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Mr Richard Somersal Benham [B 15056] • Photograph

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Summary

Richard Somersal Benham: Librarian, Public Library of South Australia 1884-1896. He was born at Canterbury in England and occupied the position at the Mechanics Institute, which became the South Australian Institute which later merged into the Public Library. He held this position for 40 years, starting in 1858. Mr Benham with Mr Robert Kay catalogued and classified the library. He was remembered for his extraordinary memory and could lay his hand on any book which was requested.

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Physical description

Photograph; 15.8 cm x 11 cm

Dates / Publication details

Approximately 1880

Collection

Part of Portrait Collection

Subject

Benham, Richard Somersal, 1839-1896
Librarians -- South Australia -- Adelaide

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Date

07/07/2006

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2,433 x 3,462 pixels (8.4 MP)

Size

25.30 MB

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