The Malcolm Fraser Collection at the University of Melbourne comprises documents, photographs, books and other material relating to the life, family and career of the Rt Hon. Malcolm Fraser, Prime Minister of Australia from 1975 to 1983. The collection complements the official records held at the National Archives of Australia (NAA) as well as a number of other personal and political collections at the University of Melbourne.
The collection spans Mr Fraser’s life and interests, and includes material relating to:
This web site aims firstly to provide access to selected material from the collection - primarily photographs and speeches - as well as details about the collection. It also provides information about Mr Fraser's life and career.
The Malcolm Fraser Collection will continue to grow as further material is transferred to the University of Melbourne from the NAA, from Malcolm Fraser’s personal collections, and from related sources such as those who worked for him and who have studied him. For further information, see About the collection.
Cultural Treasures Days:
Thursday 18 - Sunday 21 September
The University's Cultural Treasures Days run from Thursday 18 to Sunday 21 September 2008. This is a special opportunity to see behind the scenes of the University's 33 cultural collections. Visitors will discover exhibitions, talks, demonstrations, displays, tours, performances and workshops.
Cultural Treasures Days is supported by the Russell and Mab Grimwade Bequest.
For further information check the web site at http://www.unimelb.edu.au/culturalcollections/treasuresdays/ or email treasures-days@unimelb.edu.au to join the mailing list.
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