Summary
Negative photograph of students in the library at Emily Mcpherson College, Melbourne, circa 1947. They stand in front of a display on France. Several sources date the Air France poster depicted (by P. Baudouin) to 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
Three students in a library. One is seated in a chair while the other two stand either side of a display on France. There are posters of france, the rue de la paix and the cote d'azur on the wall.
Physical Description
Black and white negative.
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Collecting Areas
Clothing & Textiles, Working Life & Trades, Images & Image Making
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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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