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Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, 1964
In 1964, Robin and Patricia Boyd spent several weeks on a world tour - Boyd took a leading role at the International Design Conference in Aspen and he also visited Chicago, Yale University, and New York’s World Fair. The Boyds then travelled on to England, Finland (especially to see Tapiola), Russia and India to see Le Corbusier's Chandigarh, and also Hong Kong and Thailand.Colour slide in a mount. Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel, Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA, 1962. (Architects: Skidmore, Owings and Merrill.)Made in USA / US PAT No. 3013354 / 21 / JUN 64Wcolorado, slide, robin boyd -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, 1964
In 1964, Robin and Patricia Boyd spent several weeks on a world tour - Boyd took a leading role at the International Design Conference in Aspen and he also visited Chicago, Yale University, and New York’s World Fair. The Boyds then travelled on to England, Finland (especially to see Tapiola), Russia and India to see Le Corbusier's Chandigarh, and also Hong Kong and Thailand.Colour slide in a mount. Stanford Medical Center, Stanford, California, USA. (Architect: Edward Durell Stone.)Made in USA / US PAT No. 3013354 / 17 / JUN 64Wcalifornia, slide, robin boyd -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, 1964
In 1964, Robin and Patricia Boyd spent several weeks on a world tour - Boyd took a leading role at the International Design Conference in Aspen and he also visited Chicago, Yale University, and New York’s World Fair. The Boyds then travelled on to England, Finland (especially to see Tapiola), Russia and India to see Le Corbusier's Chandigarh, and also Hong Kong and Thailand.Colour slide in a mount. Sardy House on Main St (1892), Aspen, Colorado, USAMade in USA / US PAT No. 3013354 / 15 / JUN 64Wcolorado, slide, robin boyd -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, 1964
In 1964, Robin and Patricia Boyd spent several weeks on a world tour - Boyd took a leading role at the International Design Conference in Aspen and he also visited Chicago, Yale University, and New York’s World Fair. The Boyds then travelled on to England, Finland (especially to see Tapiola), Russia and India to see Le Corbusier's Chandigarh, and also Hong Kong and Thailand.Colour slide in a mount. Churchill College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, England (1962-8). (Architect: Sheppard Robson.)Made in Australia / 23 / AUG 64M / Encircled 25 (Handwritten)cambridge, slide, robin boyd -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, 1964
In 1964, Robin and Patricia Boyd spent several weeks on a world tour - Boyd took a leading role at the International Design Conference in Aspen and he also visited Chicago, Yale University, and New York’s World Fair. The Boyds then travelled on to England, Finland (especially to see Tapiola), Russia and India to see Le Corbusier's Chandigarh, and also Hong Kong and Thailand.Colour slide in a mount. Taj Mahal, Agra, IndiaMade in Australia / 26 / AUG 64M / Encircled 1 (Handwritten)india, slide -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, 1964
In 1964, Robin and Patricia Boyd spent several weeks on a world tour - Boyd took a leading role at the International Design Conference in Aspen and he also visited Chicago, Yale University, and New York’s World Fair. The Boyds then travelled on to England, Finland (especially to see Tapiola), Russia and India to see Le Corbusier's Chandigarh, and also Hong Kong and Thailand.Colour slide in a mount. Landscape, Aspen, Colorado, USAMade in USA / US PAT No. 3013354 / 16 / JUN 64Wcolorado, slide, robin boyd -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, 1964
In 1964, Robin and Patricia Boyd spent several weeks on a world tour - Boyd took a leading role at the International Design Conference in Aspen and he also visited Chicago, Yale University, and New York’s World Fair. The Boyds then travelled on to England, Finland (especially to see Tapiola), Russia and India to see Le Corbusier's Chandigarh, and also Hong Kong and Thailand.Colour slide in a mount. Unknown location, USAMade in USA / US PAT No. 3013354 / 20 / JUN 64Wslide, robin boyd -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, 1964
