Riley family archives
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Subject: The Riley family archives is a collection of material donated to the Library in 1995. William Russell Riley was a journalist, editor and part owner of the Goulburn Herald from 1858 to 1899, when he was succeeded by his son, Mr Alfred E. Riley. The material relates to the history of Goulburn, and consists of personal writings, Goulburn Post newspaper articles, and resources and information collected by Mr Riley. Some material is undated and unsourced.
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[Goulburn : 1995?]
Collation:
1 archive box : facsmilies, 33 cm x 25 cm x 3 cm + finding aid.
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Notes:
The box is divided into broad areas of: newspaper articles; books; personal papers; and WWI medals and pins.This collection was donated to Goulburn Library by an unknown donor in 1995.
Contents:
Newspaper articles: "To Mr W. R. Riley, a tribute 1899; Death of Mr W. R. Riley, a veteran journalist, 1910 -- Booklet: The meanderings of a Mung -- Personal papers: 50th wedding anniversary commemorative poem; Original birth certificate, Frank William Riley, 1889 -- Book: Selections from the humourous writings of W. R. Riley 1884 -- WWI War medals and pins.
Access restrictions:
Conditions governing access and use: The collection is available for research. Copying and publication of material is subject to Copyright restrictions. Access to the collection is by appointment with the Local Studies Officer.
Dewey class:
929.2099447929.2
Language:
English
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BRN:
61898