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MS 9190; MS Acc07.011; MS Acc14.117; MS Acc22.182

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Created: June 2025

Collection Summary

Creator
Fox, Mem, 1946-
Title
Papers of Mem Fox
Date Range
1924 - 2022
Collection Number
MS 9190; MS Acc07.011; MS Acc14.117; MS Acc22.182
Extent
14.75 metres (69 boxes + 4 folio boxes + 1 map folio + 6 audiovisual carriers + 35 digital carriers)
Language of Materials
English
Repository
Special Collections (Manuscripts)

Introduction

Scope and Contents

MS 9190 comprises correspondence with Australian and overseas writers and illustrators, children, literary agents and publishers; papers relating to the Wombat Book Club; drafts of 17 books, including Possum magic and other writings; scrapbooks, photographs and cuttings; and, papers relating to Mem Fox's academic career. The major correspondents are Terry Denton, Lorraine Ellis, Morris Gleitzman, Andrea Goldsmith, Vivienne Goodman, Kilmeny Niland, Pamela Lofts, Patricia Mullins, Craig Smith, Barbara Wels, Paul Jennings, Julie Vivas, Nancy and Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge (parents), Jan Delacourt (sister), Caroline Lurie of Australian Literary Management, Omnibus (publisher) and Harcourt Publisher. Copies of many of Fox's letters are included.

The Acc07.011 instalment contains drafts and correspondence relating to various projects, including: The green sheep (2004), 2002-2006, Hunswick's egg (2005), 1996-2006, A particular cow (2006), 1995-2006, The magic hat, 1995-2002, The hungary giant/Horatio the hungry, 2003-2005, and, the new edition of Possum magic (2004). There is also an expanding file of letters to and from Fox, 2001-2006, a letter from Tim Winton (1995), press clippings, an artwork by Nicholas Wilton, an expired passport, handwritten financial records, 1995-1998, papers relating to Fox's Flinders University Convocation medal, publications, including audio books, and promotional material such as photographs, articles, stickers and a toy.

The Acc14.117 instalment comprises personal journals, correspondence to and from Mem Fox's parents and letters of appreciation from children, notes and speeches on teaching writing, drama and poetry, unpublished poetry and prose, manuscripts including for unpublished books, publicity material, family history, Mem Fox publications in foreign languages and personal and career photographs. Most items in the collection have accompanying handwritten notes from Mem Fox with contextual information.

The Acc22.182 instalment comprises papers mainly from Fox's career with the 'Events' files containing copies of correspondence, invitations and itineraries, agreements, conferences and festival brochures, programs and ephemera relating to publications and programs for children, Mem's tours and events in Australia and internationally (2001-2010). The manuscripts series includes working papers, proofs, mock ups, and correspondence with publishers and illustrators. Personal books with accompanying notes detail authors who influenced Fox. There are several first copies of new edition publications, anniversary editions of Possum magic publications, and Where is the Green Sheep? as well as a translation copy in first nations language, Kriol (P1). Other memorabillia include coins sets, gift pack with toys, collectable stamps; posters, wrapping paper and other merchandise. Audio visual and digital carriers form parts of kits as well as stand alone items.

Conditions Governing Access

Access conditions may apply to this collection, please refer to the collection's catalogue record for further information (http://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn2761).

Conditions Governing Use

Copying and publishing of unpublished manuscript material is subject to copyright restrictions. For such material, written permission to publish must be obtained from the copyright holder(s). Copying of unpublished material for research purposes is permissible 50 years after the death of the creator of the material.

Preferred Citation

Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Papers of Mem Fox, National Library of Australia, [class number, series and file number]'.

Provenance

Mem Fox donated, under the Taxation Incentives for the Arts Scheme, the bulk of MS 9190 to the Library in 1997. Papers in MS 9190, Boxes 19-30 and Folio Box 2 were donated under the Cultural Gifts Program in October 2002. Further papers were added in 2007, 2014 and 2022.

Arrangement

Mem Fox has kept her papers in very good order. Wherever possible, the Library has preserved the original order and the file titles.

Separated Materials

Papers of Mem Fox are also held at the Lu Rees Archives at the University of Canberra.

Finding Aid Source(s)

Please note: This finding aid may comprise or contain descriptive information provided by donors, researchers and/or volunteers.

Collection Retrieval Advice

Please note: each consignment in this collection has a separate box number sequence (i.e. there are multiple Box 1's). Please cite the relevant Class number as well as the Box number when requesting retrieval of material from the collection.

Biographical Note

Mem (Merrion) Partridge, daughter of Nancy and Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge, was born in Melbourne in 1946. In the same year, Fox's parents moved to Rhodesia to work as missionaries. Fox spent her childhood in the Hope Fountain mission near Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia. She went to school in Bulawayo.

In 1965 Fox went to London to study drama at the Rose Bruford College. She graduated from the College in 1968. Between 1968 and 1969 she taught in Zimbabwe and Rwanda.

In 1969 she married Malcolm Fox, whom she had met at Rose Bruford College. The following year they left Africa and emigrated to Adelaide, where Fox taught drama at Cabra Dominican College, Adelaide. Later she taught at the South Australia Institute of Technology (1973 and 1979), Sturt College of Advanced Education (1973-79) and Flinders University (1973-1996).

Her first book, Possum magic, was published in 1983. It was to become her best selling book and has sold more copies than any other Australian children's book. Possum magic won the New South Wales State Literary Award.

Fox has published numerous children's books, an autobiography and three textbooks. Her books have been translated into many languages, including Indonesian, Japanese, Chinese, German and Hebrew. She has won numerous awards and was made a Member of the Order of Australia in 1993.

