Guide to the Papers of Ian Campbell

Spring evening of poetry, translated verse and music. Sydney Central 12/09/1995, 12/09/1995 (Item NLA.MS-SAV007751) - Shelf-Tall OH1-18-035

1 item, TDK HS E180, Consumer formats - VHS, S-VHS etc

DIEA. Master copy

Foreign Tongues?' Translation of Australian poems into other languages. Spring Writer Festival Sydney, 8/09/1996 (Item NLA.MS-SAV007752) - Shelf-Tall OH1-18-035

1 item, CIPL, Consumer formats - VHS, S-VHS etc

Andalusia - The Arab Poets of Al-Adalus and Federico Garcia Lorca. 27/09/1997. Liverpool, 27/09/1997 (Item NLA.MS-SAV007753) - Shelf-Tall OH1-18-035

1 item, E180, Consumer formats - VHS, S-VHS etc

Correspondence and listings, 2003-2021 (File 1.1) - Box 1 (MS Acc22.004)

The National Library of Australia (NLA) NEWS (2005) 'Bahasa Muse'; listing of some essays/articles by Campbell; The Australian Literature Resource (AUSTLIT) references to Campbell; Sydney University 'Sastra Now' listing of Campbell and others involved in Indonesian literature projects; Sydney University and other material regarding Campbell's Indonesian literary research, later publication; notes about Campbell's 2004 literary visit to Indonesia, including dates and events where sound recordings made; short essay, 'Public service and literature'.

Travel notes and diaries, 2004-2013 (File 1.2) - Box 1 (MS Acc22.004)

Travel notes and diary (Jakarta and West Java); Ian Campbell's old passport. Campbell also visited Bali/Ubud Writer's Festival in October 2004. Text mainly in English, with some in Indonesian.

Publication of 'Tak ada Peringatan' and associated printed materials, 2012-2014 (File 1.3) - Box 1 (MS Acc22.004)

File contains a copy of 'Tak ada Peringatan' (Jakarta printing edition); correspondence with Fontaine Press, Australia about an Indonesian printing in Jakarta; correspondence with poets, editors, educational institutions, Australian Embassy, Jakarta, libraries in Australia and Jakarta, and reviews, in press and comments by Indonesian poets and others; correspondence relating to Campbell's visit to Jakarta and Bandung, West Java; correspondence with Macquarie University about the publication; correspondence with Australian individual public figures, Parliamentary members, Departmental staff and Minister for the Arts about the Australian Arts in Asia Award; informal lists of persons in Indonesia and Australia to whom Campbell gave or sent copies of the publication, either of the Australian printed edition or the Jakarta printed version, plus some receipts for purchases; correspondence with the Office of the Arts, Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, Australia, and certificate awarded. Text mainly in English, with some in Indonesian.

Asian Studies Association of Australia (ASAA) 2018 conference, 2017-2018 (File 1.4) - Box 1 (MS Acc22.004)

Plus Australian and Indonesian literary and cultural links. File includes Campbell's correspondence regarding the conference session. Copies of the presentation Campbell made as chair and convenor and his own work in this area, including the publication of 'Tak ada Peringatan'. Indonesian and English language material.

Academic conferences attended by Campbell, 1996-2006 (File 1.5) - Box 1 (MS Acc22.004)

Program references to sessions where Campbell gave papers and copies of some of the papers presented. Text mainly in English, with some in Indonesian and/or Spanish.

Academic conferences attended by Campbell, 2007-2017 (File 1.6) - Box 1 (MS Acc22.004)

Program references to sessions where Campbell gave papers and copies of some of the papers presented. Text mainly in English, with some in Indonesian and/or Spanish.

Statement - Towards an approach to personal archiving in a digital age by Ian Campbell, 24 October 2021 (File 1.7) - Box 1 (MS Acc22.004)

Publication - Rawayan: Refleksi Religiusitas Masyarakat Urban, 2016 (File 1.8) - Box 1 (MS Acc22.004)

By Pungkit Wijaya. Text in Indonesian.

