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Papers of Eric Liffman, 1940-1942

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Title
Papers of Eric Liffman, 1940-1942
Subject
Prisoners of war--Australia
World War, 1939-1945--Australia
World War, 1939-1945--Sources
New South Wales--History
Victoria--History
Category
4. World War II
Author
Liffman, Eric
Keywords
Dunera
Current holder
National Library of Australia
Period of reference
1940 – 1942
Link
https://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn6160652
Series number
MS Acc10.199
Item number
6160652
Access rights
Request at location
Rights
Available for research. Not for loan.
Country of origin
Australia
Place
Tatura
Hay camp
Language
English
German
Description from source
0.48 m. (1 packet) + 1 fol. box, Associated materials: Records of Hay Internment Camp, 1940-1941 MS 5392.
Physical format
Manuscripts
Pictures
Songs
Music records
Objects (miscellaneous)
Abstract
MS Acc10.199 consists of material relating to HMT "Dunera" and the Hay and Tatura Internment Camps. The collection comprises three handmade cards illustrated in watercolour to Eric Liffman; three programmes for the camp production of "Snow White", one including a woodblock print and one signed and illustrated in watercolour by internees; 45 rpm record of Eric Liffman Sings Folk Songs; pencil sketch of Eric Liffman; poem written for Eric Liffman; "London Zweit Heimat" musical score written for Eric Liffman by Ray Martin; receipt from Tatura camp management for money paid to the coffee stall; and, a wooden spoon carved and used by Eric Liffman while on HMT "Dunera" (1 packet, 1 fol. box).
Related resources
https://www.zotero.org/groups/4688363/oama/items/SFIER77Z/
https://www.zotero.org/groups/4688363/oama/items/H3S2EWS7/