John Rae - scrapbook of newscuttings, 1840-1877, with an introduction and index compiled by David Rae in 2007.

MLMSS 7794/Box 1X

fonds

1840-1877, 2007

Textual Records, Clippings

458017

Photocopy : Issue photocopy titled: Scissors & paste, John Rae"s scrapbook 1840 to 1877, located at F/979

0.16 metres of textual material (1 volume in outsize box)
Clippings

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.

Newscuttings of articles compiled by John Rae. Comprises articles written by and about Rae. Topics include Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts, Society for the Promotion of Fine Arts, reports of Rae's lectures and reviews written by Rae. The scrapbook is accompanied by an introduction and index of persons and topics compiled by David Rae.

Access via appointment - Due to fragility of original. Only to be issued in consultation with Collection Care. Issue photocopy titled 'Scissors & paste: John Rae's scrapbook 1840-1877' located in the Mitchell Library at F/979.

A photocopy of the scrapbook is available in the Mitchell Library printed books collection under the title: 'Scissors & paste: John Rae's scrapbook, 1840-1877'.