Correspondence about various Indonesian national literary figures, 1986-2021 (File 2.1) - Box 2 (MS Acc22.004)

Correspondence about Achdiat K. Mihardja, Ajip Rosidi, Sitor Situmorang, Sapardi Djoko Damono and Toeti Heraty. Plus related printed materials. Text mainly in English, with some in Indonesian.

Correspondence about Rendra, 2005-2019 (File 2.2a) - Box 2 (MS Acc22.004)

Rendrais Indonesian dramatist, poet and activist. Plus related printed materials. Text mainly in English, with some in Indonesian.

Publications - books by Rendra, 1972-2009 (File 2.2b) - Box 2 (MS Acc22.004)

Includes a signed copy of "Ketika Rendra baca sajak: kumpulan artikel"; "Seni drama untuk Remaja"; and "Indonesian poet in New York: W.S. Rendra, poems 1964-1968". Text in English or Indonesian.

Campbell's collection of articles about the writing of Ratih Hardjono, 1994-1996 (File 2.3) - Box 2 (MS Acc22.004)

Articles about the former 'KOMPAS' journalist who lived in Australia; plus correspondence. Text mainly in English, with some in Indonesian.

Correspondence about Arief Budiman, 2008-2020 (File 2.4) - Box 2 (MS Acc22.004)

Correspondents include Edward Aspinall, Arief Budiman, Dwi Djenar.

Correspondence with Wikan Satriati, 2011-2019 (File 2.5a) - Box 2 (MS Acc22.004)

Wikan Satriati was a former Publications Manager, Lontar literary and cultural organisation, Jakarta. Text mainly in English, with some in Indonesian.

Publications - books by Wikan Satriati, 2015-2016 (File 2.5b) - Box 2 (MS Acc22.004)

3 x Children's books.

Correspondence with others about Wikan Satriati, 2021 (File 2.6) - Box 2 (MS Acc22.004)

Relating to Campbell's preparation of obituary with assistance of others about Wkan Satriati. Text mainly in English, with some in Indonesian.

Correspondence about Pablo Neruda and Charlei Chaplin, 2011-2021 (File 2.7) - Box 2 (MS Acc22.004)

Correspondence about the location in present-day Jakarta (2011) where Chilean poet Pablo Neruda lived in 1930-31. Also about Neruda's visit to the Dutch-era hotel at Ngamplang, Garut, West Java. Correspondence about locations visited by Charlei Chaplin in 1920s-1930s. Also includes 6 colour photographs. Linkage with Campbell's poem, 'Charlie Chaplin di Ngamplang, 1927'. Also, with essays and conference papers on Neruda's sojourn as Consul for Chile, Batavia, 1930-31.Text in English or Spanish.

Correspondence with David Williamson, 1992 (File 2.8) - Box 2 (MS Acc22.004)

Relating to Williamson's play 'Money and Friends'. David Williamson is a playwright. Campbell at that time worked in the public service in Sydney.

Correspondence and drafts of poems in 'Puisi Selatan' (Poetry of the South) in 'PORTAL', Sydney, 2006-2021 (File 3.1) - Box 3 (MS Acc22.004)

Correspondence with editors, poets, academics about the publication of these poems in Indonesian and also English language versions, and some drafts of individual poems. Text in English or Indonesian. Poems are: 'Semenanjung Bilgola', 'Bilgola Headland', 'Berziarah di Punta de Lobos, Chili', 'Pilgrimage to Punta de Lobos, Chile', 'Simfoni Angin', 'Symphony of the Winds', and 'Buenos Aires'.

Correspondence and drafts of poem 'Charlie Chaplin di Ngamplang, 1927', 2011-2019 (File 3.2) - Box 3 (MS Acc22.004)

Correspondence with editors, poets, academics about the publication of the poem in Indonesian and also English language versions, and some drafts of the two language versions - of the poems. Review essays on Neruda (and Chaplin) in the Indies by Pungkit Wijaya in Indonesian. Poem was first published in 'KOMPAS', Jakarta, 2012, and in 'PORTAL' in 2019, with English version. Plus related printed materials. Text in English, Indonesian or Spanish.

Correspondence with editors, poets, academics; and drafts of poems, 2008-2021 (File 3.3) - Box 3 (MS Acc22.004)

Correspondence about the publication processes and context for the poems development in English, Indonesian and Spanish. Information and cards about the Chilean site visited by Campbell in 2008. Drafts of the Spanish and Indonesian versions. 'Lembah Elqui', 'Valle de Elqui' and 'Elqui Valley' published in Indonesian version in 'KOMPAS' in 2012. The three language versions appeared in 'PORTAL' in 2019.

Correspondence with editors of 'PORTAL' and drafts of poems, 2007-2009 (File 3.4) - Box 3 (MS Acc22.004)

Correspondence relating to Campbell's Indonesian language poem collection 'Selatan-Sur-South'; plus English language poems by Campbell, or draft versions of poems originally written in Indonesian. Many of the poems in Indonesian published in 2008 also appeared in 'Tak ada Peringatan' in 2013.

Correspondence with editors, poets and academics about Campbell's poem 'Shiraz - A Concerto at Night', 1993-2021 (File 3.5) - Box 3 (MS Acc22.004)

Correspondence about poem written after attending an Iranian/Persian community function in Sydney in 1993. Correspondence with Ahmad Akbari about the Farsi version, and with Indonesian poet/writer Gus tf Sakai. Poem first printed in 'State-wide' in 1993, a staff newsletter of the Department of Immigration and Ethnic Affairs, NSW. Translation into Farsi and performance in Sydney. Appeared in slightly revised version in English in Southerly, 2017. Languages English, Indonesian by Campbell, and Farsi, by Ahmad Akbari.

Correspondence about Campbell's poem, 'Kapal nelayan pulang ke Priok', 2007-2017 (File 3.6) - Box 3 (MS Acc22.004)

Relating to the SIEV X boat sinking in 2001. Written by Campbell in Indonesian when he was a public servant. Poem published in Indonesian in 'PORTAL' and in 'Tak ada Peringatan'.

Correspondence about Campbell's poem versions about the Sydney University courtyard jacarandas, 1989-2019 (File 3.7) - Box 3 (MS Acc22.004)

Versions in French, Indonesian and English including 'Lines written in poor French in a University courtyard','Daun bunga lembayung di halaman University of Sydney' and 'In a quiet courtyard the violat flowers fall'. Drafts and reportage are included.

Correspondence about some poems written in Indonesian and published in 'Pikiran Rakyat', Bandung, Indonesia, 2003-2004, 1989-2019 (File 3.8) - Box 3 (MS Acc22.004)

Poems include 'Krontjong di Plaza Senayan', 'Travel Warning', Meninggalkan Beirut' and 'Byzantium' with last two first written and published in English versions. Includes drafts in Indonesian and/or English.

Correspondence about the origins and various publications of Campbell's Indonesian language poem, 'Selamat jalan Fierd' and 'Goodbye/Farewell, Fierd', 1993-2018 (File 3.9) - Box 3 (MS Acc22.004)

Poem 'Selamat jalan Fierda' was based on actual events in West Java in 1992, but has broader references including to female pioneering roles in the context of Indonesian history, as exemplified in the 2016 publication in Indonesian and translation by Aveling into an English version in 2016 publication in conjunction with commemoration of the role of Kartini in early 20th century Indies society.

Correspondence about the origins of the poem 'Sesudah pembakaran' ('After Fire'), 2001-2017 (File 3.10) - Box 3 (MS Acc22.004)

Includes copies of the poem and 1 colour photograph of the fire on south coast NSW, smoke near Wandandian/Bewong in December 2001.

Correspondence and drafts of two poems 'Summer Nights' and ''Under Northern Lights', 1991-2005 (File 3.11) - Box 3 (MS Acc22.004)

Includes drafts and copy of publication of 'Under Northern Lights', about the Balkans conflict in 1990s. Poems written in English when he was a Commonwealth public servant in Sydney. No Indonesian versions.

