Papers of the Australian Centre for Photography 1971 - 1981.

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Papers of the Australian Centre for Photography 1971 - 1981.

Papers relating to the early years of the Australian Centre for Photography, from 1971 to 1981. Material includes press clippings, newsletters, press releases and exhibition catalogues. The archive also includes the agendas and meeting minutes of the Executive Committee to 1977, Chairman's reports, and official correspondence. The papers trace the development of the scope, philosophy, aims and image of the Centre as it evolved with the increasing recognition of the photographic arts in Australia.

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Australian Centre for Photography.

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