Matilda collection
- Bib ID:
- 2007096
- Format:
- Picture
- Online Version:
- National Library of Australia digitised item
- Related Online Resources:
- Finding aid at National Library of Australia
- Description:
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- 1966-1993
- 1 collection (approximately 890 items).
- Summary:
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In 2002 the National Library of Australia acquired the Matilda collection, including approximately 890 items including original cartoons, sketches and photographs published in the twelve issues of the satirical Matilda magazine, from March 1985 to June 1986. Matilda captured the public opinion of the political and social events of the consumerism driven 1980s, with irreverence for which the magazine became renowned. Matilda attracted sixteen defamation writs from outraged politicians, judges and bereaucrats which eventually resulted in the demise of the magazine. The editor of Matilda, Robbie Swan was assisted by the publisher Roger Lilford and Richard Refshauge, Phillip Adams and Rick Farley while contributors included Germaine Greer, Richard Neville and Barry Humphries. Other contributors included cartoonists Michael Leunig, David Coombe, Bill Leak, Geoff Pryor, Bruce Petty, Alan Moir, Bill Farr, Peter Fairlie and Geoffrey Atherden. Photographers John Ogden, Bruce Postle, Bill Errington, Huw Davies, Peter Morris, Lorrie Graham, Nic Ellis, Peter Solness, Michael Bowers and Rennie Ellis.
In addition to the cartoons and photographs published in the journal, the collection also includes many unpublished images, printer's proofs, advertising copy, page mock-ups, two sculptures, copies of the cover pages mounted on particle board and other promotional material.
- Cultural sensitivity advisory notice:
- Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this collection contains images of deceased persons.
- ICIP notice:
- This collection contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples. Restrictions on access and use of this material may apply. Contact the National Library of Australia for further information. Details are provided in the finding aid.
- Notes:
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- Please be advised this collection contains language, terms and descriptions which reflect the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.
- Title devised by cataloguer based on information from acquisition documentation.
- Also available online https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-145369235
- Related Material:
- Records of the Matilda magazine Located at; National Library of Australia Manuscript collection MS Acc00/171, MS Acc02/275, MS Acc06/125.
- Source of Acquisition:
- Purchased from Robbie Swan, 2000.
- Has Sub-series:
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- Has subcollection: Matilda collection of printers' proofs, page mock-ups, advertising and copies, 1981-1993
- Has subcollection: Negatives and copies for Matilda advertisements and page layouts, 1981-1993
- Has subcollection: Nick Greiner's ministry of silly walks, ca. 1984
- Has subcollection: Cartoons, photographs and posters from the Matilda collection, 1982-1997
- Has subcollection: Cartoons and photographs from the Matilda collection, approximately 1982-1990
- Subject:
- Terms of Use:
- Copyright conditions may apply.
- Related Records:
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This is a collection.
This collection contains 570 records. - Copyright:
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Copyright Undetermined
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Unable to determine type of work
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- Material type:
- Undetermined
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