Donald James Harkness Archive re Motor Racing and Aeronautics
Object No. 94/268/1
Archive, motor racing/aeronautics, Donald James Harkness, Sydney, New South Wales, c. 1916-1971
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Summary
Physical Description
Personal papers of D.J. Harkness consisting of photographs, scrapbooks, newscuttings, letters received, subject files and biographical notes. The material concerns motor racing and the design of aero engines, in particular Harkness's collaboration with racing driver Norman 'Wizard' Smith, 1930-32 and the construction of the Harkness Hornet aero engine, 1930.
HISTORY
Notes
The Harkness papers were acquired by the Museum in the 1960s as part of the Curator of Transport, Norm Harwood's campaign to develop a Transport and Engineering "Archive". As well as his papers, Harkness donated much printed material relating to motoring and aviation.
SOURCE
Credit Line
Gift of Mr Donald J Harkness, 1994
Acquisition Date
16 December 1994
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