Item Descriptions

Class MS 9190. Original Consignment, 1961-2002

MS 9190 comprises correspondence with Australian and overseas writers and illustrators, children, literary agents and publishers; papers relating to the Wombat Book Club; drafts of 17 books, including Possum magic and other writings; scrapbooks, photographs and cuttings; and, papers relating to Mem Fox's academic career. The major correspondents are Terry Denton, Lorraine Ellis, Morris Gleitzman, Andrea Goldsmith, Vivienne Goodman, Kilmeny Niland, Pamela Lofts, Patricia Mullins, Craig Smith, Barbara Wels, Paul Jennings, Julie Vivas, Nancy and Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge (parents), Jan Delacourt (sister), Caroline Lurie of Australian Literary Management, Omnibus (publisher) and Harcourt Publisher. Copies of many of Fox's letters are included. (30 boxes + 2 folio boxes + 6 audiovisual carriers)

Series 1. General Correspondence, 1961-2002

The series comprises correspondence concerning Fox's writings, the publication of her books, personal news and her work as an Associate Professor of Literacy Education at Flinders University (1994-1996). In some cases the letters are in the form of printouts of email messages she received.

The correspondents include other academics at Flinders University, Fox's students, Jan Delacourt (sister), Chloë Fox (daughter), Nancy and Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge (parents), Barbara Aldworth, Phillip Adams, Phyllis Hohnen, Mark Woodforde (one card), Lucy Calkins (Teachers College, Columbia University), American fans, Harcourt Publisher, Mondo Publishing and The Trumpet Club (School Book Club based in New York). Copies of some of Fox's letters are also included.

Papers in Files 8-14 were added in October 2002.

Correspondence, 1961, 1984-1989 (File 1) - Box 1 (MS 9190)
Correspondence, 1990-1991 (File 2) - Box 1 (MS 9190)
Correspondence, 1992-1994 (File 3-4) - Box 1 (MS 9190)
Correspondence, 1995-1996 (File 5-6) - Box 1 (MS 9190)
Letters of Sandy McClelland (File 7) - Box 17 (MS 9190)
Jan Delacourt (while studying in California), 1995-1996 (File 8) - Box 19 (MS 9190)
Phillip Adams, 1997-1999 (File 9) - Box 19 (MS 9190)
Friends from drama school, high school and childhood mission friends, 1997-2002 (File 10) - Box 19 (MS 9190)
Correspondence, 1997-2002 (File 11) - Box 19 (MS 9190)
Correspondence, 1998-2002 (File 12) - Box 19 (MS 9190)
A card from Chloë Fox, 1999 (File 13) - Box 19 (MS 9190)
Letters from 'fabulous ex-students' (mostly Barbara Wels), 1999-2002 (File 14) - Box 19 (MS 9190)

Series 2. Correspondence with Australian writers and illustrators, 1985-2001

The series includes correspondence with illustrators who have worked with Fox on some of her books, as well as other Australian writers, including children's writers. They discuss their writings and reviews of their books, as well as personal news. Copies of some of Fox's letters are also included.

The major correspondents include Terry Denton (Night noises and an untitled forthcoming book), Lorraine Ellis (Feathers and fools), Morris Gleitzman, Andrea Goldsmith, Vivienne Goodman (Guess what?), Kilmeny Niland (Just like that), Pamela Lofts (Koala Lou and Sail away), Patricia Mullins (Shoes for grandpa and Hattie and the fox), Craig Smith (Sophie), Barbara Wels, Paul Jennings and Julie Vivas (Possum magic and Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge).

The series also include correspondence, usually only one letter or card, with Colin Thiele, Gillian Rubenstein, Leslie Rees, Christobel Mattingley, Robin Klein, Carmel Bird, James Bradley, Duncan Ball, Pam Gilbert, Hazel Edwards, Janine Baker, Tim Winton, Nadia Wheatley, Eleanor Nilsson, Sophie Masson, Sally Morgan, Thomas Keneally, Max Harris, Marion Halligan and Phil Cummings.

Papers in Files 10-12 were added in October 2002.

Terry Denton, 1988-1995 (File 1) - Box 2 (MS 9190)
Lorraine Ellis, 1987-1990 (File 2) - Box 2 (MS 9190)
Morris Gleitzman, 1990-1995 (File 3) - Box 2 (MS 9190)
Andrea Goldsmith, 1992-1994 (File 4) - Box 2 (MS 9190)
Vivienne Goodman, 1989-1995 (File 5) - Box 2 (MS 9190)
Various correspondence, c.1985-c.1995 (File 6) - Box 2 (MS 9190)

Kilmeny Niland, 1989

Pamela Lofts, 1986-1992

Patricia Mullins, 1985-1995

Craig Smith, n.d.

Barbara Wels, 1989-1995 (File 7) - Box 2 (MS 9190)
Julie Vivas, 1984-1986 (File 8) - Box 2 (MS 9190)
Other correspondents, 1985-1994 (File 9) - Box 2 (MS 9190)
Paul Jennings, Elizabeth Jolley, Patricia Mullins, Richard Flanagan and Judy Horacek, 1986-2001 (File 10) - Box 20 (MS 9190)
Vivienne Goodman, 1996-1999 (File 11) - Box 20 (MS 9190)
Julie Vivas, 1998-2001 (File 12) - Box 20 (MS 9190)

Series 3. Correspondence with overseas writers and illustrators, 1984-2001

The correspondence is mostly with British and American writers, illustrators and educators, including Natalie Babbitt, Nick Bantock, Jim Gurney, Shelley Harwayne, Charlotte Huck, Pat Hutchins, Lois Lowry, Margaret Mahy, Daniel Pennac, Marc Rosenthal, Elivia Savadier, Barbara Trapido, Jim Trelease. The subjects include comments on Fox's books, their own writings, books they have read and personal news.

Papers in File 5 were added in October 2002.

A-B, 1987-1993 (File 1) - Box 3 (MS 9190)
B-D, 1990-1994 (File 2) - Box 3 (MS 9190)
D-P, 1984-1996 (File 3) - Box 3 (MS 9190)
R-Y, 1975-1996 (File 4) - Box 3 (MS 9190)
Correspondence, 1986-2001 (File 5) - Box 20 (MS 9190)

Series 4. Correspondence with school children, 1989-1995

The series comprises children's letters from primary schools in Australia and America and Fox's transcripts of some of the letters.

Primary school children in Australia, 1989-1992 (File 1) - Box 3 (MS 9190)
Primary school children in Brooklyn, NY, 1995 (File 2) - Box 3 (MS 9190)
Sample of the types of information and gifts usually included in Fox's replies to children (File 3) - Box 3 (MS 9190)

Series 5. Correspondence with literary agents and publishers, 1986-2000

The bulk of the series comprises business and personal correspondence with Caroline Lurie of Australian Literary Management and Jenny Darling (Fox's literary agent). Other correspondents include Goodman Associates (literary agent), Rigby Heinemann, Harcourt Publisher, Penguin Group, Curtis Brown (literary agent), Writers House and V.R. Dye and Co. (accountants).

Papers in Files 6 and 7 were added in October 2002.

Personal correspondence with Caroline Lurie, including copies of Fox's letters and a poem by Fox, 1993-1997 (File 1) - Box 3 (MS 9190)
Australian Literary Management, 1986-1988 (File 2) - Box 4 (MS 9190)
Australian Literary Management, 1989-1990 (File 3) - Box 4 (MS 9190)
Australian Literary Management, Goodman Associates and Rigby Heinemann, 1991 (File 4) - Box 4 (MS 9190)
Australian Literary Management, Goodman Associates, Harcourt Publisher, Penguin Group, Curtis Brown, Writers House and V.R. Dye, 1992-1993 (File 5) - Box 4 (MS 9190)
Jenny Darling, 1998-2000 (File 6-7) - Box 20 (MS 9190)

Series 6. Correspondence with Omnibus, 1984-1992

Omnibus, an Adelaide publisher, was the first publisher to accept Possum magic for publication and subsequently published four of Fox's other books. The series comprises correspondence with the directors (Sue Williams, Jane Coverton and Pam Evers), as well as copies of Fox's letters, cuttings and a photocopy of illustrations for Possum magic.

Correspondence, 1983-1986 (File 1) - Box 17 (MS 9190)
Correspondence, 1987-1989 (File 2) - Box 17 (MS 9190)
Correspondence, 1990-1992 (File 3) - Box 17 (MS 9190)
Cuttings and photocopy of illustrations for Possum Magic (File 4) - Box 17 (MS 9190)

Series 7. Copies of letters written by Mem Fox, 1989-2001

Fox kept copies of her own letters, including those written to Caroline Lurie, Frank Hodge, Jan Delacourt (sister), Chloë Fox (daughter), Malcolm Fox (husband), Nancy and Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge (parents), Louise Howton and Allyn Johnston. Among the subjects she describes were her writings, teaching, staff appointments at Flinders University and personal news.

Papers in File 4 were added in October 2002.

Letters, 1989-1991 (File 1) - Box 4 (MS 9190)
Letters, 1991-1992 (File 2) - Box 4 (MS 9190)
Letters, 1995-1996 (File 3) - Box 4 (MS 9190)

Includes copies of best seller list and a newspaper article by Chloë Fox.

Letters, 1997-2001 (File 4) - Box 20 (MS 9190)

Series 8. Wombat Book Club, 1985-1987

Fox contributed monthly letters to the Wombat, a book club journal for school children. The file contains copies of the journal, draft of some of Fox's letters and cuttings.

Various papers (File 1) - Box 4 (MS 9190)

Series 9. Writings, 1982-2001

Handwritten drafts, typescripts, correspondence with the publishers, drawings, cuttings, mock-ups, signed copies of the books and other papers relating to the books listed.

Papers in Files 31-72 were added in October 2002.

Subseries 9.1. Possum Magic (1983)
Scrapbook, 1983-1985 (File 1) - Folio-Box 1 (MS 9190)

For preservation puposes, individual items from the album have been rehoused into a ring binder in the same order and arrangement as the original album.

First draft, 1978 (File 2) - Box 5 (MS 9190)
Miscellaneous papers, 1982-1985 (File 3) - Box 5 (MS 9190)
Two signed copies of the book (one of them is the German translation) (File 4) - Box 5 (MS 9190)
Subseries 9.2. Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge (1984)
Handwritten draft entitled 'Precious as gold', 'Round five', 1983 (File 5) - Box 5 (MS 9190)
Typescripts, including 'Memories, memories', 1983 (File 6) - Box 5 (MS 9190)
Play script adapted by Mem Fox and Sheryn Dee, 1987 (File 7) - Box 5 (MS 9190)
Correspondence with Sue Williams (Omnibus), Jenny King, Julie Smith, Kane/Miller Book Publisher (Fox's US Publisher) and Martin Bachmann, concerning the creation of the Wilfrid puppet show, 1982-1995 (File 8) - Box 5 (MS 9190)
The Wilfrid Award, 1996-1997 (File 9) - Box 6 (MS 9190)

The Award, established by the Hammond Care Group, recognises schools that offer special curriculum activities focussing on building bridges between children and senior citizens in their community.

Miscellaneous papers, including cuttings and photocopies of reviews, 1981-1987 (File 10) - Box 6 (MS 9190)
Cassette and a roll of film produced by Weston Wood Studios (USA). A signed copy of the book (File 11) - Box 6 (MS 9190)
Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge' narrated by Mem Fox, 1986 (Item NLA.MS-SAV014319) - Cassette-Box 693
1 item, Commercial tape, Compact cassette tape

Produced by Weston Woods Studios USA

Feathers and Fools', 26/05/1988 (Item NLA.MS-SAV014320) - Shelf-Tall OH1-19-035
1 item, Unbranded, Consumer formats - VHS, S-VHS etc

From Film Victoria

Subseries 9.3. Zoo looking (1986)
Correspondence with Maureen Sullivan, Louise May, Diane Snowball and Mark Vineis of Mondo Publishing, New York., 1995-1996 (File 12) - Box 6 (MS 9190)

The corrected drafts are often included.

