Victorian Aboriginal Group [material relating to Ernabella Mission]

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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-1987016200153Scope and ContentDisplay board made by the Victorian Aboriginal Group showing photographs and text relating to Ernabella Mission, South Australia. Includes 6 clippings with photographs [five adhered, one loose]. Images include: 1) Large group of Aboriginal children standing in two lines. Below the image is the text "A record attendance at school- 108 children". Above the image "Freedom School Ernabella"; 2) Ernabella woolshed, truck with load of wool and a large group of men and Aboriginal children. Below the image is the insription "Left to right: Messrs. MacDougall, Trudinger, Brown, and natives. On top: Messrs. Gouge and Lennow (shearers)". 3) Two Aboriginal children and "Mrs. Ward" holding wool; 4) Aboriginal men, several holding shovels, standing in front of a building work site. Inscription below: "Building the hospital". 5) Image of Ernabella Mission House and land [x2]; 6) Herd of sheep and shearing shed. Also attached to the board is a clipping titled "Apinya's Letter". Hand written inscription reads: "Written unaided after 4 months education (intervals of walkabouts)". On the back is the English translation of the letter written by Apinya.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 0006

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CreatorLeeper FamilyRoleProvenance

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DateUndated

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Date1890-1980Date ContextDate of accession

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Previous System ID1987.0162.00153

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SubjectAboriginal AustraliansReligions - Christianity - MissionsShearersSheep and woolSubject (Place)Pukatja / Ernabella (SA Central Australia SG53-09)

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Victorian Aboriginal Group [material relating to Ernabella Mission]