Mitchell Library - time capsule from the commemorative stone of the Mitchell Library, 11 Sept. 1906
Mitchell Library - time capsule from the commemorative stone of the Mitchell Library, 11 Sept. 1906
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Date
11 Sept. 1906
Call Numbers
Safe 1/77
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Formats
Manuscripts, Pictures and Objects
Physical Description
Contents
Textual Records - 24 cm high x 18.5 cm diameter - glass cylinder containing documents and coins
Objects
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Level of description
Fonds
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Scope and Contents
Contents
Cylindrical glass container enclosing documents and coins. The lid was originally sealed with wax.
Printed sheet: 'Commemorative Stone of the Mitchell Library. This stone is laid by the Honorable Joseph Hector Carruthers, M.A., M.L.A., Premier of the State of New South Wales...' Includes names of the Governor, Ministry, Library Trustees, senior...
Alternative Titles
Full title
Mitchell Library - time capsule from the commemorative stone of the Mitchell Library, 11 Sept. 1906
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Author / Creator
Notes
General note
The trowel and mallet used to lay the stone are located at R 915.
Contextual Information
Administrative / Biographical history
In 1898 book collector David Scott Mitchell informed the Trustees of the Public Library of New South Wales that he would bequeath his extensive collection to the Library on condition that a special building was provided to house it. After considerable delay, building work began in April 1906. The commemorative stone was laid by Premier J.H. Carruth...
Identifiers
Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
Safe 1/77
Record Identifier
YK5Q2jMn
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/YK5Q2jMn
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Reference code
447275
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