• Entry type: Exhibition
  • Entry ID: AWE0798

Faith, Hope, Charity – Australian Women and Imperial Honours: 1901-1989

Summary

Faith, Hope, Charity is an online exhibition listing over 4000 women recipients of Imperial Honours in Australia during the twentieth century, recognising their significant contributions and achievements. Biographical entries on a selection of women have been prepared in the Australian Women’s Archives Project register, containing links to further bibliographical and archival resources.

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