Illustrations (File 13) - Box 6 (MS 9190)
Two signed copies of the book, Press cuttings, American reviews, leaflets and other papers, sent by Louise May,, 1995-1996 (File 14) - Box 6 (MS 9190)
Subseries 9.4. The straight line of wonder (1987)
A mock-up and a signed copy of the book Correspondence with Maureen Sullivan and Louise May., 1995-1996 (File 15) - Box 7 (MS 9190)
Subseries 9.5. A bedtime story (1987)
A mock-up and two signed copies of the book and Correspondence with Maureen Sullivan and Elivia Savadier., 1995 (File 16) - Box 7 (MS 9190)
Subseries 9.6. Guess what? (1988)
A signed copy of the book, Miscellaneous papers and a mock up., 1984-1990 (File 17) - Box 7 (MS 9190)
Subseries 9.7. Koala Lou (1988)
Drafts. A signed copy of the book. (File 18) - Box 7 (MS 9190)
Subseries 9.8. With love at Christmas (1988)
A signed copy of the book; Correspondence with Abingdon Press and Lutheran Publishing, drafts and other papers., 1987-1995 (File 19) - Box 7 (MS 9190)
Subseries 9.9. Night noises (1989)
Drafts, correspondence with Harcourt Publisher and other papers, 1985-1989 (File 20) - Box 8 (MS 9190)
Subseries 9.10. Feathers and fools (1989)
Correspondence with Ashwood House (Publisher), drafts and other papers, 1985-1989 (File 21) - Box 8 (MS 9190)
Mock-up of the US edition; a signed copy of the book and a video (File 22) - Box 8 (MS 9190)
Subseries 9.11. Shoes from Grandpa (1989)
Three signed copies of the book (Indonesian, Chinese and Japanese editions); Correspondence and other papers, 1987-1990 (File 23) - Box 8 (MS 9190)
Subseries 9.12. Sophie (1989)
Two signed copies of the book; Correspondence with Harcourt Publisher and Ian Drakeford Publishing, drafts and other papers, 1985-1995 (File 24) - Box 9 (MS 9190)
Subseries 9.13. Mem's the word (1990)
A mock up and signed copy of the book. (File 25) - Box 9 (MS 9190)
Subseries 9.14. English essentials(non-fiction, 1993)
A signed copy of the book; Correspondence with Macmillan and other papers., 1991-1993 (File 26) - Box 9 (MS 9190)
Subseries 9.15. Radical reflections (non-fiction, 1993)
Three copies of the book (one Australian and two American editions); Correspondence with Harcourt Publisher., 1992-1993 (File 27) - Box 9 (MS 9190)
Subseries 9.16. Tough Boris (1996)
Typescript, a mock up and a signed copy of the book. (File 28) - Box 10 (MS 9190)
Subseries 9.17. Boo to a goose (1996)
A signed copy of the book; Correspondence with Hodder Headline Australia, reviews, illustrations and other papers, 1995-1996 (File 29) - Box 10 (MS 9190)
Subseries 9.18. Other writing
Drafts of 'The paths of story lead but to the graves' published in Primary education, May/June, 1984 (File 30) - Box 10 (MS 9190)
Subseries 9.19. Just like that (1986)
Signed copy of the book (Hodder and Stoughton Australia) (File 31) - Box 21 (MS 9190)
Subseries 9.20. Time for bed (1993)

The book was on Oprah's list of the '20 all time best books for children' and Fox's biggest seller in America.

Correspondence with Jenny Darling (literary agent), Jane Dyer (illustrator) and Harcourt Publisher, and production first proof, 1991-1995 (File 32) - Box 21 (MS 9190)
Signed copy of the US hardcover edition of the book (File 33) - Folio-Box 2 (MS 9190)
Signed copy of the US paperback edition of the book (File 34) - Folio-Box 2 (MS 9190)
Subseries 9.21. Wombat divine (1995)
Drafts, notes, cuttings and correspondence, 1992-1997 (File 35_36) - Box 21 (MS 9190)
Signed copies of the book (File 37_38) - Box 21 (MS 9190)
Subseries 9.22. Whoever you are(1997)
Drafts (File 39) - Box 22 (MS 9190)
Signed copy of the paperback edition (File 40) - Folio-Box 2 (MS 9190)
Subseries 9.23. Sleepy bears (1999)
Notes and drafts, 1996-1999 (File 41) - Box 22 (MS 9190)
Copy of the book (File 42) - Folio-Box 2 (MS 9190)
Subseries 9.24. Harriet you'll drive me wild (2000)

The book was originally published as Just like that in 1986.

Drafts, 1998 (File 43) - Box 22 (MS 9190)
Signed copy of the book (File 44) - Box 22 (MS 9190)
Subseries 9.25. Handbook for writers of children's books (2001)

While in Uganda and Tanzania in January/February 2000, to run writing workshops under the auspices of UNESCO, Fox was invited to write a booklet that can be used worldwide by the organization.

Drafts and correspondence, 2000 (File 45) - Box 22 (MS 9190)
Signed copy of the book (File 46) - Box 22 (MS 9190)
Subseries 9.26. Reading magic (2001)

Pan Macmillan in Australia and Harcourt Publisher in America published the book.

