1921-1985, English, Unpublished edition: Papers [manuscript]. Ball, W. Macmahon (William Macmahon), 1901-1986.

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Physical Description
  • 6.44 m. (46 boxes)
Published
  • 1921-1985.
Language
  • English

Edition details

Title
  • Papers [manuscript].
Also Titled
  • Papers of William Macmahon Ball.
Creator
  • Ball, W. Macmahon (William Macmahon), 1901-1986.
Published
  • 1921-1985.
Physical Description
  • 6.44 m. (46 boxes)
Subjects
Time Period
  • 1921-1985
Summary
  • Correspondence, typed diaries, drafts of articles, lectures and broadcasts, subject files, official reports, press cuttings, printed matter and other papers relating to most aspects of Ball's career and his involvement in political organisations. In some of his letters Ball discusses the friction between the himself and the Minister of External Affairs, H.V. Evatt. Correspondents include Tristan Buesst, Richard Boyer, Creighton Burns, Manning Clark, L.F. Crisp, W.D. Forsyth, Hartley Grattan, Sir Henry Gullett, Norman Harper, R.H. Molesworth, Sir Charles Moses, Nettie Palmer, G.O. Reid, Peter Ryan and David Sissons.
Biography
  • Political scientist and diplomat, Ball taught at the University of Melbourne and undertook missions in South-East Asia. He was Advisor to the United Nations Conference in San Francisco in 1945 and a member of the Allied Council for Japan, 1946-47. He was a regular commentator on world affairs for the ABC and in newspapers and magazines.
Notes
  • Manuscript reference no.: NLA MS 7851.
Numbering Note
  • Descriptive list available (22 p.)
Access Conditions
  • Available for reference, except Series 11, folder 9 containing items closed until 1/​1/​2006 and 1/​1/​2008, and Series 2, Box 7 which is restricted.
Language
  • English
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