Description
Papers of Hal Colebatch, an Australian political scientist who taught in Papua New Guinea in the late 1960s and 1970s and
became involved in the independence and development of that country. The materials consist largely of subject files (including
papers on the Rural Improvement Program), unpublished writings by others, and diaries.
Background
Dr. Hal K. Colebatch, Australian political scientist, has been actively involved with the independence and development of
Papua New Guinea, especially during the 1970s. Colebatch received his education in Australia and Britain. He graduated with
honors from the University of Melbourne and earned a master's degree from La Trobe University. He received his Ph.D. from
the University of Sussex, England, in 1974.
Extent
6.2 Linear feet
(16 archives boxes)
Restrictions
Publication rights are held by the creator of the collection.
Availability
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE. ALLOW ONE WEEK FOR RETRIEVAL OF MATERIALS.