Papers relating to the book, 1993-2000 (File 47) - Box 22 (MS 9190)
Drafts, n.d. (File 48) - Box 23 (MS 9190)
Redrafted chapter of the Read aloud miracle, 1Aug. 1999 (File 49) - Box 23 (MS 9190)
One notebook containing Allyn Johnston's (Fox's editor) suggestions, Mar. 2000 (File 50) - Box 23 (MS 9190)
Draft 7, Feb. 2000 (File 51) - Box 23 (MS 9190)
Draft 8, 2000 (File 52) - Box 23 (MS 9190)
Chapters 1-12, 11 Sept. 2000 (File 53) - Box 24 (MS 9190)
The first final draft, Adelaide, 11 Sept. 2000 (File 54) - Box 24 (MS 9190)
Draft, 20 Sept. 2000 (File 55) - Box 24 (MS 9190)
Discarded drafts, post 20 Sept. 2000 (File 56) - Box 24 (MS 9190)
Draft, c. Nov. 200 (File 57) - Box 24 (MS 9190)
Draft 14, 11 Nov. 2000 (File 58) - Box 24 (MS 9190)
Draft 15, 23 Nov. 2000 (File 59) - Box 25 (MS 9190)
Draft 16, 27 Nov. 2000 (File 60) - Box 25 (MS 9190)
Draft 18, 4 Dec. 2000 (File 61) - Box 25 (MS 9190)
Final draft (US edition), 29 Jan. 2001 (File 62) - Box 25 (MS 9190)
Third and final lot of drafts, March 2001 (File 63-65) - Box 25-26 (MS 9190)
Third and final lot of drafts (Australian edition), 2001 (File 66-69) - Box 26-27 (MS 9190)
Signed paperback (Australian edition) copy of the book (File 70) - Box 28 (MS 9190)
Signed paperback (US edition) copy of the book (File 71) - Box 28 (MS 9190)
Signed hardcover (US edition) copy of the book (File 72) - Box 28 (MS 9190)

Series 10. Unpublished writings, c.1987-2002

Papers in Files 2-7 were added in October 2002.

Miscellaneous drafts, c.1987-1992 (File 1) - Box 10 (MS 9190)
Draft of sequel to Possum magic, 1984 (File 2) - Box 28 (MS 9190)
Drafts of 'Ben again', 1990-1997 (File 3) - Box 28 (MS 9190)
Drafts of 'Miss Zest', 1991-2002 (File 4) - Box 28 (MS 9190)
Typescript of 'Miss Rosie moves on', 1993 (File 5) - Box 29 (MS 9190)
Drafts of 'Wide awake', 2000 (File 6) - Box 29 (MS 9190)
Typescript of 'Finding Clem', n.d. (File 7) - Box 29 (MS 9190)

Series 11. Juvenile writings, c.1962-1980

Drafts of poems and a short story, c.1962-1980 (File 1-2) - Box 10 (MS 9190)

Series 12. Miscellaneous drafts and notes, 1984-1995

Fox was one of the founding members and President of the South Australia Story Telling Guild. The papers include notes and drafts for story telling and talks of speeches and talks given at various conferences and lectures.

Drafts, 1982-1985 (File 1) - Box 10 (MS 9190)
Drafts, 1985-1992 (File 2) - Box 11 (MS 9190)
Drafts, 1984-1992 (File 3) - Box 11 (MS 9190)
Drafts, 1993-1995 (File 4) - Box 11 (MS 9190)
Draft of 'Halt! Who goes there?' delivered at the National Conference of the Australian Reading Association, Adelaide, 1991 (File 5) - Box 11 (MS 9190)
Draft of 'What we do with language and what language does to us' delivered at the Australian Reading Association Conference, 1993 (File 6) - Box 11 (MS 9190)

Series 13. Scrapbooks, 1965-1985

'The beginning of the history of Merrion Partridge after she left Rhodesia on Feb. 24 1965' (File 1) - Box 11 (MS 9190)
Scrapbook containing photographs, selected fan letters and cuttings relating to the launch and publicity of Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge, 1984-1985 (File 2) - Box 11 (MS 9190)

Series 14. Personal papers, 1975-1996

The series includes financial records, employment records (South Australia College of Advanced Education and Flinders University), letter of application and supporting documents used when Fox applied for the position of Associate Professor/Reader at Flinders University in 1995, essays and other papers.

One sealed envelope containing record of earnings, 1992-1995 (File 1) - Box 18 (MS 9190)
Employment records: South Australian College of Advanced Education and Flinders University, 1975-1994 (File 2) - Box 12 (MS 9190)
Assignments, including Fox's first English essay, 1967-1986 (File 3-7) - Box 12 (MS 9190)
Letter of application and supporting papers used when Fox applied for the position of Associate Professor/Reader, Flinders University, 1995 (File 8) - Folio-Box 1 (MS 9190)
Miscellaneous, 1987-1990 (File 9) - Folio-Box 1 (MS 9190)

Includes Kids Own Australia Literature Award (K.O.A.L.A.), which was awarded to Possum magic in 1987, Poster 'Koala Lou I do love you!' and Honorary Citizen of the State of Alabama certificate presented in 1990

Series 15. Photographs, 1963-1997

The series comprises personal and family photographs, including photographs of Fox's wedding.

Photographs (File 1) - Box 13 (MS 9190)

Series 16. Academic career, 1963-1997

The series includes papers relating to Fox's teaching career at the South Australian College of Advanced Education and the School of Education, Flinders University.

Papers in Files 13 and 14 were added in October 2002.

Notes used in teaching at the South Australian College of Advanced Education (File 1) - Box 13 (MS 9190)

'Memories are made of this', 1990

'Putting on the brakes: avoiding the wrecks in whole language', 1996

'The weighty compendium', 1996

'The Noarlunga Basin Schools: Literacy and Poverty Project', 1995-1996

'Making language come alive!' n.d.

