dixson, 1952
Administrative / Biographical history
John Pascoe Fawkner emigrated to Australia with his parents in 1801. He was in business in Tasmania for many years as baker, builder and hotel keeper. in 1835 he formed a party to settle in Victoria who established themselves on the present site of Melbourne. He was active in business and politics in the new colony for the rest of his life
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Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
DLMS 175 , DLMSQ 391
Record Identifier
9AL40KJY
Permalink
https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/9AL40KJY
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Reference code
944706
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