Book - Ballarat and District 1920-1940-An oral history. Women in the community. Authors: Peter Mansfield, Lloyd Jenkins, John Murphy, Carole Stoddart, 1983

Historical information

Peter Mansfield, Librarian, oversaw a project interviewing women in Ballarat.
The chapter on Agnes McLean talks about her lifetime dedication to nursing.
There were other chapters about Housewife/Mother, Lucas girl, Teacher/Mercy Nun, Refugee/Migrant, Schoolteacher, Charity Worker, Woollen Mill Worker/Spinner.

Physical description

90 page bound book in light blue 180gsm paper board.

Inscriptions & markings

Ballarat and District 1920-1940. An oral history. Women in the community.
A photograph of nine professional women seated and standing around a Victorian round table. One woman is referencing an open foolscap size book.

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