'The metamorphosis of a teenage non-writer: a study in overcoming writing reluctance', 1981

Handbooks, 1980s (File 2) - Box 13 (MS 9190)
Lecture notes and transparencies, c.1990-1996 (File 3) - Box 13 (MS 9190)
Mime notes, c.1970s (File 4) - Box 13 (MS 9190)
Notes and transparencies for Language and Literacy I course, Flinders University, 1996 (File 5) - Box 13 (MS 9190)
'The fat book', used for teaching the last semester of Fox's teaching career at the School of Education, Flinders University, 1996 (File 6) - Box 14 (MS 9190)
Miscellaneous notes, 1991-1994 (File 7) - Box 14 (MS 9190)
Course handouts, 1970s (File 8) - Box 14 (MS 9190)
Completed students' evaluation forms of Fox's teaching of the Language Arts I, Flinders University, 1993 (File 9) - Box 14 (MS 9190)
Assessment by students, Semester II, 1996 (File 10) - Box 14 (MS 9190)
Notebooks containing assessments and marks of students (File 11) - Box 18 (MS 9190)
Class lists and notes (File 12) - Box 18 (MS 9190)
'Random unsorted notes from my teaching career', 1973-1996 (File 13-14) - Box 29 (MS 9190)

Series 17. Cuttings, book reviews and other papers, 1984-1997

The series contains cuttings, bestseller lists, book reviews and photocopies of articles concerning Fox and her books.

Papers in File 3 were added in October 2002.

Cuttings, book reviews, etc., 1985-1996 (File 1) - Box 14 (MS 9190)
Bestseller lists (Australian and American), 1984-1994 (File 2) - Box 14 (MS 9190)
Book reviews, 1997 (File 3) - Box 29 (MS 9190)

Series 18. Printed material, 1984-1995

Copies of Fox's books and miscellaneous journals.

How to teach drama to infants (Without really crying), 1984 (Item 1) - Box 15-16 (MS 9190)
Just like that, 1986 (Item 2) - Box 15-16 (MS 9190)
Hattie and the fox (English, Indonesian, Chinese and Japanese editions), 1986 (Item 3) - Box 15-16 (MS 9190)
Teaching drama to young children, 1987 (Item 4) - Box 15-16 (MS 9190)
Goodnight sleep tight, 1988 (Item 5) - Box 15-16 (MS 9190)
Memories: an autobiography, c.1991 (Item 6) - Box 15-16 (MS 9190)
Dear Mem Fox, I have read all your books even the pathetic ones, 1992 (Item 7) - Box 15-16 (MS 9190)
Time for bed, 1993 (Item 8) - Box 15-16 (MS 9190)
Wombat divine, 1995 (Item 9) - Box 15-16 (MS 9190)
Miscellaneous journals (Item 10) - Box 15-16 (MS 9190)

Series 19. Videos, 1986-1996

'Wombat divine' (Item 1) - Box 16 (MS 9190)
Wombat Divine' by Mem Fox. (Item NLA.MS-SAV014326) - Shelf-Tall OH1-19-035
1 item, Sony V Pro-X, Consumer formats - VHS, S-VHS etc

3 hour loop

'Authors on display' (Item 2) - Box 16 (MS 9190)
Authors on Display' 1987: 1. Barbara Hanrahan, 2. Mem Fox, 3. Colin Thiele, 4. Christabel Mattingley 5. Max Fatchen, 1987 (Item NLA.MS-SAV014322) - Shelf-Tall OH1-19-035
1 item, Unbranded E180, Consumer formats - VHS, S-VHS etc
'Reading story' (Item 3) - Box 16 (MS 9190)
Mem Fox reading story on 'A Current Affair' Channel 9 South Australia November 1993, Nov-93 (Item NLA.MS-SAV014324) - Shelf-Tall OH1-19-035
1 item, Unbranded E15, Consumer formats - VHS, S-VHS etc

1. Story that went to air. 2. Story as originally produced

'Trumpet Mem Fox 5/4/1992' (Item 4) - Box 16 (MS 9190)
Trumpet Mem Fox 24/06/1992', 24/06/1992 (Item NLA.MS-SAV014323) - Shelf-Tall OH1-19-035
1 item, 3M T30, Consumer formats - VHS, S-VHS etc

From Tapestry Productions USA

Fox's graduation ceremony, University of Wollongong, 1996 (Item 5) - Box 16 (MS 9190)
University of Wollongong Graduation Ceremony 9 May 1996, 9/05/1996 (Item NLA.MS-SAV014325) - Shelf-Tall OH1-19-035
1 item, Unbranded E120, Consumer formats - VHS, S-VHS etc

Produced by Kevin Horgan

Interview with Fox, Brisbane, 1986 (Item 6) - Box 16 (MS 9190)
Interview with Mem Fox, Brisbane , June 1986, Jun-86 (Item NLA.MS-SAV014321) - Shelf-Tall OH1-19-035
1 item, Unbranded E90, Consumer formats - VHS, S-VHS etc

From Queensland Department of Education

Series 20. Papers of Chloë Fox, 1994-1996

This series comprises cuttings and photocopies of articles from the Advertiser written by Chloë Fox.

Cuttings and copies of writings by Chloë Fox (File 1) - Box 16 (MS 9190)

Series 21. Papers of Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge, 1972-1992

Fox's father, Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge, worked as a missionary in Southern Rhodesia/Zimbabwe between 1946 and 1992. The papers include photocopies and cuttings of articles written by and about Partridge, a copy of United College of Education: Bulawayo 1967-1981 (1985) and a card from Mem Fox from London (1979).

Various papers (File 1) - Box 16 (MS 9190)

Series 22. Other papers, 1978-2001

The papers in this series were added in October 2002.

Appointment diaries, 1995-1997 (File 1) - Box 30 (MS 9190)
Miscellaneous drafts and other papers, 1996-2000 (File 2) - Box 30 (MS 9190)
Awards, 1978 and 1997 (File 3) - Box 30 (MS 9190)
Papers relating to events attended by Fox in Australia, USA and Africa, 2000-2001 (File 4) - Box 30 (MS 9190)

These include conferences, talks, book signings and meet the author events.

