Guide to the Papers of Paul Collins, 1939-2021

Summary

Collection number:

MS Acc05.197; MS Acc07.145; MS Acc11.032; .MS Acc11.108; MS Acc13.174; MS Acc14.144; .MS Acc17.144; MS Acc22.109

Creator:

Collins, Paul, Dr

Extent:

(58 boxes + 1 large folio box + 16 audiovisual carriers + 6 digital carriers)

Language:

English and English

Preferred citation:

Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Papers of Paul Collins, National Library of Australia, [class number, box number and series and/or file number]'.

Availability:

Available

Access conditions:

Part available for research; part permission required for research during the lifetime of Paul Collins; part not available for research. Not for loan.

Cultural Sensitivity Advisory Notice:

Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this collection may contain names of deceased people and other content that may be culturally sensitive. Please also be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions within these works which reflect the author's attitude, or that of the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.

Background

Content Summary:

MS Acc05.197 comprises general correspondence, ca. 1983-2004; correspondence relating to leaving the priesthood, ca. 1997-2001; material and correspondence relating to the ABC, ca. 1988-1993; newspaper cuttings, ca. 1980-2001; appointment diaries for 1992 and 1995; typescripts of broadcasts, ca. 1989-1990; articles for books, ca. 2001; and, brochures for conferences, ca. 1999.

MS Acc07.145 comprises research files for a book on Canberra bushfires; handwritten notes; email correspondence; photographs; press cuttings; transcripts of evidence; transcripts of interviews; conference papers; and, press releases relating to the Victorian bushfires of 1939, Tasmanian fires of 1967, Ash Wednesday fires of 1983 and the Canberra bushfires of 2003. Also included is research material for and drafts of written pieces which would eventually become a book on the history of bushfires in Australia - "Burn: The epic story of bushfire in Australia" (Allen and Unwin, 2006). The research material ranges from the 1850s to the 1980s, and drawing especially on newspaper accounts of bushfires, which may have references to First Nations people, and one (or more) of the book chapters make references to fire management by First Nations people.

MS MS Acc11.032 comprises appointment diaries; cassettes of "The Church in the Eighties" and "Tension and creativity in ministry" by Fr Paul Collins; correspondence, including printed emails, cards and letters; drafts of presentations; and articles and conference programs.

MS Acc11.108 comprises correspondence, including handwritten and typed letters, postcards, and printed emails; conference programs; media releases relating to politics; workshop notes; and, drafts of articles.

MS Acc13.174 comprises primarily consists of correspondence regarding Paul Collins' books and programs such as Catholics for Ministry, as well as personal correspondence. Also included in the collection are annotated excerpts of drafts for some of his books and annual church diaries from the 1990s and 2000s.

MS Acc14.144 comprises general correspondence, personal papers, loose papers relating to the Catholic Church, and Paul Collins leaving the priesthood; working papers, presentations, appointment diaries, notebooks; typescripts, drafts and correspondence for 'God's Earth'; research material and notes for Jeremiah O'Flynn in Australia; newspaper clippings and printed articles; thesis documents for Doctorate of Philosphy at Australian National University; and typed script, annotated script and hand written notes for presentations presented by Paul Collins as well as presentations attended by Paul Collins.

MS Acc17.144 comprises correspondence relating to Collins' work as an historian and author, and his long-term Catholic interest in the renewal of the Catholic Church, including correspondence with prominent Australian Catholics; records of the organization Catholics for Ministry, including the organization of an Australia-wide petition to the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference; diaries, and personal papers.

MS Acc22.109 comprises correspondence relating Paul Collins' work, as well as personal correspondence, annual diaries from the 2016 and 2019, a manuscript copy of the proposed publication titled 'Midlife', and published chapters and articles in various publications and journals.

Collection Retrieval Advice:

Please note: each consignment in this collection has a separate box number sequence (i.e. there are multiple Box 1's). Please cite the relevant Class number as well as the Box number when requesting retrieval of material from the collection.

Reading Room Access Note:

Special Collections Reading Room. Please contact (Ask a Librarian) to enquire about access.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Theology
Society and culture

Conditions Governing Access:

Access conditions may apply to this collection, please refer to the collection's catalogue record for further information (http://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn3724018).

Conditions Governing Use:

Conditions for copying and publishing of this collection may apply, please refer to the collection's catalogue record for further information (http://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn3724018).

Preferred citation:

Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Papers of Paul Collins, National Library of Australia, [class number, box number and series and/or file number]'.

Location of this collection:

National Library of Australia

Parkes Place

Canberra ACT 2600, Australia

Contact:

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