John Rae - scrapbook of newscuttings, 1840-1877, with an introduction and index compiled by David Ra...
John Rae - scrapbook of newscuttings, 1840-1877, with an introduction and index compiled by David Rae in 2007
About this item
Full title
Author / Creator
Date
1840-1877, 2007
Call Numbers
MLMSS 7794
Record Identifier
Reference Code
Formats
Manuscripts and Clippings
Physical Description
Contents
1 volume in box - 0.04 Meters
Clippings
Other Descriptions
Level of description
Fonds
Access and use
Physical Access Conditions
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Issue Copy
Photocopy : Issue photocopy titled: Scissors & paste, John Rae"s scrapbook 1840 to 1877, located at F/979
Subjects
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Scope and Contents
Contents
Newscuttings of articles compiled by John Rae. Comprises articles written by and about Rae. Topics include Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts, Society for the Promotion of Fine Arts, reports of Rae's lectures and reviews written by Rae. The scrapbook is accompanied by an introduction and index of persons and topics compiled by David Rae.
Alternative Titles
Full title
John Rae - scrapbook of newscuttings, 1840-1877, with an introduction and index compiled by David Rae in 2007
Authors, Artists and Contributors
Author / Creator
Author / Artists
Notes
General note
A photocopy of the scrapbook is available in the Mitchell Library printed books collection under the title: 'Scissors & paste: John Rae's scrapbook, 1840-1877'.
Contextual Information
Source
Presented by David Rae, December 2007
Administrative / Biographical history
John Rae came to Australia in 1839 to take up a position with the North British Australasian Loan and Investment Company. From 1843 to 1857 he was the first full-time town clerk of Sydney. He produced the letterpress for John Skinner Prout's 'Sydney Illustrated' and published books of poetry. Rae was also an artist and photographer.
Identifiers
Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
MLMSS 7794
Record Identifier
nZNvzX6n
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/nZNvzX6n
Other Identifiers
Reference code
458017
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