Bell Family Papers
Collection
Accession number
M 780
Date
1865-1977
Abstract
Personal papers of several members of the Bell family; predominantly the papers of Bertram Charles Bell, many of which relate to his service as a pilot in World War I. The Bell family owned Coochin Coochin Station, near Boonah. Major Bell and his wife later operated Aroo station near Boonah.
Scope and content
This collection contains the personal papers of several members of the Bell family, predominantly those of Bertram Charles Bell. These include letters written by him to his family while on active war service in Europe from 1914 to 1919. Also contained are typescripts of a history of No 210 Squadron (of which Bell was commanding officer) and a typescript of Bell's personal memoirs, his aviator's license, and four photographic albums labelled "On active service". This collection also contains correspondence addressed to all other family members, manuscript stories by Enid Bell, and copies of newspaper cuttings relating to the family.
System of arrangement
Arranged into 23 series
Description
3 photograph albums ; 6 archival folders ; 2 archival boxes.
Additional format
Digital copies available for selected items.
Access restrictions
Unrestricted access.
Copyright status
In copyright.
Conditions of use
You are free to use for personal research and study. For other uses see https://www.slq.qld.gov.au/understanding-copyright
Notes
Users are advised that this Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander material may contain culturally sensitive imagery and descriptions which may not normally be used in certain public or community contexts. Annotation and terminology which reflects the creator's attitude or that of the era in which the item was created may be considered inappropriate today. This material may also contain images, voices or names of deceased persons.
Custodial history
By family descent to Pamela Bell, daughter of Bertram Charles Bell.
Preferred citation
M 780, Bell Family papers, John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland.