Item 2 - Notes on the founding of the University

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AU TAS UTAS SPARC UT352-2

Title

Notes on the founding of the University

Date(s)

  • c1885-1892 (Creation)

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1 document

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Name of creator

(1841-1899)

Biographical history

James Backhouse Walker (1841-1899), solicitor and historian, was born on 14 October 1841 in Hobart Town, son of George Washington Walker, shopkeeper, and his wife Sarah Benson, daughter of Robert Mather. Educated at the High School, Government Domain, ... »

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Scope and content

Copy of James Backhouse Walker's notes relating to the foundation of the University, with extracts from his diaries

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Conditions governing reproduction

This material is made available for personal research and study purposes under the University of Tasmania Standard Copyright Licence. For any further use permission should be obtained from the copyright owners. For assistance please contact Special.... »

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