Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP170100860]Researchers: Alistair Thomson (Chief Investigator) , Jennifer Clark (Chief Investigator) , Paul Sendziuk (Chief Investigator) , Prof Graeme Davison (Chief Investigator)
Brief description Social histories of Holden in Australia. This project aims to investigate the social histories of Holden’s manufacturing operations in Australia in the post-World War II (WW2) period through oral interviews and archival research. It will place workers, workplace culture, and the communities in which Holden’s factories were based at the centre of the company’s history. A key focus will be an evaluation of recent assistance provided by Holden to workers to transition to new jobs. The project will produce 100 oral histories and the interviews and interpretive work undertaken during the project will be incorporated into exhibitions at the National Motor Museum and print and online publications. These outcomes will enhance our understanding of Australia's automotive heritage and workplace culture.
Funding Amount $354,833
Funding Scheme Linkage Projects
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP170100860
- ARC : LP170100860