Correspondence about poems unpublished and drafts of poems, 2009-2015 (File 3.12) - Box 3 (MS Acc22.004)

Mainly drafts and word lists of Indonesian words about the themes on music, aspects of life in West Java and of Jakarta, about Neruda in the Indies; plus some well-developed versions of poems in either English or Indonesian.

Correspondence about Campbell's interest in acacias, poem and drafts, 2006-2018 (File 3.13) - Box 3 (MS Acc22.004)

Poem written in English, 'Yellow wattle', plus drafts of Indonesian version, 'Acacia kuning' and 'Yellow acacia'. Also includes Indonesian language word lists; items about acacias in Australia; Campbell's 2007 essay 'Yellow-haired September about his grandfather A J Campbell, (1853-1929).

Program notes and reportage from 'Cakrawala Sastra Indonesia' ('Indonesian Literary Horizons'), 2004 (File 4.1a) - Box 4 (MS Acc22.004)

Includes 2 colour photographs. Program references to sessions about poetry from West Java. All poets whom Campbell met (2004) in either Jakarta or Bandung. Nnden Lilis, Bandung only. Text in Indonesian. First literary event in Indonesia attended by Campbell after he became interested in researching aspects of Indonesian literature and writing poetry in Indonesian.

Publication - Nafas gunung: suara dari Jawa Barat, 2004 (File 4.1b) - Box 4 (MS Acc22.004)

Cakrawala sastra Indonesia. Anthology produced for Castra Indonesia of West Java Poem Festival.

Correspondence with Soni Farid Maulana, 2002-2018 (File 4.2a) - Box 4 (MS Acc22.004)

Soni Farid Maulana is a poet and editor/journalist, from Bandung, West Java. Also includes newspaper articles about Campbell; some poetry publications signed by the poet for Campbell. Correspondence in Indonesian. Poems in Indonesian published by 'Pikiran Rakyat' when Farid was Editor, 'Khazanh' literary segment.

Publications - books by Soni Farid Maulana, 2002-2004 (File 4.2b) - Box 4 (MS Acc22.004)

3 books signed by Soni Farid Maulana relating to poetry collection of female poets of West Java, and collection produced by Forum Sastra Bandung.

Correspondence with Juniarso Ridwan, 2002-2005 (File 4.3) - Box 4 (MS Acc22.004)

Juniarso Ridwan is a poet and Chair of the Forum Sastra Bandung. All correspondence in Indonesian. Includes some poetry publications signed for Campbell. Campbell attended event in 2004 chaired by Ridwan and with Soni Farid Maulana, in Bandung. First literary event in Indonesia where Campbell read his own poetry, as well as discussed his research about poetry in Indonesian written by West Java poets. Last meeting with Ridwan was in 2013, in Bandung.

Correspondence about Nenden Lilis Aisyah's poetry, 2002-2008 (File 4.4) - Box 4 (MS Acc22.004)

Also includes 2 colour photographs of Nenden Lilis Aisyah; two essays by Ian Campbell; a signed copy of Aisyah's book ' Negeri Sihir'. Campbell met Nenden Lilis A. twice in Bandung in 2004 and 2011.

Correspondence with Agus R. Sarjono, 2004-2011 (File 4.5) - Box 4 (MS Acc22.004)

Correspondence mainly about 'Cakrawala Sastra Indonesia', in Indonesian; and also about publication of essays; about poets in West Java and about the 1st Indonesian language translation collection of Australian poetry, 1991. Also includes a copy of journal 'JURNAL KRITIK', 2011. Agus R. Sarjono is an Indonesian poet, essayist, editor and publisher.

Correspondence with Erwan Juhara, 2002-2004 (File 4.6) - Box 4 (MS Acc22.004)

Erwan Juhara is an Indonesian teacher , poet and Chairman of the Yayasan Jendela Seni Bandung. Correspondence about literary themes is in Indonesian. Also includes two poetry collections edited by Juhara, and several Jendela Newsletter which printed Campbell's poems in Indonesian. Campbell attended the Indonesian teachers' training sessions which Juahara organised in September 2004.

