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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 Ra...

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John Rae - scrapbook of newscuttings, 1840-1877, with an introduction and index compiled by David Rae in 2007

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Full title

John Rae - scrapbook of newscuttings, 1840-1877, with an introduction and index compiled by David Rae in 2007

Author / Creator

Date

1840-1877, 2007

Call Numbers

MLMSS 7794

Record Identifier

nZNvzX6n

Reference Code

458017
Physical Description

Contents

1 volume in box - 0.04 Meters

Clippings

Other Descriptions

Level of description

Fonds

Access and use

Physical Access Conditions

This material is held offsite and can take up to 4 working days to retrieve. Please submit your request through Ask a Librarian

Issue Copy

Photocopy : Issue photocopy titled: Scissors & paste, John Rae"s scrapbook 1840 to 1877, located at F/979

More information

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.

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Primary Identifiers

Call Numbers

MLMSS 7794

Record Identifier

nZNvzX6n

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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/nZNvzX6n

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Reference code

458017

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