457370
- TitleJohn Rae - Diary of overseas tour, 27 Mar.- 31 Dec. 1879
- Creator
- Call numberMLMSS 4472
- Level of descriptionfonds
- Date
27 Mar.-31 Dec. 1879 - Type of material
- Reference code457370
- Issue CopyMicrofilm : CY 4179, frames 1-555 (MLMSS 4472)
- Physical Description3 volumes in box - 0.17 Meters
Textual Records - (manuscript) - ADMINISTRATIVE/ BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY
John Rae came to Australia in 1839 to take up a position with the North British Australasian Loan and Investment Company. From 1843 to 1857 he was the first full-time town clerk of Sydney. He produced the letterpress for John Skinner Prout's 'Sydney Illustrated' and published books of poetry. Rae was also an artist and photographer. - Scope and ContentDiary of overseas tour in three volumes : part 1: America; part 2: From New York to Liverpool (and tour of Great Britain); part 3: Continental. The journey began on 27 March 1879 when Rae sailed from Sydney on the 'Australia'. Part 3 ends as he leaves Paris for Strasburg.
- General note
A transcription of the concluding part of Rae's diary, 1 Jan.-24 Apr. 1880, is located at MLMSS 7773. - Subject
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