Letter to David Strickland from Arthur Postle, 1 August 1952

Object Type
Documents and books/Document/Letter
Date Used
01 Aug 1952
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Brief Description
Page two of three page handwritten letter on unlined paper in brown ink, dated August 1, 1952. The letter is from Arthur Postle (athlete) to Dave Strickland (Shirley's father), regarding Shirley's success at Helsinki, and suggesting she relinquish hurdle practice temporarily to concentrate on sprinting.
Museum
Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum
Measurements
H: 252 W: 205mm (H: 9 15/16 W: 8 1/16")
Media/Materials
Paper
Ink
Associated Event
Olympic Games 1952; 1952; Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
Associated Person
Date Used
01 Aug 1952
Location
In storage
Registration No
2003.3903.785.2
Credit Line
Donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program by a private collector.

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