Historical information

Booklet published for Melbourne Legacy to assist Legatees launch the new Endowment Scheme Campaign Oct 25,1962. A new campaign by Melbourne Legacy to assist Legatees with facts and talking points to aid Legatees when making contact with prospective donors.
Sections of the booklet include: Our aim in education; Health is watched; Physical and cultural; Career guidance; Legacy Residences; Holidays and camps; Legal assistance, and Free Firewood.
The Health section mentions: "a permanent dental clinic at Legacy House".
The Education section mentions: "promising children are helped and encourages to carry their education right through University".
The Career section says: "No Legacy child is sent into a dead-end job".
The Residences section says: "Three homes - homes in the real sense of the word - are maintained by Legacy in Kew for Legacy children. They are Blamey House, Harelands and Stanhope, the first two owned by Legacy and the last leased free from the Red Cross, in return for its maintenance and upkeep."

Significance

The booklet gives Legatees the facts and reasons why a potential donor should donate to Legacy. A good snapshot of Legacy's work in the 1960s.

Physical description

Black and white printed, 8 page booklet.

Inscriptions & markings

Handshake on the front cover. Legacy badge top RH corner.