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The papers consist mainly of family correspondence of G.W. Walker and his children and complements the collection held at
AU TAS UTAS SPARC W9 - https://sparc.utas.edu.au/index.php/walker-family-papers

The papers consist mainly of family correspondence of G.W. Walker and his children and a few diaries and miscellaneous papers. James B. Walker's letters to his sisters, particularly letters to Mary Augusta while she was over seas are especially descriptive of his activities and of Hobart life. Mary Walkers' letters from London describe her life as a student in London and her correspondence with friends met then contain references to artists, especially women painters and sculptors.
This collection is complemented by - AU TAS UTAS SPARC 2007/1 - https://sparc.utas.edu.au/index.php/walker-family-papers-2007

Collection consists of correspondence received by G.W. Walker and some miscellaneous notes.

Microfilm copy of the account book of James Backhouse and George Washington Walker for the years 1832 to 1838

Collection consists of reports of council and an annual report.

Leather bound folio ledger book dated 1850-1851. Accounts for tuition, textbooks (sometimes named), stationery and extras, each account headed by the name of the parent noting place of residence and whether a shareholder. At the back of the volume are quarterly abstracts of accounts and accounts of fees for evening classes in Mathematics and Natural Philosophy including a list of names of those attending