Papers of Herbert Feith

Item

Title
Papers of Herbert Feith
Subject
Archives
Indonesia--History
Australia--Politics and government
Category
5. Cold War (including Decolonisation)
6. End of the Cold War
Author
Feith, Herbert
Current holder
National Library of Australia
Date
1946
Link
https://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn1821074
Item number
1821074
Access rights
Request at location
Rights 
Copying of Herb Feith's copyright material is permitted for research purposes, except Series 24 for which copying is not permitted until 2026.
Country of origin
Australia
Place
Melbourne
Language 
Indonesian
English
German
Description from source
17.70 metres (116 boxes) + 1 carton.

The bulk of MS 9926 comprises Herbert Feith's papers relating to Indonesian politics and society, which were accumulated during the course of his long career. There is a large series of correspondence, much of which is with other noted Indonesianists; writings by Feith, including drafts of his books, conference papers and articles; subject and research files; lecture notes; writings by others on related topics; and cuttings, many of which are from Indonesian newspapers (115 boxes, 1 carton).
Physical format
Manuscripts
Newspapers
Correspondence
Abstract 
Early letters to his parents (sent from Indonesia) include correspondence in German. There is also correspondence relating to property stolen by the Nazis in the 1930s.
Date accessed
March 22, 2023