Correspondence with Cecep Syamsul Hari, 2004-2021 (File 4.7) - Box 4 (MS Acc22.004)

Cecep Syamsul Hari is an Indonesian poet and literary editor. Correspondence in English and Indonesian on a range of issues, and including references to Campbell's visits to Indonesia.

Photographs - Ahmad Syubbanudin Alwy, Ian Campbell and others from Cirebon cultural and literary group, 2004 (File 5.1) - Box 5 (MS Acc22.004)

5 colour photographs. Campbell visited Cirebon from Tasikmalaya on 3-5 October 2004. Photos from event on 4 October 2004 were published in NLA News October 2005.

Correspondence with Sitok Srengenge, 2007 (File 5.2) - Box 5 (MS Acc22.004)

Also includes 2 program flyers Komunitas Salihara, Jakarta. Correspondence in Indonesian about editing of the Biennale anthology of works and translations, into English, by others. Campbell met Srengenge in Ubud Festival 2004, but while in Jakarta in 2007 was asked by Srengenge to edit the English language versions of the Utan Kayu International Literary Biennale 2007, Jakarta, and worked with Wikan Satriati.

Correspondence with Aslan Abadin, 2005-2008 (File 5.3) - Box 5 (MS Acc22.004)

Correspondence , in Indonesian, about an Introduction for one of Abadin's books of Indonesian language poetry. Campbell met Abadin at Ubud Writers' Festival, 2004.

Correspondence with Acep Zamzam Noor and with others about Acep's poetry, 2003-2020 (File 5.4) - Box 5 (MS Acc22.004)

Also includes 4 colour photographs; essay publications, in English, about Acep Zamzam Noor's poetry; newspaper clipping. Correspondence in English or Indonesian.

Printed materials and photographs, 2005-2008 (File 5.5a) - Box 5 (MS Acc22.004)

Printed materials about Tasikmalaya literary groups, inc Sanggar Sastra Tasik; about issues inc literature and culture; 4 colour photographs showing Ciamis-based poet Godi Suwarn and participants in meetings with Campbell. Text in English and/or Indonesian.

Publications - books and journals, 1999-2005 (File 5.5b) - Box 5 (MS Acc22.004)

Produced by literary groups, poets associated with Tasikmalaya's Sanggar Sastra Tasik.

Correspondence in Indonesian with Gus tf Saka, Kestity P. and Toni Pollard, 2005-2017 (File 5.6) - Box 5 (MS Acc22.004)

Also includes associated printed material and a legal document. Gus tf Sakai is a poet and writer in West Sumatra, prominent especially for his short stories. Apart from editorial suggestions from literary editors at Jakarta, Bandung newspapers, Gus tf Sakai, whom Campbell met in Ubud 2004, also made suggestions over the years 2005-2018, to Campbell about the poems, which he closely read.

Correspondence, conference papers and essays, 1983-2021 (File 5.7) - Box 5 (MS Acc22.004)

Also includes journal. Correspondence in Dutch and English about Dutch language poetry from the Indies/Indonesia, especially about the poetry of G.J. Resink. Correspondence about the publication of co-translations of Resink poems, in 'Meanjin', 2003. Correspondents include Joop van den Berg, Bert Paasman, Liesbeth Dolk, Robert Cribb, Rudy and Sophia de Iongh, Astrid Boom, Keith Foulcher, Tony Reid, Campbell Macknight, Peter Worsley, Adrian Vickers. Draft conference papers and essays, with comments by Dutch and Australian academics, writers. Campbell studied 'Reading Dutch' as a segment in his Master's research about West Java family law at Sydney University in the 1980s. His early papers about 'Indonesia' (2000-2005) also dealt with Indische literature, written in Dutch.

Correspondence, conference papers and essays, 2000-2021 (File 5.8) - Box 5 (MS Acc22.004)

Correspondence about Dutch language poetry from the Indies/Indonesia, especially about the poetry of G.J. Resink; including comments on Campbell's papers on Resink, in Dutch, Indonesian or English.