Identity area
Reference code
AU TAS UTAS SPARC UT352-2
Title
Notes on the founding of the University
Date(s)
- c1885-1892 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
1 document
Context area
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, ... »
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Copy of James Backhouse Walker's notes relating to the foundation of the University, with extracts from his diaries
Conditions of access and use area
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.... »