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The Mitchell Library turns 100: stories from the vaults, and ghosts from the past

April 20, 2010
10:00 amto12:00 pm
April 27, 2010
10:00 amto12:00 pm
May 4, 2010
10:00 amto12:00 pm
May 11, 2010
10:00 amto12:00 pm
May 18, 2010
10:00 amto12:00 pm

Leaders: Paul Brunton, Senior Curator;

Richard Neville, Mitchell Librarian;
Professor Brian Fletcher, author of the centenary history of the Mitchell Library;
Elizabeth Ellis, former Mitchell Librarian and art historian
Tuesdays 20 April – 18 May 10.00 am – 12.00 pm
A series of four lectures and a guided tour of the Library’s 100 greatest treasures, presented in conjunction with the Mitchell Library and Friends of the Library to celebrate the centenary of the Mitchell Library.

The course will cover:

 

 

  • the story of Australia’s greatest philanthropist, David Scott Mitchell
  • the development of Australia’s greatest historical collection
  • the wonderful staff of the Mitchell Library and their influence on building a world class collection
  • the impact of the Library’s fantastic collections on Australian cultural life
  • Guided tour of the Library’s historic treasures displayed to celebrate the centenary
Maximum number: 25
 
Venue: Dixson Room, Mitchell Library

 

 

 

Posted on: January 13th, 2010

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