Documents the development of the Italian Historical Society, especially the initial years of inception and activity. Analyses whether the partnership model and philsosphy adopted by the IHS can continue to be applied, and evaluates if it is the most appropriate model for a community-based cultural organization to follow in an attempt to make worthwhile and tangible links with mainstream cultural institutions
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Submitted to the Faculty of Science and Technology, Deakin University
Thesis (M. Museum Studies)--Deakin University, Victoria, 1996
