Series:
Oral History Interview
Series Number:
Access:
Open
Start Date:
01 Apr 2001
End Date:
30 Apr 2001
Creating Agency:
| Professor Bill Jackson (NG3659) | 01 Jan 1921 | 30 Apr 2002 |
| State Library of Tasmania (TA34) | 01 Jan 1943 | 31 Dec 2007 |
How to Use:
Digitised audio is available through opening each of the six items NS6419-1-2 to NS6419-1-7. Item 1 contains a running sheet of the contents on each disc. Copyright is held by the State Library of Tasmania and administered by the State Archivist.
Series notes:
An interview undertaken by Roger Penny with Professor Bill Jackson on the 11th of October 2001. The interview was part of a project funded by the State Library of Tasmania. While the interview focuses on his scientific work, including discussions of forestry, fire management, and the history of Tasmania's ecology, topics covered also include Jackson's childhood, army experience, studies, and involvement with the Tasmanian Walking Club. The interview also contains information on the effect of fire on Tasmania and Australia including Aboriginal vegetation control.
These records are part of the holdings of the Tasmanian Archives
System of Arrangement:
Six discs, two casettes, and a running sheet describing the contents.
Items: