John Alfred papers mainly concerning tramways, 1949-1968
John Alfred papers mainly concerning tramways, 1949-1968
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Date
1949-1968
Call Numbers
MLMSS 9036
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Formats
Manuscripts, Pictures, Photographs and Maps
Physical Description
Contents
0.5 metres of textual material (3 boxes)
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Copyright status : In copyright - This collection has multiple copyright holders
Please acknowledge: : Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales
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Scope and Contents
Contents
The papers relate mainly to John Alfred’s historical research and photography of trams, tramways and trains. They include correspondence, lists of photographs and research notes.
BOX 1
Spring back binder of correspondence, mainly with other transport enthusiasts, 1957-1968
Notebooks (5) containing lists of photographs taken, arranged...
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Full title
John Alfred papers mainly concerning tramways, 1949-1968
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Notes
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Information upgraded as part of the Manuscripts Unprocessed eRecords Project 2013-2014
Contextual Information
Source
Presented by Mrs M. Grenfell in 1971
Administrative / Biographical history
John Alfred (1927-1969) was a rail and tramway enthusiast, a Vice-President of the Australian Electric Traction Society and member of other related associations. He carried out extensive research into Victorian tramway history, conducted historical tram tours around Melbourne during the 1960s and accumulated a large highly-regarded photographic col...
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Call Numbers
MLMSS 9036
Record Identifier
npAWge51
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/npAWge51
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Reference code
402592
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