Guide to the Records of the Anti-Nuclear and Anti-Uranium Collective (Friends of the Earth Australia), 1970-2020

 

Collection context

Summary

Collection number:
MS 10610
Creator:
ACE Nuclear Free Collective (Friends of the Earth, Melbourne)
Extent:
(117 ms boxes) + 2 large folio boxes + 1 medium folio box + 1 non-standard phase box + 4 oversized phase boxes + 1 folio packet + 3 audiovisual carriers + 8 digital carriers
Language:
English and English
Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Records of the Anti-Nuclear and Anti-Uranium Collective (Friends of the Earth, Australia), National Library of Australia, MS 10610, [class/series/file/item number(s)]'.
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 may contain names, recordings and images 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. Other content that may be distressing and/or culturally sensitive includes material relating to; the Kakadu conservation zone inquiry; The repercussions of British nuclear tests at Maralinga; the Kungka Tjuta-Aboriginal Land Rights Movement; social impact studies in the Western Desert Puntukurnuparna/Rundall River region; and First Nations peoples accounts, case studies and perspectives on native title, nuclear testing and mining. Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP): This material contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples, including photographs, first-hand accounts, case studies and perspectives of the Mardu, Mirarr, Arabana, Yankunytjatjara, Adnyamathanha and Burduna communities. First Nations language groups represented in the collection include: Adnyamathanha; Kuwarra; Burduna; Arabana; Yolngu Matha; Umoona and Burduna. Restrictions on access and use of this material may apply. Contact the National Library of Australia for further information. Content SummaryThis collection comprises material relating to the policy, activities and structure of the Anti-Nuclear and Anti-Uranium Collective (Friends of the Earth, Australia). It includes minute books, correspondence, submissions to government bodies, pamphlets, periodicals/newsletters and other unique manuscript material, as well as audio-visual material (photographs, film, and sound) and an extensive collection of posters and rally banners. Significant subjects and campaigns covered in this archive include: Roxby Downs Blockade, Maralinga, Jabiluka, as well as continual efforts to fight against the establishment of nuclear power stations within Australia, and against a national/international waste dump. Australia's First Nations Australians (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders) voices have played an integral part in this movement and are strongly represented throughout this collection.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Environment

Access and use

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-vn8629630).
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-vn8629630).
Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Records of the Anti-Nuclear and Anti-Uranium Collective (Friends of the Earth, Australia), National Library of Australia, MS 10610, [class/series/file/item number(s)]'.
Location of this collection:
Parkes Place
Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
Contact: