The Rawson Archive
Images of an Australian pioneer family in 19th century north Queensland
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Discover a bygone era and view aspects of the domestic life of an Australian pioneer family.
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We weclome your recollections and anecdotes about life in Mackay and its early pioneering days.
About the Archive
The Rawson Archive, a collection of hand-written pen and ink illustrated diaries and photographs of the Rawson family, was purchased by the Queensland Library Foundation at auction on Monday, 17 April 2000.
Acknowledgements
The State Library of Queensland acknowledges the support of Mackay businesses and individuals who helped us acquire the Rawson Archive.
More information
If you have an Australian Library of Art related enquiry, you can get in touch with us in any of the following ways:
For general enquiries:
- Ask at your local Queensland public library
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Last updated: 17th January 2012
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