Warren Whitfield oral history interview by Rosemary Block

MLOH 550

fonds

7 September 2001

Nonmusical Sound Recordings, Oral Histories

960030

Digitised

1 audiocassette (49 min.) - 10 × 7 cm, 4 mm tape

Warren Whitfield is a direct descendant of Bongaree, the Aboriginal interpreter, who circumnavigated Australia with Matthew Flinders in 1802.

After studying ethnobotany at university, teaching rangers and writing two books, Whitfield is regarded as one of the top experts in bush foods and medicines.

Reference:
Library correspondence file
Sydney Morning Herald. http://www.smh.com.au/news/queensland/rubbing-shoulders-and-sticks-with-the-aristocracy/2006/11/09/1162661833520.html (accessed 5 March, 2012)

Related to the exhibition `Matthew Flinders the ultimate voyage', State Library of New South Wales, October 2001-January 2002

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Interviewer: Block, Rosemary
Interviewee: Whitfield, Warren