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Russell, Robert (1808 - 1900)

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National Library of Australia Manuscript Collection
 
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Title:Robert Russell - Records
Reference:MS 571
Date Range:1849
Description:Manuscript of an unpublished romance entitled 'The Heart' with annotations 1849 [1 volume, MS 571]. Original drawings including pen and ink, pencil, wash, watercolour and crayon, of scenes in Victoria and New South Wales; a portrait in oils by Fred McCubbin (Scr 85) in the Pictorial Collection.
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Royal Historical Society of Victoria Inc
 
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Title:Robert Russell - Records
Date Range:1836 - 1922
Description:Copies of letters received by Russell 1837-53, correspondents include C. Williams, R. Barry, W. Ryrie, R. Hoddle, E.D. Thomson, G. Thomas, and J. Were; evidence given by Russell before the 1885 Royal Commission on Land Titles and Surveys; correspondence relating to Russell 1914-22 [2 cm].
Quantity:2 cm
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State Library of Victoria, Australian Manuscripts Collection
 
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Title:Robert Russell - Records
Reference:MS 11385
Date Range:1830 - 1878
Description:A collection of pen and ink sketches, including several of Dight's Mill on the Yarra River and views from a sketching trip to Gippsland; a brief extract from a diary kept by Russell and makes reference to Count Strzelecki, an explorer to Western Port in March 1860 (?); sketches of huts built near Port Albert in 1841 for survivors of the "Clonmel" disaster; overall dates 1830-73 [1 volume]. Typescript of 'Life and work of Robert Russell 1808-1900' preface and introduction, and research notes [31 pages, MS 11385]. Correspondence and extracts of correspondence 1833-67; notebooks 1830-60; documents 1875-78; biographical note by his daughter Helen Cunard 1930 [Box 11/1 and 2]. Copies of extracts of letter 1842-47 from originals at 299/1 [Box 658].
Quantity:1 volume
Access:Available for reference
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