Collection 1: George Gibbs papers, ca. 1939-1975

MLMSS 2662

sub-fonds

ca. 1939-1975

422862

Microfilm : Papers re 1951 Strike of Aboriginal workers in Darwin).
Microfilm : Records of the Northern Territory Council for Aboriginal Rights, 1961-1966).
Microfilm : Transcripts of evidence & written submissions presented to the Select Committee of Enquiry of the N.T. Legislative Council, into the Social Welfare Ordinance, 1964).

18 cartons, 52 boxes, with continuing additions

The Darwin Branch of the Waterside Workers' Federation established an annuity to perpetuate the memory of George Gibbs, which will be used to acquire material relating to the Aboriginal struggle for equality

George Gibbs Memorial Collection relating to Northern Territory Aborigines' rights includes records of the Northern Territory Council for Aboriginal Rights, c.1962-1965 and a transcript of evidence of the Select Committee of Enquiry of the Northern Territory Legislative Council into the Social Welfare Ordinance 1964. Further papers collected by Prof. Frank Stevens, consist of subject files, A-Z, c.1962-1974, and index cards, and further named subject files, c.1939-1975

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