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Papers of Noel Tovey, 1912-2017

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Papers relating to Noel Tovey's life and career both within Australia and overseas. Included is correspondence, family history material, clippings, photographs, posters, and ephemera. There are certificates and awards recognising Tovey's contribution to the arts and cuttings and ephemera relating to Tovey's autobiography Little Black Bastard, and to the theatrical adaptation of the book by the same name. There is also a poster, papers and photographs relating to Tovey's L'Odeon Gallery, London; a group of published works, many of which are inscribed to Tovey by the author; and three small original artworks by Horace Brodzky, Corneille, and Alvaro Guillot.

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Papers of Philip Flood, 1968-2015

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Comprises papers relating to Philip Flood's career as Australian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and as Secretary Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Of note are guestbook entries from world figures, including members of the Royal Family visiting Stoke Lodge, the residence of the Australian High Commissioner. There are photographs with prominent world figures such as Pope John Paul II, Prime Ministers Hawke and Keating, Presidents Reagan, Suharto and Clinton. There are speech drafts and notes; appointment diaries, correspondence with Australian Prime Ministers and others.

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Portraits of Meryl Tankard in 1984 and 1988 and scenes from Meryl Tankard Company productions 1989-1992, 1984-1992

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Collection of photographs taken by Regis Lansac showing scenes from various productions staged between 1989-1992, and portraits taken in Sydney and Wuppertal.

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Records of the Nimbin Aquarius Festival, 1973-1974

Papers of James (Jim) Thomas Griffin, 1936-2013

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This collection comprises papers accumulated by Griffin over the course of his life and work. Much of the material relates to Papua New Guinea and reflects Griffin's interest in the history and political affairs of that country, particularly relating to Bougainville, and includes research files, writings by Griffin about a variety of issues, and files relating to prominent Papuans, created whilst undertaking research for a proposed Dictionary of Biography. There are research files relating to books Griffin wrote on John Wren and Daniel Mannix, and a large group of drafts of writings by Griffin that include articles, speeches, seminar and conference papers, book and theatre reviews, and letters to the editor. Other papers relate to Griffin's work at the Townsville College of Advanced Education and his involvement in the publication of The Catholic Worker, including a large run of copies of the journal from 1964-1972.

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[Sydney University Dramatic Society (SUDS) : programs and related material collected by the National Library of Australia], 1889 - present

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"The Sydney University Dramatic Society (SUDS) is the premier body for the production of undergraduate theatre at the University of Sydney. Established formally in 1889, with performances dating back to 1883, the society is the oldest continual theatre company in Australia. Completely student run, we're fond of dank, dark spaces; cheap theatre; and you. Supported by the University of Sydney Union, we perform over 16 productions a year, all of which are directed, produced, designed, and performed by our members."

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Papers of Rex Nan Kivell, 1938-1977

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The Rex Nan Kivell Collection of pictures, books, manuscripts, maps and objects is one of the finest collections held in the Library. Sir Rex Nan Kivell built up a personal collection of material relating to Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific while a director of the Redfern Gallery in London. The transfer of his collection to the Library began in 1948 and formal transfer of ownership took place in 1959, with consignments continuing throughout his lifetime.

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Theatre programs and ephemera regarding Anna Pavlova's Australian tours, 1926-1929

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The list is based on the imperfect holdings held in the collection and information found here is therefore incomplete. The list will be updated as the Library's gaps for this artist are filled.The holdings consist primarily of Magazine programs with a few separately published "Souvenir programs". In some instances information is gleaned from advertisements in them. This does not prove that the repertoire was performed as program changes did occur however it gives an idea of what was planned. All other sources are clearly indicated, eg, flyers. Printed materials in the PROMPT collection include programs and printed ephemera such as brochures, leaflets, tickets, etc. Theatre programs are taken as the prime documentary evidence of a performance. The list is based on imperfect holdings, and is updated as gaps in the Library's holdings are filled. Unless otherwise stated, all entries are based on published programs in the PROMPT collection.

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Papers of Doreen Langley, 1947-1990

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Papers relating to her nutrition surveys in PNG, Fiji, Tonga and Niue, together with other South Pacific Health Service reports, by Susan Holmes, on nutrition surveys in Samoa, Cook Islands, Kiribati and the Solomon Islands, 1947-1954.

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Collections held by the Buckinghamshire Record Office (as filmed by the AJCP), 1789-1923

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Material filmed by the Australian Joint Copying Project includes: calendars of prisoners 1789-1855 in Aylesbury Gaol, including many sentenced to transportation; Papers 1794-1803 of Robert Hobart, Lord Hobart, Secretary of State for War and Colonies 1801-1804, referring to: trade with East Indies and Philippines; British annexations in Moluccas; proposed settlement at Port Phillip Bay; appointments in New South Wales; and an account of the colony written by David Collins; Papers 1883-1923 of 5th Earl of Rosebery concerning his property interests in Sydney and Darwin which include letters from his Australian agents, legal papers, plans, maps and cuttings; Portion of autobiography c.1889 by Rev. John A. Greaves describing his voyage to Australia and his work as an Anglican Minister in the Hunter Valley and Sydney 1857-1866; Letter 1836 of Anne Russell in Launceston referring to difficulties of employment for emigrant women in Van Diemen's Land and Letters 1854-1855 of John Dukes in South Australia and William Dukes in Sydney.

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