[Schoolwork by Aboriginal Children, Mount Margaret Mission: J...]

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The names of children have not been published. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this item may contain names of deceased persons in written material. Some material may contain terms that reflect authors' views, or those of the period in which the item was written or recorded but may not be considered appropriate today. These views are not necessarily the views of the University of Melbourne. While the information may not reflect current understanding, it is provided in an historical context

Accession[1987.0162] Papers of the Leeper FamilyIdentifierUMA-ITE-1987016200132Scope and ContentSchoolwork completed by [....] at Mount Margaret Mission, Western Australia. Includes written work and illustration. There are two inscriptions in blue ink likely written by teacher/missionary, one reads: "[& ] Pupil: [....], an Aboriginal boy, ages 8. Total time in school 4 months". Includes a black and white photograph of [....]. In the image [....] is wearing a white collared shirt and is looking directly into camera. Includes the initials "H.B." [Likely Helen Baillie V.A.G.]. Material collected by the Victorian Aboriginal Group (V.A.G.).Access StatusAccess restrictions applyAccess ConditionsThe names of children have not been published.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this item may contain names of deceased persons in written material.
Some material may contain terms that reflect authors' views, or those of the period in which the item was written or recorded but may not be considered appropriate today. These views are not necessarily the views of the University of Melbourne. While the information may not reflect current understanding, it is provided in an historical contextRequest TypeRequest unitUnit1987.0162 Unit 0005MenuBrowse digitised items | Available in the Reading Room

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CreatorLeeper FamilyRoleProvenance

Dates

Date11 July 1934-13 August 1940

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Previous System ID1987.0162.00132

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SubjectAboriginal AustraliansChildrenEducation - Teaching - MaterialsReligions - Christianity - MissionsSubject (Place)Mount Margaret Mission

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