George Augustus Taylor papers, ca. 1897-1972
George Augustus Taylor papers, ca. 1897-1972
About this item
Full title
Author / Creator
Date
ca. 1897-1972
Call Numbers
MLMSS 2539 (K 22127-K 22128) , MLMSS 2539/Item 1X , SAFE/MLMSS 2539 (Safe 3/74)
Record Identifier
Reference Code
Formats
Physical Description
Contents
2 cartons, 1 folder and 1 outsize item
Other Descriptions
Level of description
Fonds
Access and use
Physical Access Conditions
This material is held offsite and is usually available after 4pm on the next business day. Please submit your request through Ask a Librarian : Applies to MLMSS 2539 (K 22127-K 22128)
Access to this manuscript collection via appointment only. Please submit your request through Ask a Librarian : Applies to SAFE/MLMSS 2539
Finding aids
Contents list available in the Mitchell Library Reading Room
Subjects
More information
Scope and Contents
Contents
Include family papers and correspondence of George Augustus Taylor's father, Vincent Patrick Taylor, and his uncle, George Augustine Taylor, documenting their interest in balloons and early aviation; and manuscripts of articles and the book, The Challenge of Aviation
Removed from MLMSS 2539 and transferred to SAFE/MLMSS 2539 (Safe 3/74) ar...
Alternative Titles
Full title
George Augustus Taylor papers, ca. 1897-1972
Authors, Artists and Contributors
Author / Creator
Notes
General note
MLMSS 2539/4X contents have been formally transferred to MLMSS 2539/1X
Contextual Information
Source
Presented by Mrs D. I. Taylor in 1973
Administrative / Biographical history
Bookseller, aeronaut and artist George Augustus Taylor (1902-1972), was the son of Vincent Patrick Taylor (Captain Penfold) 1874-1930, a balloonist and stunt man, and the nephew of George Augustine Taylor (1872-1928), pioneer aviator, journalist and craftsman.
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Identifiers
Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
MLMSS 2539 (K 22127-K 22128) , MLMSS 2539/Item 1X , SAFE/MLMSS 2539 (Safe 3/74)
Record Identifier
Y0KDmJq1
Permalink
https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/Y0KDmJq1
Other Identifiers
Reference code
422781
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