[Miscellaneous newspaper and magazine articles, re: Aboriginal Issues]

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this item may contain names and images of deceased persons in written material and photographs. 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-1987016200154Scope and ContentA collection of miscellaneous newspaper and magazine articles [approxiamately 20], ranging from 1944-1951 [mostly dated, some partly dated with the year missing]. All cover issues of Aboriginal Australians, many criticising the predudice and ill treatment from white Australians, and advocating for the protection of their cultural heritage, traditions and lifestyle. Articles of note: Several articles contain Mount Margaret Mission content, including children on musical tours singing hymns in Geelong and Newcastle; a 4 page article from People Magazine [17 January 1951, pp 38-41], titled "Professor A.P. Elkin, a doctor of philosophy puts man under the microscope", about anthropology and Aboriginal Australians including photographs of corroborees; a 4 page article from People Magazine [14 February 1951, pp 42-45] titled "Dr. Duguid, champion of the dark-skinned underdog", about Duguid's work in fighting ill-treatment and injustice of Australian Aboriginals. Mentions: Ernabella Mission; Albert Namatjira [artist]; National Association for the Advancement of the Native Race; Walkabout; Pintobi [tribe]; Gnalia [tribe].Access StatusAccess restrictions applyAccess ConditionsAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this item may contain names and images of deceased persons in written material and photographs.
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.Request TypeRequest unitUnit1987.0162 Unit 0006

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CreatorLeeper FamilyRoleProvenance

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Date1944-1951

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Previous System ID1987.0162.00154

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SubjectAboriginal AustraliansCultural heritage - ProtectionPolitics and Government - Social justiceRacial discriminationReligions - Christianity - MissionsSocial identity - Mixed descentSubstance use - AlcoholSubject (Place)Pukatja / Ernabella (SA Central Australia SG53-09)Ikuntji / Haasts Bluff (South Central NT SF52-16)Hermannsburg map area (South Central NT SF53-13)

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[Miscellaneous newspaper and magazine articles, re: Aboriginal Issues]