Sydney Lionel May collection
Collection
Accession number
OM70-46
Date
1882-1968
Scope and content
This collection of material - correspondence, manuscripts, transcriptions, notebooks - was gathered by Sydney Lionel May in his research into the history of towns, districts, railway stations and properties throughout Queensland, particularly in relation to the origin of their names, by personal inquiry and in his capacity as a member of the Queensland Place Names Committee. Also included are lists of Aboriginal words and meanings.
Description
1 overized chart; 11 boxes (142 envelopes of papers)
Administrative / Biographical history
Sydney Lionel May was a music teacher, concert artist, examiner and lecturer. He lived in Ipswich and was a noted church organist. He was a full time examiner and a lecturer at the University of Queensland untill his retirement in 1952. He founded the Council of Music and Drama in 1964.
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
Preferred citation
OM70-46, Sydney Lionel May collection, John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland.