Jesse Gregson memoirs with related papers, 1844-1966

MLMSS 1382

fonds

1844-1966

Textual Records, Graphic Materials, Drawings

423061

Microfilm : CY 941, frames 1-134 (MLMSS 1382)

(2") box

Gregson, 1837-1919, arrived in Australia 1856 where he became involved in the pastoral industry in N.S.W. and Queensland. In 1875 he joined the Australian Agricultural Company acting as General Superintendent until c. 1905 while also chairman of the Association of Northern Collieries. After retirement he lived at Mt. Wilson collecting botanical specimens

1 box of textual material

I. Papers concerning the memoirs of Jesse Gregson 1844-1966.
A. Memoirs written by Gregson, 1844-1909, including a history of the family, 15 - -1920, news cuttings on his death in 1919 and additional notes by his daughter, Helen, 1920.
B. Explanatory notes compiled by James Nisbet, 1920.
C. Excerpts from the memoirs, 1856-1899, compiled by Helen Gregson.
D. Correspondence to and about Gregson, 1898-1966.

II. Miscellaneous papers, 1566-1901. A. Notes and sketches of the Gregson coat of arms, 1566-1882. B. Newscuttings, c. 1901.

This collection includes pictorial material (Pic.Acc.1198)

Information upgraded from Manuscripts Leaf Catalogue No. 1 (1-161B) as part of the eRecords Project, 2011-2012

Keyword subjects:
Family -- Australia -- History