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Papers of Marina Mar, 1918-1992

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Title
Papers of Marina Mar, 1918-1992
Subject
Chinese language
Chinese--Migrations
International trade
Business enterprises
New South Wales
Category
4. World War II
5. Cold War (including Decolonisation)
Author
Fay, Harry
Keywords
Trade
Chinese Australian
Current holder
National Library of Australia
Period of reference
1918 – 1992
Link
https://catalogue.nla.gov.au/catalog/8809259
Series number
MS 10707
Item number
8809259
Access rights
Request at location
Rights
Copying of Marina Mar's copyright material permitted for research purposes.

Copyright Undetermined
Country of origin
Australia
Place
Armidale
Sydney
Language
Chinese
English
Description from source
Summary:
This collection relates to Marina Mar's father Harry Fay (known as Louie Mew Fay) including business correspondence (mostly in Chinese calligraphy), photographs and press cuttings. It provides valuable insight into Harry Fay's contribution to the local business, community building, cross-cultural exchanges and the Australian Chinese community.

Biography/History:
Marina Mar (1934- ) is a third generation Chinese Australian. Harry Fay (1892 - 1974) was a business and community leader during the 1940s - 1960s in NSW's New England region and Sydney.

2.6 metres (5 boxes) + 1 small folio box + 1 medium folio box + 1 map folio
Physical format
Manuscripts