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Series of correspondence in Greek written by Denis George and others

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Title
Series of correspondence in Greek written by Denis George and others
Subject
Shipping
Employment
Foreign workers, Greek
Greek letters
Greek language--History
Correspondence
Category
4. World War II
5. Cold War (including Decolonisation)
Keywords
Greeks in Australia
pearling
Trade
Person
Denis
Current holder
Australian National Maritime Museum
Date
1957
Link
https://collections.sea.museum/objects/146108/series-of-correspondence-in-greek-written-by-denis-george-an?ctx=d3644b66-419a-4c47-816e-04014ab07cd3&idx=10
Item number
ANMS1262[002]
Access rights
Permission required
Rights
Estate of Denis George
Country of origin
Australia
Language
Greek (Modern)
Description from source
Series of correspondence in Greek written by Denis George and others
Date: 1957
Dimensions: Overall: 250 x 200 mm
Medium: Paper
Credit Line: ANMM Collection Gift from the George Family and Adrian Jackson
Classification: Ephemera
Object Name: Letters
Physical format
Letters
Correspondence
Abstract
Series of letters between pearlers George Dennis (Greek name Ntinos) and Stelios, Spiros, Stan, and Theo. Letters discuss politics and working conditions in Australia, they also refer to the friendship and collaboration in the pearling industry.
Related resources
https://collections.sea.museum/objects/145516/hand-written-summary-of-denis-georges-1948-travels?ctx=92919a0b-fa1e-420b-b56b-b5f97ab6e678&idx=28
Date accessed
December 18, 2023