Turner, Henry Gyles, 1831-1920

This collection appears to have been formed at least in part by Henry Gyles Turner. It contains a number of letters addressed to him from various parties expressing opposition to Bernard Hall as Director of the Gallery. The items relating to the library deal with controversy over the adoption of the Dewey classification system, and repairs to the dome.

From the description of Papers, 1755-1932. [manuscript]. 1755-1932. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225367955

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