Summary
Negative photograph of students in a library at the Emily Mcpherson College, Melbourne, circa 1947. At the rear of the image, a woman reading a newspaper at a desk may be the same person depicted in MM 068099, taken in October 1947.
An enlarged library was later opened as part of the Ethel Margaret McPherson Wing, on 16 August 1950. The Ethel Margaret McPherson Wing was designed by then state architect Percy Everett.
Description of Content
Students in a library, some looking through books in a bookcase, others seated at desks writing.
Physical Description
Black and white negative.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
Home & Community, Images & Image Making, Working Life & Trades
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Acquisition Information
Copied from Unknown Biggest Family Album Contributor, 06 Aug 1992
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Place & Date Depicted
Emily McPherson College of Domestic Economy, Victoria Street & Russell Street, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1947
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Format
Negative, 35 mm, Black & White
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Classification
Education, Trade & technical schools, Classrooms & facilities
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Keywords
Colleges, Education & Training, Handcrafts, Libraries, Students
