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University of Melbourne Archives
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The Overland Letter
Nathaniel Cutter James Graham’s Overland Letter provides a vivid account of the early settlement of Victoria and of the hopefulness of many of its settlers, and …
blogs.unimelb.edu.au/librarycollections/2017/09/18/the-overland-letter
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“A library is a pleasure dome…”: Germaine Greer and libraries
Sarah Brown – Archivist, Germaine Greer Archive “Libraries are reservoirs of strength, grace and wit, reminders of order, calm and continuity, lakes of mental energy, neither …
blogs.unimelb.edu.au/librarycollections/2017/08/21/a-library-is-a-pleasure-dome-germaine-greer-and-libraries
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Revolutionary theatre is a risk worth taking
Looking back at La Mamas’ 50-year history, from inception in 1967 when Betty Burstall created an ‘immediate’ theatre space in Melbourne inspired by New York’s La …
blogs.unimelb.edu.au/librarycollections/2017/07/21/revolutionary-theatre-is-a-risk-worth-taking
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Philip Sousa marches out of town
In 1911 Australian music lovers were treated to a lengthy tour by American composer and conductor Philip Sousa, along with his 55 piece band. The band toured the …
blogs.unimelb.edu.au/librarycollections/2017/07/10/philip-sousa-marches-out-of-town
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A life in 22 boxes
Jane Beattie, Assistant Archivist – University of Melbourne Archives Sophie Garrett, Assistant Archivist – University of Melbourne Archives Two pairs of ballet slippers used by Juan Cespedes …
blogs.unimelb.edu.au/librarycollections/2017/06/08/a-life-in-22-boxes
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