[UMA-SR-000000124] The Australian National University (ANU)

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IdentifierUMA-SR-000000124Extentnot specifiedScope and ContentThis group comprises papers relating to the foundation, establishment and running of the Australian National University. Wright, along with numerous other individuals, recognised the need for a world class research institution which could attract and retain Australian’s elite research scientists. R. D. Wright was involved with Alfred Conlon in lobbying for the support of Sir Howard Walter Florey during his 1944 visit to Australia. R. D. Wright served as the Honorary Secretary of the Interim Council of the ANU, and subsequently was a foundation member of the Council (1946-1976). Wright received a Doctor of Science (honoris causa) and a Doctor of Laws (honoris causa) (1977) for his ‘distinguished contribution to the service of society’. See: items (12/4) and (12/5). Files in this group are from Accession (Acc. 1979.0033) and (Acc. 1968.003)Collection CategoryUniversity, individualsAccess StatusAccess restrictions apply for some itemsRequest Access to RecordsRequest records from this Series

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CreatorWright, Roy Douglas

Dates

Date1946-1976

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Previous System ID1968.0003.00097Other IDsAcc. 79/33

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[UMA-SR-000000124] The Australian National University (ANU)