In 1964, Robin and Patricia Boyd spent several weeks on a world tour - Boyd took a leading role at the International Design Conference in Aspen and he also visited Chicago, Yale University, and New York’s World Fair. The Boyds then travelled on to England, Finland (especially to see Tapiola), Russia and India to see Le Corbusier's Chandigarh, and also Hong Kong and Thailand.Colour slide in a mount. Commonwealth Institute, Kensington, London, UK, 1962. (Architects: Robert Matthew Johnson-Marshall & Partners.)Made in Australia / 36 / AUG 64Mlondon, slide -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, 1964
In 1964, Robin and Patricia Boyd spent several weeks on a world tour - Boyd took a leading role at the International Design Conference in Aspen and he also visited Chicago, Yale University, and New York’s World Fair. The Boyds then travelled on to England, Finland (especially to see Tapiola), Russia and India to see Le Corbusier's Chandigarh, and also Hong Kong and Thailand.Colour slide in a mount. New Coventry Cathedral 1950, Coventry, England. (Architect: Basil Spence.)Made in Australia / 19 / AUG 64Muk, slide -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Commercial, 1964
In 1964, Robin and Patricia Boyd spent several weeks on a world tour - Boyd took a leading role at the International Design Conference in Aspen and he also visited Chicago, Yale University, and New York’s World Fair. The Boyds then travelled on to England, Finland (especially to see Tapiola), Russia and India to see Le Corbusier's Chandigarh, and also Hong Kong and Thailand.Colour slide in a mount. Coventry Cathedral Tapestry (1952), Coventry, England. (Architect: Graham Sutherland.)Coventry Cathedral / The Tapestry- Graham Sutherland / Encircled 23 (Handwritten)uk, slide -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, 1964
In 1964, Robin and Patricia Boyd spent several weeks on a world tour - Boyd took a leading role at the International Design Conference in Aspen and he also visited Chicago, Yale University, and New York’s World Fair. The Boyds then travelled on to England, Finland (especially to see Tapiola), Russia and India to see Le Corbusier's Chandigarh, and also Hong Kong and Thailand.Colour slide in a mount. Magazine image of link between the old and new Coventry Cathedral, 1950, Coventry, England. (Architect: Basil Spence.)Made in Australia / Encircled 22 (Handwritten)uk, slide -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, 1964
In 1964, Robin and Patricia Boyd spent several weeks on a world tour - Boyd took a leading role at the International Design Conference in Aspen and he also visited Chicago, Yale University, and New York’s World Fair. The Boyds then travelled on to England, Finland (especially to see Tapiola), Russia and India to see Le Corbusier's Chandigarh, and also Hong Kong and Thailand.Colour slide in a mount. Richard Apperly's home, Sydney, NSW, Australia. (Architect: Richard Apperly.)Made in Australia / 11 / OCT 64M / Richard Apperly (Handwritten) / Encircled 65 (Handwritten)sydney, slide -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, 1964
In 1964, Robin and Patricia Boyd spent several weeks on a world tour - Boyd took a leading role at the International Design Conference in Aspen and he also visited Chicago, Yale University, and New York’s World Fair. The Boyds then travelled on to England, Finland (especially to see Tapiola), Russia and India to see Le Corbusier's Chandigarh, and also Hong Kong and Thailand.Colour slide in a mount. Snowden Aviary, London Zoo, London, England. (Architects: Cedric Price and Frank Newby.)Made in Australia / 12 / AUG 64M / END (Handwritten)london, slide -
Unions Ballarat
Asbestos Kills, 1990
It was noted in 100 BC that weavers of asbestos became ill. Reports of its bad effects have continued throughout history. In Australia in 1939, employees of James Hardie were reported as having respiratory disorders. The link between asbestos and cancer was confirmed in New York in 1943. Irrespective of this, it is only in recent decades that appropriate measures have been taken to remove and handle asbestos.Of significance to responsible workplace and community health and safety.Paperback. Cover has black background with a picture of a human skull. Title in red on front cover, with union name and logo.Title and union name on front cover.btlc, ballarat trades and labour council;, ballarat trades hall, asbestos, asbestosis, cfmeu -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, 1964
