Guide to the Papers of Robin Miller Dicks, 1943-1978

 

Collection context

Summary

Collection number:
MS Acc08.114
Creator:
Dicks, Robin Miller
Extent:
(5 ms boxes + 2 phase boxes + 1 binder + 3 folders + 1 audiovisual carrier)
Language:
English and English
Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Papers of Robin Miller Dicks, National Library of Australia, MS Acc08.114, [box number and series and/or file number]'.
Availability:
Available
Access conditions:
Part available for research; part requires permission for research. Not for loan.

Background

Content Summary:

Cultural Sensitivity Advisory Notice

Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this collection contains content that may be distressing and/or culturally sensitive, including names of people who have passed away, as well as language, terms and descriptions that could cause offence and may not be considered appropriate. Content Advisory Notice

This collection contains content that may be considered distressing, including graphic descriptions of health conditions and medical procedures. Content Summary

This collection comprises diaries and diary transcripts, photographs, correspondence, a nurse's uniform, awards and diplomas, flight plans and sheets, speeches, published and manuscript biographies, press cuttings, a paediatric handbook (annotated), and a video tribute.

Biographical Note:

Aviator and nurse. Robin Miller was born on 7 December, 1940, daughter of writer Dame Mary Durack and aviator Captain Horrie Miller. In 1967-1969, as a nurse, Miller administered 37,000 doses of the oral sabin vaccine in northern Western Australia, becoming known as the Sugarbird Lady for her work in combatting polio. She later flew with the Royal Flying Doctor Service. In 1973 she married Harold Dicks, director of the Royal Flying Doctor Service, becoming Robin Miller Dicks. In the same year Miller was sponsored to compete in the 1973 All Women's Transcontinental Air Race across the United States, finishing sixth. Miller was the author of, Flying nurse (1971), and, Sugarbird lady (with Harold Dicks, 1979). She was the recipient of a number of awards, including the Nancy Bird Walton Award in 1970, and posthumously, the Paul Tissandier diploma, and the Brabazon Cup of the Women Pilots' Association of Great Britain. Miller died on 7 December, 1975.

Access and use

Conditions Governing Access:
Please refer to the collection's catalogue record for the access conditions (http://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn4456021).
Conditions Governing Use:
Copying and publishing of unpublished manuscript material is subject to copyright restrictions. For such material, written permission to publish must be obtained from the copyright holder(s). Copying of unpublished material for research purposes is permissible 50 years after the death of the creator of the material.
Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Papers of Robin Miller Dicks, National Library of Australia, MS Acc08.114, [box number and series and/or file number]'.
Location of this collection:
Parkes Place
Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
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