Chisholm, Alexander Hugh (Alec) (1890 - 1977)
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Mitchell and Dixson Libraries Manuscripts Collection, State Library of New South Wales
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[Repository details]
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| Title: | Alexander Hugh (Alec) Chisholm - Records |
| Reference: | ML MSS 3540 |
| Date Range: | 1870 - 1976 |
| Description: | A large collection records c1870-1976 including much ornithological material, records dealing with the editing of "The Australian Encyclopedia", and records dealing with L. Leichhardt; there is a 72 page detailed contents list [43 cartons and 6 boxes, ML MSS 3540]. |
| Formats: | Artwork and Photographs. |
| Quantity: | 46 cartons approx. |
| Access: | Available for reference |
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National Library of Australia Manuscript Collection
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[Repository details]
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| Title: | Alexander Hugh (Alec) Chisholm - Records |
| Reference: | MS 2225 |
| Date Range: | 1913 - 1939 |
| Description: | Letter from Bertha Banfield to Chisholm 1920 with an article enclosed entitled 'The Golden Pair: a study in contrasts'; letter to Chisholm from Banfield 1924; letter and plan from the Queensland Department of Public Lands regarding Dunk Island; review of 'Last Leaves from Dunk Island' by E.J. Banfield which was collated and edited by Chisholm, 1913-39. |
| Quantity: | 0.01 m |
| Access: | Available for reference |
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National Library of Australia Oral History Collection
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[Repository details]
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| Title: | Alexander Hugh (Alec) Chisholm - Oral History Recording |
| Reference: | DeB 42 |
| Date Range: | 1960 |
| Description: | Oral history recording with Hazel de Berg 1960, c15 minutes, 5 page transcript. Chisholm speaks of the work involved in compiling the Australian encyclopaedia. |
| Formats: | Audio. |
| Quantity: | 1 cassette |
| Access: | Access open for research |
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| Title: | Alexander Hugh (Alec) Chisholm - Oral History Recording |
| Reference: | TRC 121/34 |
| Date Range: | June 1972 |
| Description: | Oral history recording with Mel Pratt, 19-20 June 1972, one tape reel and a 53 page transcript. Chisholm discusses his early interest in nature; his early career in journalism; the Maryborough and Dunolly Advertiser, Victoria; the 1917 conscription riots; Queensland politics; T.H. Ryan; E.G. Theodore; Frank Forde; Lamington National Park; Bernard O'Reilly; E.J. Banfield; the Atrichornis; paradise parrot; Sir Matthew Nathan; Edward, Prince of Wales; Conan Doyle; limitation of fauna for the American Museum of Natural History; Institute of Journalists, Sydney; Lady de Chair; Sir Philip Game; Admiral Evans; Nellie Stewart; Jack Idriess; Dr H.V. Evatt; animals for the British Museum; Sir Hubert Wilkins; Billy Hughes; Artie Fadden as mimic; Lady Gowrie; demise of the Argus; Hitler; John Gould; Sir Keith Murdoch; Duke of Gloucester; the Australian Encyclopedia. |
| Formats: | Audio. |
| Quantity: | 1 tape reel |
| Access: | Open access |
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