Papers. 1939-1954.

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Papers. 1939-1954.

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Letters exchanged between Melville and Giblin. The bulk of them fall between the years 1944 and 1950. They have been arranged in chronological order, with undated and incomplete letters placed last, and largely discuss everyday affairs, philosophical matters, current events, academic life, mathematical problems and books they had read. (Giblin influenced and encouraged Melville's reading). There are also obituaries and tributes to Giblin, including one by Sir Douglas Copland; articles; letters to Melville from Eileen Giblin, J.M. Garland and others; recipes and notes.

58 cm. (27 folders)

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Giblin, L. F. (Lyndhurst Falkiner), 1872-

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Prof. Giblin was born in Hobart, the son of a former Premier of Tasmania. He was educated at the Hutchins School, Hobart, the University College, London, and King's College, Cambridge. After taking his degree he left England for British Columbia, to join the Klondike gold rush, and worked there for 8 years. He returned to Tasmania in 1906 and grew apples and taught secondary maths. He accepted a commission in the Commonwealth Military Forces and was elected as a Labor member for Hobart in State ...

Melville, A. E.

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Professor Giblin was a noted economist and mathematician. Amongst the achievement of his varied career, he was a Labor member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly, a Major in World War I, was Tasmanian Government Statistician, held professorial posts at Melbourne University and various economic advisory posts. His friend and protege Tony Melville, taught at Cambridge University. From the description of Papers. 1939-1954. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225825809 ...