Mount Margaret Mission, W.A., Essay by N....... G..... (Aboriginal girl), aged 14 [booklet]

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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 images and 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 FamilyPart of Item[1987.0162.00066] [Miscellaneous Booklets Associated with Aboriginal Issues]IdentifierUMA-ITE-1987016200157Scope and ContentA5 booklet [2 copies, both hand annotated]. Exact information on the front cover reads "Mount Margaret Mission, W.A., Essay by [........ ......] (Aboriginal girl), aged 14. Time in School, 2 years 2 months". Front cover also features a photograph of the girl sitting at a school desk, is stamped with "The Victorian Aboriginal Group", and hand annotation reads "Not to be taken". Features a handwritten essay about Saint George, printed up into a booklet, with coloured illustrations. On the rear cover is a photograph of an Aboriginal girl and boy and states "........ and ........, brother and sister".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 images and 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 itemUnit1987.0162 Unit 0003

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CreatorLeeper FamilyRoleProvenance

Dates

Date9 April 1937

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Previous System ID1987.0162.00157

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SubjectAboriginal AustraliansChildrenEducation - Teaching - MaterialsReligions - Christianity - MissionsSocial identity - Mixed descentSubject (Place)Mount Margaret Mission

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Mount Margaret Mission, W.A., Essay by N....... G..... (Aboriginal girl), aged 14 [booklet]