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Sir Keith Sinclair collection of papers relating to the New Zealand Labour Party.

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Archives-A-318

Scope and Contents

Papers accumulated by Keith Sinclair concerning politics and the New Zealand Labour Party.

Dates

  • 1930s-

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Not restricted

Biographical / Historical

Sir Keith Sinclair (1922-1993) was a New Zealand historian, university academic and poet. He is regarded as having pioneered a style of historical scholarship that reflected a distinctly New Zealand view of the country and its people. Sinclair joined the staff of Auckland University College in 1947 as a lecturer in history; in 1962 he became Professor of History and Emeritus Professor upon retirement in 1987.

Extent

0.2 metres (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Professor Keith Sinclair, 1987.

Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections, University of Auckland Repository

Contact:
5 Alfred Street
Private Bag 92019
Auckland 1142 New Zealand