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The Harold Holt Collection And Archive A collection of letters,…
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Melbourne
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24-Sep-2008
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The Harold Holt Collection And Archive A collection of letters, documents, photo albums, presentation folders, scrap books and other items never previously seen. Photographs: A. c.1965 a colour 24 x 19 cm photograph mounted with the inscription to mount. 'To Harold Holt from his friend Lyndon Johnson' Framed. B. c.1965 a black and white 19 x 20 cm photographed mounted framed and glazed. Inscription to mount 'To Prime Minister Harold Holt with High Esteem - Lyndon B Johnson.' C. Two 36 x 29 cm black and white photographs of Lyndon Johnson and Harold Holt with accompanying letter on White House stationery dated July 13, 1967, thanking Harold Holt for the 'bonus visit' to Australia. Bold signature 'Sincerely, Lyndon B. Johnson.' D. Eight photographs black and white comprising, 2x Harold Holt, 2x Holt with U K Prime Minister Harold Wilson, 3x Holt with Rt. Hon. Herbert Bowden. Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs, a photograph of Harold Holt and Mrs. Holt. E. Two colour photographs 37 x 29, one of a church service, the other with Lyndon Baines Johnson. F. One framed, glazed and mounted photograph with Harold Holt, John McEwan, Paul Hasluck and Prime Minister Robert Menzies with the Governor General on the day the new ministry was sworn in. Scrapbooks: A. Four Large Scrapbooks, Dec.1966-Dec1967. Each approx, 32 x 29 x 8 cm thick. The most fascinating reading of a most fascinating time. Included are packets from the Prime Minister's Department with loose clippings of the Budget 1967 and the debate over the H.M.S Voyager disaster, Nguyen Cao Ky's visit (Jan.1967) Asian tour (March-April 1967) and a folder of clippings from New Zealand. Assembled by Dame Zara Holt. Key To The City Of Los Angeles: In a presentation box with inscription, 'Harold E. Holt Prime Minister of Australia from Sam Yorty Mayor of Los Angeles. May 29, 1967.' Photograph Albums: A. An extraordinary hand made gold stamped album commemorating 'The Visit of His Excellency Prime Minister Harold E. Holt Commonwealth of Australia and Madame Holt to the Republic of China. With the compliments of the Ministry of foreign Affairs The Republic of China. Apr 4-6 1967'. All photographs candid, and beautifully mounted. Unusual and unique in a time when Asian tension was very high. One of the highlights of the collection. B. Australian Citizenship Convention 1955. Harold Holt, Minister for Immigration is featured in what must be a very small run of a very interesting album . C. Australian Citizenship Convention 1953. Unique, as each picture is a corner mounted snapshot. D. The Old and the New in Japan with the compliments of The Bank of Tokyo. The album is prepared as an aid to the understanding of Japan, the land of scenic beauty, historic significance and economic achievements. Each picture is tipped in. E. A hand made and embroidered small photograph album with candid shots of Harold Holt. Presented on St. Stephens day 1966. Presented by the Hungarian Scouts guard of Honour. F. Personalised presentation album with hand-lettered introductory page 'Presented to Dame Zara Holt by the Officers, men and civilian staff U.S. Naval Communication Station, Harold E Holt, Exmouth. Western Australia. 20 Sept. 1968'. G. A Thank You Photograph album from the Orphan Boys of Boys' Town, Bindoon. Presentation Plaque: Presented to Prime Minister Harold Holt from Major General Nguyen-Bao-Tri, Commanding General III Corps, 23 April 1966. Books: Range includes, art, history, travel, presentation plus many other topics. Condition Varies. From the Holt family home. (42). A glimpse into one of the most controversial and hotly debated times in History. With the Vietnam war raging, Australia joined the American forces in combat. When R.G. Menzies retired as Prime Minister, Holt took over the leadership of the Liberal Party, having been deputy leader since 1956. As the war in Vietnam grew more intense, Holt visited the USa in June 1966 to discuss the situation with US President L.B. Johnson. Holt
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