Papers [manuscript]. 1950-1988.

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Papers [manuscript]. 1950-1988.

The first part of the collection comprises files, correspondence, speeches and articles relating to Cowen's work at the Universities of Melbourne, New England and Queensland. Congratulatory messages on the award of his knighthood in 1976 are included. The second and larger part relates to his term as Governor-General and includes congratulatory messages, personal correspondence, miscellaneous files, visitors books, daily programs, orders, speeches and drafts of speeches. There are also correspondence, engagements and addresses of Lady Cowen.

34.52 m. (253 boxes) + 33 folio items.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7074273

Libraries Australia

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Cowen, Zelman, 1919-2011

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Professor of Law, University of Melbourne (1951-1966), Vice-Chancellor, University of New England (1967-1969), Vice-Chancellor, University of Queensland (1970-1977) Governor-General of Australia (1977-1982), Provost of Oriel College, Oxford University (1982-). From the description of Papers [manuscript]. 1950-1988. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225825762 Ambassador Quang was the First Secretary of the Embassy of South Vietnam. He was impeded from leaving a meeti...