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Series details for: A1501
Series number
A1501
Title
Photographic negatives, single number series with 'A' [Asian] prefix
Accumulation dates
01 Oct 1953 - 29 Sep 1976
Contents dates
01 Oct 1953 - 29 Sep 1976
Items in this series on RecordSearch
30963

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Agency/person recording
  • 01 Oct 1953 - 14 Feb 1973
    CA 219, Australian News and Information Bureau, Canberra
  • 14 Feb 1973 - 29 Sep 1976
    CA 1578, Australian Information Service, Canberra/ (from 1986) Promotion Australia
Agency/person controlling
  • 07 Mar 1994 -
    CA 5987, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Central Office
Quantity and location
  • 22.67 metres held in ACT
System of arrangement/ control
Single number with 'A' [Asian] prefix (numerical within each number to 1969)
Range of control symbols
A1/1 to A8631/1 (1969); A1 to (A16916 as at 30/8/1991)
Predominant physical format
PHOTOGRAPHS
Series note

Summary heading

Series A1501, Photographic negatives, single number series with 'A' [Asian] prefix

Function and purpose

This series consists of black and white and colour photographic negatives, transparencies and prints recording diplomatic visits to Africa and Asia, produced by Australian Information Services photographers from 1953 to 1976.  The subject range of this large series is diverse, including photos of foreign dignitaries and officials, trade delegations, and local people from all over Asia and Africa - including Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Nepal, Philippines, Ghana, Zambia, Nigeria.

A major focus of this series was people involved in the Colombo plan. The Colombo Plan was an economic and social development program for member countries in the Asia-Pacific region. Programs include educational and health aid, training programs, loans, food supplies, equipment and technical aid.

Using the series

The negatives from this series are sealed and frozen and are not accessible for Preservation reasons. However, the entire set of negatives have been digitised and are viewable online, using the National Archives RecordSearch and PhotoSearch databases.

The reference prints are housed in albums, with a detailed explanation of the persons and context of the photograph included in type. These albums are accessible through the National Archives reading room in the Parkes office, Canberra.

Caption information from the prints has been added to existing descriptive information to form the best description online in the National Archives RecordSearch database. It is best to utilise RecordSearch to view images and find information in this series because it is the most comprehensive and detailed representation of this series in its entirety.  

System of arrangement and control

From 1953 to 1969 the systems of arrangement was single number and numerical within each number, and from 1970 onwards it was single number only.  Both systems of arrangement incorporated the prefix ‘A’, denoting ‘Asian’.

Relationships with other records

Series A1501 is part of the wider group of series originating from the Department of Australian Information Services. Other examples of series currently in NAA custody have an ‘A’ prefix, including A1500, A1200, A1674, A7973, A6135 etc. In 2002 these records were surveyed for Vinegar Syndrome and those under threat or in stages of deterioration were progressively repackaged and digitised. The type of attention these series have received will be an ongoing consideration for Preservation within the NAA.

Subsequent series
  • 01 Jul 1971
    A6180, Photographic negatives and prints, daily single number series
Controlling series
  • 01 Oct 1953 - 29 Sep 1976
    A6179, Registration books for CRS A1501, Photographic negatives, 'A' [Asian] series
  • 01 May 1966 - 29 Sep 1976
    A6178, Subject index cards for CRS A1501, Photographic negatives, 'A' [Asian] series
Related series
  • 01 Jan 1954 -
    A8281, Contact print albums for VIP visits and other important occasions, single number series
Visibility & availability indicator
  • 32 . Not to be issued (reference copy available)
  • 76 . Item charge: Photographic
Date registered
01 Jan 1800

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