Victorian Aboriginal Group- History

Description

Accession[1987.0162] Papers of the Leeper FamilyIdentifierUMA-ITE-1987016200083Scope and Content26 loose pages that ouline the history of the Victorian Aboriginal Group [appears to be a draft]. The pages are typed and single sided. Each page has unrelated information on the rear, most likely re-used by the typist. The pagination is chronological but inconsistent, sometimes two pages are labelled the same number despite differing content. The content of the document is related to information reported in the V.A.G. Annual Reports (see previous files). It covers subject matter of the group, and Aboriginal Australians, including [not exhaustive]: reserves, education, staff and commitee members, Christian Missions, issues with racial discrimination towards Aboriginal Australians, welfare and health, publications. Mentions: schoolwork by children at Mount Margaret being sent to them for exhibition.
NATURAL: James Noble Memorial Fund; The First Australian's First Book [book]; National Missionary Council; Black Australian [book]; Rocket Range Protest; Aboriginal Study Group.Access StatusAccess restrictions applyRequest TypeRequest unitUnit1987.0162 Unit 0004

Provenance

CreatorLeeper FamilyRoleProvenance

Dates

DateUndated

Dates

Date1890-1980Date ContextDate of accession

Description Control

Previous System ID1987.0162.00083

Subjects

SubjectAboriginal AustraliansPolitics and Government - Civil rights and citizenshipReligions - Christianity - MissionsSocial identity - Mixed descentSubstance use - AlcoholSubject (Place)Cape Barren Island (Tas Bass Strait SK55-02)Bung Yarnda / Lake TyersMount Margaret Mission

Start typing here to find a location	Latitude	Longitude	Zoom	Actions

loading google map....

Save Cancel

University of Melbourne Archives

Archives

Menu

Victorian Aboriginal Group- History