Working notes belonging to R.H. Mathews used for publications, 1904-1907

 
Containers:
Box 9 (MS 8006)
Component identifier:
File 6
Content Summary:
Secret/Sacred Content Advisory Notice: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this file may contain descriptions of Aboriginal Australian ceremonial and gender-specific material. Cultural Sensitivity Advisory Notice: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this file contains content that may be distressing and/or culturally sensitive including names and descriptions of deceased persons. Please also be aware that this file contains language or descriptions that reflect the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive. ICIP Identification Notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples. Scope and Contents: This file includes handwritten notes, correspondence and typescript on Frist Nations topics including language, culture, ceremonies and artwork. This file may include discussions of the following First Nation languages: Gamilaraay / Gamilaroi / Kamilaroi language D23, Jingulu language C22, Wakaya language C16, Warlpiri language C15, Warumungu language C18, Wambaya language C19, Arrernte language C8, Binbinka language N138, Indjilandji language G14, Yangman language N68, Nyininy language K7, Ngiyampaa / Ngempa language D22, Dharawal language S59, Wiradjuri language D10, Gabulbarra language E45 and Kurnai language S68. This file may include discussions of the following First Nation communities: Gamilaraay / Gamilaroi / Kamilaroi people D23, Jingili people C22, Wakaya people C16, Yapa people C15, Warumungu people C18, Wambaya people C19, Pinkangarna people C21, Arrernte people C8, Binbinka people N138, Indjilandji people G14, Yangman people N68, Nyininy people K7, Ngiyampaa / Ngempa people D22, Dharawal people S59, Wiradjuri people D10, Gabulbarra people E45 and Kurnai people S68. This file may include discussions of First Nations culture from the following locations: Victoria River Downs map area (North NT SE52-04), Daly Waters map area (North NT SE53-01), Katherine map area (NT Top End SD53-09), Margaret River (SW WA SI50-05), Mindy Mindy Creek (WA East Pilbara SF50-12), Darling River (NSW SH55, SI54) and Herbert River (NE Qld SE55-05, SE55-09).
Immediate source of acquisition:
The R.H Mathews Papers were presented to the National Library by Mathew's granddaughter-in-law, Janet Mathews, in 1987. Further papers were added by the Mathews family in 2009.
Subjects:
Indigenous peoples

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Location of this collection:
Parkes Place
Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
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