In 1964, Robin and Patricia Boyd spent several weeks on a world tour - Boyd took a leading role at the International Design Conference in Aspen and he also visited Chicago, Yale University, and New York’s World Fair. The Boyds then travelled on to England, Finland (especially to see Tapiola), Russia and India to see Le Corbusier's Chandigarh, and also Hong Kong and Thailand.Colour slide in a mount. Street scene, USAMade in USA Patented/ JUN64W/ 5usa, slide -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, 1964
In 1964, Robin and Patricia Boyd spent several weeks on a world tour - Boyd took a leading role at the International Design Conference in Aspen and he also visited Chicago, Yale University, and New York’s World Fair. The Boyds then travelled on to England, Finland (especially to see Tapiola), Russia and India to see Le Corbusier's Chandigarh, and also Hong Kong and Thailand.Colour slide in a mount. Building and streetscape, unknown locationMade in Australia / 13 / AUG 64M / Encircled 2 (Handwritten) / 3 (Handwritten)slide, robin boyd -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, 1964
In 1964, Robin and Patricia Boyd spent several weeks on a world tour - Boyd took a leading role at the International Design Conference in Aspen and he also visited Chicago, Yale University, and New York’s World Fair. The Boyds then travelled on to England, Finland (especially to see Tapiola), Russia and India to see Le Corbusier's Chandigarh, and also Hong Kong and Thailand.Colour slide in a mount. Harvey Court, Cambridge University, Cambridge, England, 1962. (Architect: Leslie Martin.)Made in Australia / 28 / AUG 64M / Encircled 12 (Handwritten)england, slide, robin boyd -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, 1964
In 1964, Robin and Patricia Boyd spent several weeks on a world tour - Boyd took a leading role at the International Design Conference in Aspen and he also visited Chicago, Yale University, and New York’s World Fair. The Boyds then travelled on to England, Finland (especially to see Tapiola), Russia and India to see Le Corbusier's Chandigarh, and also Hong Kong and Thailand.Colour slide in a mount. Churchill College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, England (1962-8). (Architect: Sheppard Robson.)Made in Australia / 22 / AUG 64M / 51 (Handwritten) / Encircled 90F (Handwritten)cambridge, slide, robin boyd -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, 1964
In 1964, Robin and Patricia Boyd spent several weeks on a world tour - Boyd took a leading role at the International Design Conference in Aspen and he also visited Chicago, Yale University, and New York’s World Fair. The Boyds then travelled on to England, Finland (especially to see Tapiola), Russia and India to see Le Corbusier's Chandigarh, and also Hong Kong and Thailand.Colour slide in a mount. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Denver, Colorado, USA, 1941. (Architect: Burnham Hoyt.)Made in USA / US PAT No. 3018354 / 29 / JUN 64W / Encircled 89F (Handwritten)colorado, slide, robin boyd -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, 1964
In 1964, Robin and Patricia Boyd spent several weeks on a world tour - Boyd took a leading role at the International Design Conference in Aspen and he also visited Chicago, Yale University, and New York’s World Fair. The Boyds then travelled on to England, Finland (especially to see Tapiola), Russia and India to see Le Corbusier's Chandigarh, and also Hong Kong and Thailand.Colour slide in a mount. US Embassy, New Delhi, India, 1956. (Architect: Edward Durrel Stone.)Made in Australia / 31 / AUG 64M / Encircled 82F (Handwritten)india, slide -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, 1964
In 1964, Robin and Patricia Boyd spent several weeks on a world tour - Boyd took a leading role at the International Design Conference in Aspen and he also visited Chicago, Yale University, and New York’s World Fair. The Boyds then travelled on to England, Finland (especially to see Tapiola), Russia and India to see Le Corbusier's Chandigarh, and also Hong Kong and Thailand.Colour slide in a mount. Unknown, possibly university college in UK or USAMade in Australia / 6 / AUG 64M / Encircled 28 (Handwritten) / Encircled 71F (Handwritten) / 61 (Handwritten)slide, robin boyd -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, 1964
In 1964, Robin and Patricia Boyd spent several weeks on a world tour - Boyd took a leading role at the International Design Conference in Aspen and he also visited Chicago, Yale University, and New York’s World Fair. The Boyds then travelled on to England, Finland (especially to see Tapiola), Russia and India to see Le Corbusier's Chandigarh, and also Hong Kong and Thailand.Colour slide in a mount. Boston University Law and Education Tower, Boston, Massachusetts, USA, 1962. (Architect: Josep Lluis Sert.)Made in Australia / 12 / AUG 64M / Encircled 23 (Handwritten) / Encircled 70F (Handwritten)boston, slide, robin boyd -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Functional object - Royal Typewriter associated with the J. Mann & Sons General Store
The typewriter was owned by John Stephens, a grocer at the J. Mann & Sons General Store in Wodonga from 1971. John purchased the typewriter in the 1940s. He died in 1990. The maker of the machine, Royal Typewriter Company Inc. was founded in New York City in 1904 by Edward B. Hess and Lewis C. Myers. The company was purchased by Italian typewriter and computer manufacturer Olivetti in 1986. John Stephens typewriter forms part of a collection of objects from the J. Mann & Sons General Store held by the Wodonga Historical Society, and reflects the social history of the city. Black metal typewriter in black leather caseMaker logo "ROYAL" embossed on the face of the typewriter above the keys in silver, and on the back of the machine under paper tray. Serial number engraved on the back left inner corner of the typewriter reads J37338typewriter, social history, wodonga, commerce, mann, j. mann & sons -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, Allan Charles Quinn, 07/10/1949
Allan writes in detail about his six-day, 3500 mile car trip from New York to Los Angeles. Only one of the five other passengers shared the driving with him. He describes the excellent roads, the beautiful countryside, the towns, and the friendly people. He thought New Mexico the most beautiful state he saw and Tombstone was the most interesting place.Quinn CollectionSingle-sided letter written in green ink on eight sheets of thin, blue unlined paper (0825.a1-0821.a8) dated 7/10/49 and headed Los Angeles. Matching envelope (0825.b) has a border of alternating yellow and green diagonal stripes.The letter is from Allan to his mother. There is no stamp on the envelope and the postmark is indistinct.letters-from-abroad, quinn, 1949, new york, los angeles, road trip -
RSL Victoria - Anzac House Reference Library and Memorabilia Collection
Souvenir Programme
Collection of letters and photographs of Rohan D. Rivett, war correspondent and prisoner of war. Includes letter from John W. Davis of New York law firm Davis Polk Wardwell to Herbert Robinson Brookes regarding Rivett's 1946 book, Behind Bamboo, and his (Davis) views on Russia and post-war Europe. The souvenir programme is dated September 1944, Tamarkan Thailand. Thirty three pages, brown paper cover."Memories of the Gay 90's" by Rae N. Nixonrohan d rivett, herbert robinson brookes, prisoners of war, behind bamboo, rae nixon, signals 8 division -
Orbost & District Historical Society
catalogue, Important Art d'Afrique et d'Oceanie, 2008
Sotheby's is a British multinational corporation headquartered in New York City. It is one of the world's largest brokers of fine and decorative art, jewelry, real estate, and collectibles. The catalogue was prepared for a Sotheby's auction in Paris. On page 36 of this catalogue is a description, photograph and detailed provenance of the Morton mask sold by Orbost & District Historical society in 2008. (details in the Newsletter, July 2008) NEWSLETTER JULY, 2008This item reflects a significant event in the history of the Orbost Historical Society.A thick glossy catalogue. The front cover has a glossy black backround with the title " Important Art d'Afrique et d'Oceanie" in white print at the top. Under this is "Paris 11 Juin 2008'. There is a large coloured photograph of an early wooden tribal mask and "Sotheby's" beneath that. The catalogue contains photographs, descriptions and provenance of artwork for sale by Sotheby's.morton-mask sotheby's-catalogue -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Functional object - Tramcar Conductors (Signal) Bell
