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Handwritten notes, brochures, material samples, and newspaper clippings, circa 1940-1980

 File — box-folder: YMS YMS 16147 BOX 53/1

Scope and contents

Miscellaneous material relating to subjects such as beauty, nutrition, and exercise. Includes handwritten sheets with instructions for eye exercises; herbal remedies for grey hair; brochures and correspondence from Langridge School of Physical Culture; sketches and brochures on women's clothing; a war time edition of 'Planning family dietary for adequate nutrition'; diet meal plans; newspaper cuttings of articles with physical exercises; and material samples and correspondence with Colette Modes Ltd. Contains documents belonging to both Sidney McPherson and Marion, but has been filed with Marion's items.

Dates

  • circa 1940-1980
  • box-folder: YMS YMS 16147 BOX 53/1 (Mixed materials)

Repository details

Part of the Australian Manuscripts Collection, State Library Victoria Repository

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