69708
- TitleQuong Tart family papers - pictorial material, 1831-1940
- Call numberPXD 660
- Level of descriptionseries
- Date
ca. 1885-1939 - Type of material
- Reference code69708
- Physical DescriptionPhotographs - 20 photoprints
- ADMINISTRATIVE/ BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY
Quong Tart was one of the early Chinese settlers who came to Australia in 1859. He imported tea from Canton and opened tea rooms in Sydney, and was highly respected throughout the community. In 1902, he was robbed and beaten in his office. He died as a result of the injuries the following year. - System of arrangementThis collection comprises 8 record series arranged by subject content, for example; Quong Tart and his family, Portraits of Sir Henry Parkes, The funeral of Way Key, etc. You may navigate to a more detailed description of each series from this collection record.
- General note
Transfer from the Manuscripts Section (Quong Tart and Family papers, 1831-1940). Location number: ML MSS 5094 Mitchell Library
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