Class MS Acc07.011. Consignment received 2007, 1995-2006

This consignment comprises drafts and correspondence relating to various projects, including: The green sheep (2004), 2002-2006, Hunswick's egg (2005), 1996-2006, A particular cow (2006), 1995-2006, The magic hat, 1995-2002, The hungary giant/Horatio the hungry, 2003-2005, and, the new edition of Possum magic (2004). There is also an expanding file of letters to and from Fox, 2001-2006, a letter from Tim Winton (1995), press clippings, an artwork by Nicholas Wilton, an expired passport, handwritten financial records, 1995-1998, papers relating to Fox's Flinders University Convocation medal, publications, including audio books, and promotional material such as photographs, articles, stickers and a toy. (4 boxes + 1 folio-box + 4 digital carriers + 2 audiovisual carriers)

Series 1. Letters to and from Mem Fox

Expanding file of letters to and from Mem Fox, 2001-2006

Africa, 2001-2006 (File 1a (MS Acc07.011)) - Box 1 (MS Acc07.011)
Allyn Johnston, 2001-2006 (File 1b (MS Acc07.011)) - Box 1 (MS Acc07.011)
Children, 2001-2006 (File 1c (MS Acc07.011)) - Box 1 (MS Acc07.011)
Jenny Darling, 2001-2006 (File 1d (MS Acc07.011)) - Box 1 (MS Acc07.011)
Ex students, 2001-2006 (File 1e (MS Acc07.011)) - Box 1 (MS Acc07.011)
Friends, 2001-2006 (File 1f (MS Acc07.011)) - Box 1 (MS Acc07.011)
General public, 2001-2006 (File 1f (MS Acc07.011)) - Box 1 (MS Acc07.011)
Family history, 2001-2006 (File 1h (MS Acc07.011)) - Box 1 (MS Acc07.011)
Illustrators, 2001-2006 (File 1i (MS Acc07.011)) - Box 1 (MS Acc07.011)
Letters from Mem, 2001-2006 (File 1j (MS Acc07.011)) - Box 1 (MS Acc07.011)
Big names, 2001-2006 (File 1k (MS Acc07.011)) - Box 1 (MS Acc07.011)
Publishers, 2001-2006 (File 1l (MS Acc07.011)) - Box 1 (MS Acc07.011)
Teachers, 2001-2006 (File 1m (MS Acc07.011)) - Box 1 (MS Acc07.011)
60th birthday cards, 2001-2006 (File 1n (MS Acc07.011)) - Box 2 (MS Acc07.011)
Letter from Tim Winton to Mem Fox, 1995 (File 22) - Box 4 (MS Acc07.011)

Personal letter of thanks.

Series 2. Papers relating to The Green sheep (2004), 2002-2006

Drafts, correspondence and other papers relating to The Green sheep (2004).

Drafts, 2002 (File 2 (MS Acc07.011)) - Box 2 (MS Acc07.011)
Correspondence and proofs, 2002-2003 (File 3) - Box 2 (MS Acc07.011)
Correspondence and proofs, 2002-2004 (File 4 (MS Acc07.011)) - Box 2 (MS Acc07.011)
Correspondence and proofs; award, 2005-2006 (File 5) - Box 2 (MS Acc07.011)

Includes promotional material: Green sheep badges x4; book mark; flyers for Windmill Performing Arts schools' season, Childrens's Book of the year award certificate; colour photograph of children.

Medal - Children's book council of Australia book of the year: Early childhood, 2005 (Item 5.1) - Box 2 (MS Acc07.011)
Hardback copies, 2004 (File 6 (MS Acc07.011)) - Box 2 (MS Acc07.011)
The Green sheep highlights (Item NLA.MS-DM011096) - Digital-Carriers-Box 176
1 Item, No Brand, Data DVD (any content of recordable DVD-R)

More information in casing

Where is the Green Sheep? Mem Fox and Judy Horacek, 2004 (Item NLA.MS-DM011097) - Digital-Carriers-Box 176
1 Item, No Brand, Data CD (any content on recordable CD-R)

Includes Story Song. Story Reading. Echo chant. Echo Song and Melody

Series 3. Papers relating to A Particular cow (2006), 1995-2006

Drafts, correspondence and other papers relating to A Particular cow (2006), 1995-2006

Hardback copies of A Particular Cow with annotation in front "Mem Fox xxx 2006", 2006 (File 7) - Box 3 (MS Acc07.011)

One copy includes dust jacket.

Drafts, correspondence and mock ups, 1993-1999 (File 8) - Box 3 (MS Acc07.011)
Drafts, correspondence and mock ups, 1997-2002 (File 9) - Box 3 (MS Acc07.011)

Series 4. Papers relating to Hunwick's egg (2005), 1996-2006

Drafts, correspondence and other papers relating to Hunwick's egg (2005)

Hardback copies of Hunwick's egg and speech by Mem Fox, 2005-2007 (File 10) - Box 3 (MS Acc07.011)

Hardback copies with annotation "Mem Fox xxx 2005" - one with dust jacket.

Drafts, correspondence and other papers relating to Hunwick's egg (2005), 1996-1998 (File 11) - Box 3 (MS Acc07.011)
Draft, correspondence and early proofs relating to Hunwick's egg (2005), c. 1996-2002 (File 12) - Box 3 (MS Acc07.011)

Some material under working title 'Bandicoot'.

T-shirt with Hunwick's egg print, c. 2006 (Item 13)

White background with colour text and images of Hunwick's egg.

Series 5. Papers relating to The Magic hat (2002), 1995-2002

Drafts, correspondence and other papers relating to The Magic Hat (2002).

