[Schoolwork by Aboriginal Children, Mount Margaret Mission: Two maps by C......]

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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-1987016200149Scope and ContentSchoolwork completed by [.......] at Mount Margaret Mission, Western Australia. Two illustrated maps and text detailing the journey's of explorers John Eyre and John Forrest on their expeditions across Australia. Adhered to both works are black and white photographs of [.......]. In the photographs [.......] is standing in front of a tree, smiling towards the camera. Both works contain inscriptions in red ink likely written by teacher/missionary, one reads: "Pupil: [.......], Aboriginal boy. Age 13. Total time in school: 2 years, 1 month". Also inscribed, 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 0006MenuBrowse digitised items | Available in the Reading Room

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CreatorLeeper FamilyRoleProvenance

Dates

Date16 May 1939-12 June 1939

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Previous System ID1987.0162.00149

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

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