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Australia promotional photograph albums [graphic].
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Title:
Australia promotional photograph albumsCreator/Contributor:
Hurley, Frank, 1885-1962Creator/Contributor:
Australian National Publicity AssociationAbstract:
Albums of commercial photographs promoting tourism and travel in Australia. Vol. 1 photographs depict views of various cities,
including Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, and Hobart, as well as local fauna such as kangaroos, koala bears,
the duck-billed platypus, etc. Vol. 2 photographs depict forests, beaches, deserts, rivers and other natural attractions,
as well as farming, agriculture, livestock, and various scenes of outdoor leisure and recreation, such as surfing, rodeo,
sightseeing, etc. Also includes one photograph of a group of aboriginal men covered in feathers.
Date:
ca. 1940 (issued)Subject:
u-at---Australia -- Pictorial works
Australia -- Description and travel -- Pictorial works
Note:
A few photographs taken by Frank Hurley. Most photographs produced by Australian National Publicity Association or other
government agencies.
Vol. 1: front cover stamped dedication: To K.B. from A.S.M.; page 1 inscription: To Karl from Angus, July 4th, 1942.
Title devised by cataloger.
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Australia promotional photograph albums, BANC PIC 19xx.522, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.
Type:
graphicPhotograph albums.
Physical Description:
graphic
photoprint
1 box (2 photograph albums containing ca. 250 photographic prints) : b&w ; 26 x 38 cm
Language:
English
Origin:
AustraliaCopyright Note:
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