Summary

Lantern slide of colour sketch of two men in the United States Cavalry, the older seated male addressing the young recruit. Made by Beavis Studio, Sydney, New South Wales, circa 1930s-1940s.

One of a set of over 420 lantern slides, used by lecturer Walter S. Binks, a popular psychology and vocational guidance lecturer based in Melbourne, Victoria. Binks gave lectures throughout Australia in the 1930s and 1940s. Binks advertised his lectures as associated with the Australasian Opportunity League or Universal Opportunity League.

Purchased by the donor at an opportunity shop. The collection was stored in three wooden trays (two compartments in each tray), and 95 slides stored separately. Many of the slides were produced in Melbourne from images and cuttings presumably supplied by Binks.

Description of Content

Sketch of two men dressed in military attire in an office. The older man is seated at a desk addressing the younger man who stands before him. On the wall is a sign entitled 'The United States Cavalry Regulations'.

Physical Description

Standard format (3 1/4 x 3 1/4 inch square) colour lantern slide.

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