• Entry type: Resource
  • Entry ID: AWH000558

Papers of Ruby Rich, 1906-1984 [manuscript]

  • Repository National Library of Australia, Manuscript Collection
  • Reference MS 7493
  • Date Range 1906 - 1984
  • Description

    Correspondence, manuscript, minutes, speeches, broadcasts, cuttings, publications, mainly relating to Ruby Rich’s involvement in numerous women’s, Jewish, cultural and international organisations. They include the Australian Federation of Women Voters, International Alliance of Women, Women’s International Zionist Organisation, United Nations Commission on Status of Women, Racial Hygiene Centre, Family Planning Association of New South Wales, International Planned Parenthood Federation, Judge Rainbow Memorial Appeal Fund, United Nations Association of Australia, Commonwealth Countries’ League, Australia-Israel Society for Cultural Exchange and Israel Philharmonic Orchestra. Correspondents include her sister Vera Wild and Bessie Rischbieth, Edith Hedger, Julia Rapke, Constance Davey and Maurice Schalit.

  • Quantity 110 boxes 15.4 m
  • Access Available for research. Not for loan.

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  • See also
    • Australian Federation of Women Voters (1921 - 1982)
    • Rischbieth, Bessie Mabel (1874 - 1967)
    • Davey, Constance Muriel (1882 - 1963)
  • Primary Creator
    • Rich, Ruby (1888 - 1988)