Recovered by the donor, with approval of the Depot Foreman, from the wreckage in the SEC Ballarat yard from the demolished Tram No. 20 that was involved in a collision on 16/9/1970. One of the support members, near the bell striker has been broken through and the area where it was secured to the roof of the tram at the same end has been bent. This may be the result of the accident. JS - John Stephenson of New York?Demonstrates a conductors communication bell made by or for use on Melbourne tramcars. A reminder of SEC Tram No. 20 which was involved in a major accident in Victoria St on 16/9/1970Brass Conductor Signal or Communication Bell, consisting of cast frame, bell, striker, bell pull part, one nut to secure the bell to the frame and a screwed bolt for the bell pull part. Has a section of leather bell cord and a leather bell cord hanging piece. Has the initials "JS" cast in both ends that were used to secure the bell to the roof. Has two metal clips used to secure the leather bell cord into position.conductor, bell, trams, ballarat, tram 20, accidents, tramways -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board - Report of Visit to United States and Canada by S.M. Richardson, H.H. Bell, Jnr and J.R. Patterson - Officers of the Board, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 1946
Report from the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) on the visit by several officers of the board to the United States (Manila – formerly as part of US territory, Guam, Honolulu, San Francisco, New York, Washington D.C., Pittsburgh, Boston, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Cleveland) and Canada (Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria). The tour examined the fleet, operations and maintenance of these North American cities. Has an index on the rear.A document that detailed operations of North American streetcars from an Australian perspective, in particular PCC cars during the 1940s, some systems of which no longer exist.Report of Visit to United States and Canada by S.M. Richardson, H.H. Bell, Jnr and J.R. Patterson - Officers of the Board. Approx 90 duplicated pages, secured with folding clips with card covers.public transport, tramways, mmtb, reports, usa, canada, pcc class, overseas tours -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, T Nelson and Sons London and Edinburgh, Nelson's new drawing course, 1905
Nelson’s New Drawing Course was in use around the early part of the 20th century. The owner of this particular copy Mary Norman, was born in Ararat in July 1883. She produced her first public work in 1900 and came to Warrnambool in 1901 and worked with S. Pearce Fuller. She taught at Warrnambool Ladies’ High School at Upton in Canterbury Road and also took art classes at Fullers Art School. She left Warrnambool in 1906, going first to Echuca before returning to Ararat where she set up her studio and held her first public exhibition in 1908. She married Jesse Bail in 1922 and had one child Jessica in 1923. She died in 1962 in Ararat, aged 79. Mary Norman worked in Warrnambool, and has left a significant amount of work of scenes from around the district. The Warrnambool and District Historical Society has five in its collection, Gaul’s Cave, Mermaid Cave, Seascape, Wreck of “La Bella”, Clifton Banks, Hopkins River.Dark olive green hardcover book with black scrolling and coat of arms at bottom of cover. Text in black. It covers such subjects as freehand and freearm drawing, mechanical drawing clay modelling colour work and paper cutting. It contains diagrams as well as instructions. Handwritten in black ink inside front cover, “Mary Norman, Ch of Eng DHS Echuca May 1908. Black ink stamp, 1909 Mary Norman Studio Ingor St Ararat. Thomas Nelson and Sons London Edinburgh and New York 1905.warrnambool, nelson's drawing course, teacher's handbook, mary norman, warrnambool artists -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, Queens Way Underpass, Under construction 1968, c. 1968
aerial view. hand written on back: Queens Way underpass under construction. Photo filed 30.4.1968black and white photograph in plastic coverQueen's way Underpass Under Construction 1968 "Age". Photo filed 30.4.1968. V6429 H71 C170. Copyright. This photograph may not be reproduced without permission in writing from the Editor of "The Age". 250 Spencer Street, Melbourne and 39/41 York st, Sydney.