David Roddan, Australian Amateur Athlete
c1920s-1940s. Collection of 106 vintage silver gelatin photographs, some in original album, accompanied with a membership pass for the 1938 Empire Games in original leather wallet. The collection also includes an autograph book signed by participants in the 1934 Australian Track and Field Championship, and a slip of newsprint. Some of the photographs are annotated and dated in various hands in ink or pencil with photographer’s or publishing stamps verso, sizes from 4 x 6.3cm to 19.1 x 24.5cm. Many photographs with tears, creases, foxing or stains, some with missing portions, slight wear overall. Stamps include “S.J. Hood, press photographer, 124 Pitt Street, Sydney. Tel. B 1845”, and “Copyright photograph by Sydney Morning Herald, Courier Photo, Herald Feature Service, Melbourne.” This collection provides a window into the life of an amateur athlete who participated in track and field events around Australia, and at the 1938 Empire Games. Full list supplied on request.
Item #CL174-120
Price (AUD): $1,650.00 other currencies