Sir Donald Cleland was meticulous in keeping his papers in order. However, he seems to have been very selective in what he kept. Dame Rachel, who transferred the papers to the Library, said he destroyed a good deal of material despite her protests. He did arrange and make into files, those papers which meant much to him, which illustrated his career. He was clearly conscious of history in the making during his service in World War II. Although not a good diary-keeper, he created documents after the event, when time permitted, sometimes illustrating them with photographs he took himself.
Material includes Order of Services, concert and event programs, song and hymn sheets, and lecture programs for events held in Canberra, Thailand, Belgium, London, Indonesia, and Gallipoli.
(31 archive boxes + 2 small folio boxes + 5 medium folio boxes + 1 map folio + 1 folio packet in SB000578+ 1 folder in SB000970)
Abstract Or Scope
The collection consists mainly of correspondence, but also includes photographs, newspaper cuttings, speeches, and broadcasts, manuscripts of Dame Enid's books So we take comfort, The old haggis and Among the carrion crows, invitations and programs. The correspondence largely comprises condolence letters from individuals and organisations following J.A. Lyons' death in 1939. The remaining letters are from politicians, Tasmanian friends, and numerous organisations - mainly women's groups, religious organisations, and the Liberal Party. This correspondence, and the speeches and broadcasts, cover such topics as maternal and infant welfare, social services and abortion law reform.
Collection of images documenting the celebration of the 78th Anniversary of Indian Independence Day on 17 August 2024. The celebration was organised by the Indian Association of Bendigo Inc. and held in Bendigo, Victoria. Photographs show attendees enjoying dinner, dancing, and cooking. Independence Day in India is a national holiday celebrated annually on August 15. Independence Day marks the end of British rule in 1947, and marks the anniversary of when India and Pakistan were established as separate countries.
Covers mainly printed materials issued by the parties, independents, lobby groups for both Houses of Parliament for the 2022 federal election. The range of ephemera includes bumper stickers, posters, visiting cards, cartoons, newspapers, electorate reports, postcards, voting forms. Features some unusual non-print political collectibles such as banners, balloons, flags, clothing, buttons, badges, hats.
The Inglis Moore Papers document his interest and involvement in the promotion, study and teaching of Australian literature as a critic, academic and administrator. The correspondence reveals his extensive network of contacts in the field. These included almost all of the prominent Australian writers and critics of the period 1940-65. This correspondence, together with Inglis Moore's teaching and research files, drafts of his critical and creative writings, and papers documenting his involvement with the Commonwealth Literary Fund, the Australian Society of Authors and the Fellowship of Australian Writers, constitute one of the National Library's finest literary collections.
The collection comprises material relating to Australian barrister, politician and diplomat Sir Frederic William Eggleston, his father John Waterhouse Eggleston, his grandfather Reverend John Eggleston and family and includes: correspondence between Frederic William Eggleston and his immediate and extended family; administrative records; diaries covering his postings to Chungking [Chongqing] as Australia's first minister to China, to Washington as the Australian Minister to the United States of America, and attendance at the Paris Peace Conference in Versailles. The collection also includes: Eggleston's lectures and writings that reflect his career and interests in international diplomacy, law and the social sciences; his diplomatic passport; Chinese ID card; signature chops; and correspondence with the National Library of Australia.
MS 9642 comprises papers relating to multiculturalism in Australia, including reprints and photocopies of articles, conference papers, government reports, parliamentary debates, and ministerial statements and pamphlets, 1949-1992; minutes, agenda papers and correspondence of the National Advisory and Co-ordinating Committee on Multicultural Education, 1984-1988; talk to the Australian Arts Council in the series, Great religious books (1955); and, ABC Nation's forum of the air: Can Asians understand the West? broadcast on 30 June, 1954 (26 boxes).The Acc03.131 instalment comprises papers relating to ethnic affairs and multiculturalism, conferences and professional activities, Asian relations and public engagements, Australia-Sri Lanka projects, Asian studies and cognate activities and development studies, the Buddhist Society, activities prior to coming to Australia in 1971, Sydney student days, 1950-1955, and Sri Lanka, academic record, media reports, curriculum vitae and miscellaneous matters, and, correspondence relevant to public affairs, professional and academic work (8 cartons).The Acc03.183 instalment comprises papers relating to Law and Religion Project (Living and Harmony) and WA constitutional Committee Forum, University of WA files, papers relating to racism and correspondence (1 folder)The Acc03.251 instalment includes correspondence, cuttings and other papers (1 box).The Acc07.053 instalment comprises correspondence, publications, writings and other papers relating to the National Multicultural Advisory Committee, ethnic affairs and multiculturalism, Jayasuriya's university and professional activities and documents, "Symposium: marking 100 years of "White Australia" policy 2001", Australia-Sri Lanka projects, and, Buddhist activities in Western Australia (8 boxes).The Acc09.062 instalment includes meeting agendas and papers for the National Multicultural Advisory Council, WA Multicultural and Ethnic Affairs Commission, Migrant Issues and Migrant Services Directory Project, National Advisory Coordinating Council of Multicultural Education (NACCME), WA Government Anti-Racism Steering Committee; correspondence with parliamentarians, University of Western Australia, various colleagues, Committee of Inquiry into Crime; Buddhism and religious affairs; papers relating to public engagements; copies of publications and associated correspondence; files relating to Sri Lanka including Australia-Sri Lanka cricketing episodes, donation of books to Sri Lankan universities, Colombo University psychology programmes and social policy research; updated curriculum vitae and personal documents, awards, certificates including Order of Australia (AM) 1985 (2 boxes).The Acc13.069 instalment comprises personal papers, including correspondence, relating to Jayasuriya's academic and public engagements; reports, published and unpublished articles; publications relating to multiculturalism, Sri Lankan and Buddhist studies (5 boxes).