George Samuel Deviney papers
Collection
Accession number
5592
Date
1909-1922
Abstract
Correspondence, newspaper clippings, photographs, telegrams, accounts and one bronze commemorative medallion relating to George Deviney.
Scope and content
The George Samuel Deviney Papers include letters, diaries, postcards, school exercise books, newspaper clippings, photographs, telegrams, accounts, souvenirs, and one bronze commemorative medallion.
System of arrangement
Arranged into 10 series
Description
1 archival box
Additional format
Digital copies available.
Administrative / Biographical history
George Samuel Deviney was a young farmer from 'Gladsdale' Helidon who enlisted with the 52nd Infantry Battalion, during the First World War. He was killed in action in Dernancourt, France in 1918. All of his letters and diaries, together with correspondence relating to his death and his posthumous award were retained by his family until donated to the John Oxley Library.
Access restrictions
Unrestricted access.
Copyright status
Out of copyright.
Conditions of use
You are free to use without permission. Please attribute the State Library of Queensland.
Custodial history
Formerly in the possession of Miss D Deviney. Queensland. Subsequently in the possession of George Deviney's niece, Fae Deviney Collins.
Preferred citation
5592, George Samuel Deviney Papers, John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland.