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Terry, Michael (1899 - 1981)

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National Library of Australia Manuscript Collection
 
[Repository details]
Title:Charlotte Barnard - Papers
Reference:MS 8414
Date Range:1985 - 1989
Description:Includes: correspondence, 1987-1989, relating to the naming of geographic features after Michael Terry and the depiction of Michael Terry on the $10 commemorative note; typescript notes on an interview about Ben Nicker, who accompanied Michael Terry on expeditions through Western Australia in 1931-1932; article "When the sun was young" by Lennard Bickel, referring to Michael Terry.
Quantity:1 folder (0.01 m)
Access:Available for reference. Not for loan.

Title:Michael Terry - Paper, Cuttings, Books and Photographs
Reference:MS 611
Date Range:1884 - 1978
Description:Includes: a small number of letters, invitations and documents; radio broadcast scripts written by Michael Terry, dealing with inland Australia and Australian efforts in World War II; 18 books of press cuttings, 1921-1977, providing a comprehensive coverage of articles by and about Terry; published and unpublished maps, and accounts of other expeditions; books written or owned by Terry; and Terry's photographic collection, including 28 negative albums, 37 small print boxes, and other material.
Quantity:15 Boxes + 6 volumes (2.4 m)
Access:Available for reference. Not for loan.
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National Library of Australia Oral History Collection
 
[Repository details]
Title:Michael Terry - Records
Reference:DeB 47
Date Range:1920 - 1964
Description:Oral history recording with Hazel de Berg 24 May 1964, c30 minutes, 12 page transcript. Terry speaks of his arrival in Perth; leaving the city for the bush; various work done around Australia; leading expeditions in Australia; his collection of photographs; his writings; rock carvings he discovered; and his feelings about life.
Formats:Audio.
Quantity:1 reel
Access:Available for reference
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South Australian Museum Archives
 
[Repository details]
Title:Michael Terry - Records
Reference:A.D. 11
Date Range:1923 - 1938
Description:23 log books labelled variously Winton, Darwin, Broome, Port Hedland, Melbourne, Tanami, Tomkinson Range, Central Australia, Davenport Ranges, Patermann Ranges, Laverton, Warburton Ranges, Erlunda station, Lake MacKay, Kerridie Creek, Adelaide, Cosmo, and Newberry 1923-36 mentioning contacts with Aborigines, Aboriginal customs, some language notes, maps, interviews and including an account of the burial of Howard Lasseter; log books kept on expeditions for Acme Prospecting Syndicate No Liability, Endeavour Mining Company No Liability, Admelsby Pty Ltd, and Emu Mining Company No Liability; 8 field books 1928-38 and cash books 1923 along with company correspondence 1930-33 mentioning contacts with Aborigines; maps and miscellaneous papers [A.D. 11].
Access:Available for reference
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