Drafts, correspondence, papers relating to The Magic hat, 1994-2006 (File 14) - Box 4 (MS Acc07.011)

Published copy included.

Series 6. Papers relating to The Hungry Giant / Horatio the Hungry (not published), 2003-2005

Drafts, correspondence and other papers relating to 'The Hungry Giant'/ 'Horatio the Hungry' (not published).

The Hungry Giant / Horatio the Hungry (not published), 2003-2006 (File 15) - Box 4 (MS Acc07.011)

Handwritten and typed drafts; includes print copy of emails to Stephanie Alexander.

Series 7. Artwork and copy of Feathers and fools (2000), c. 1989-2000

Framed artwork by Nicholas Wilton, c. 1996 (Item 16)

Small 18 x 30 cm framed painting of bird and message to Mem Fox from Nicholas Wilton.

Copy of soft cover Feathers and fools, c. 2000 (File 17) - Box 4 (MS Acc07.011)

Includes annotation "Love and peace - Mem Fox xxx 2000".

Series 8. Press clippings and reports, 2005-2007

Press clippings, 2005-2007 (File) - Box 4 (MS Acc07.011)

Includes photocopied articles on Where is the green sheep and Possum magic; printouts from Mem Fox's website and sticker Justice for David Hicks.

Copy of Evaluation report of the Mem Fox regional tour by Cynthia Robins (Greater Southern Area Health Service NSW Health), 2005 (File 19) - Box 4 (MS Acc07.011)

Includes colour photograph and accompanying letter from author.

Copy of program for You can read aloud summit Australian Government. Department of Education, Science and Training, 2005 (File 20) - Box 4 (MS Acc07.011)

Series 9. Papers relating to Possum Magic (2004), 1983-2005

Papers relating to the new edition, 1983-2005 (File 27) - Folio-Box 5 (MS Acc07.011)

Includes school resources, correspondence, manscript drafts under working title Hush the invisible mouse; draft of script for Possum magic: the musical; performance programmes for The Adelaide Symphony Orchestra plays Possum Magic.

Series 10. Publications, including audio books

May Gibbs diary (little used), 2001 (File 24) - Box 4 (MS Acc07.011)
Reading Magic: how your child can learn to read before school - and other read aloud miracles by Mem Fox, illustrations by Judy Horacek (Pan) new edition, 2005 (File 25) - Box 4 (MS Acc07.011)

Includes annotation "August 2005, New edition with 2 new chapters".

Reading Magic: how your child can learn to read before school - and other read aloud miracles by Mem Fox, illustrations by Judy Horacek (Pan) new edition, 2005, 2004 (File 26) - Box 4 (MS Acc07.011)

Includes annotation about affordable edition; Cover information 'hot new price $7.95'.

Wombat divine written by Mem Fox illustrated by Kerry Argent, 10 year anniversary edition, (Omnibus Publishers), 2005 (File 28) - Box 4 (MS Acc07.011)

Soft cover anniversary edition.

My grandchild with illustrations by Julie Vivas (Omnibus), 1990 (File 29) - Box 4 (MS Acc07.011)

Baby book.

Jean-Ferdinand Poussin-Cadet texte de Mem Fox and illustrations de3 Julie Vivas; French translation of Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge from 'Various little items of interest' box, 2004 (File 30) - Box 4 (MS Acc07.011)

Les petits tresors venus d'aitteurs; Small format approximately 4x4 inch.

Koala Lou written by Mem Fox, Illustrated by Pamela Lofts (Puffin Books) from 'Various little items of interest' box, 2005 (File 31) - Box 4 (MS Acc07.011)

Small format paperback approximately 4x4 inches, with envelope.

Mem Fox Magic: Possum Magic and other stories written and read by Mem Fox, 2002 (Item NLA.MS-DM005041) - Digital-Carriers-Box 101
1 item, ABC Audio, Published audio CD (music/sound on CD)

Details in CD case

Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge by Windmill Performing Arts (South Australia) (Item NLA.MS-DM005042) - Digital-Carriers-Box 101
1 item, Ritek 4.7GB, Data DVD (any content of recordable DVD-R)

Running time: 8 minutes. Details in DVD case

Mem Fox reads Possum Magic and other stories (Item NLA.MS-SAV014327) - Cassette-Box 693
1 item, ABC For Kids, Compact cassette tape

ABC Spoken Word Cassette. Commercial release. Track list in cassette case

Mem Fox reads Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge and other stories (Item NLA.MS-SAV014328) - Cassette-Box 693
1 item, ABC for Kids, Compact cassette tape

ABC Spoken Word Cassette. Commercial release. Track list in cassette case

Memories shared by admired and well known people edited by Claudine Butterworth (Memory Australia Press), 2004 (File 39) - Folio-Box 5 (MS Acc07.011)

Book contains contribution by Fox

The book of success by Ben Collins, (GSP books), 2004 (File 21) - Box 4 (MS Acc07.011)

Containing contribution from Fox on dust jacket.

Possum magic written by Mem Fox, illustrations by Julie Vivas (Omnibus), 2004 (File 41) - Folio-Box 5 (MS Acc07.011)

Softcover.

The Little book of Possum magic written by Mem Fox, Illustrations by Julie Vivas (Omnibus), 2006 (File 42) - Folio-Box 5 (MS Acc07.011)

Includes annotation on back cover 'Love, Mem Fox xxx 2006'.

Series 11. Promotional material

Wombat divine book and stuffed toy, n.d. (Item 32) - Folio-Box 5 (MS Acc07.011)
The Magic hat and Reading magic postcards; bookmark for ReadToMe International; Possum magic note paper., c. 2006 (File 33) - Folio-Box 5 (MS Acc07.011)
Promotional photographs from 'Various little items of interest box', 2004 (File 34) - Folio-Box 5 (MS Acc07.011)

Portrait photographs of Mem Fox: Colour (x2) and black and white (x2)

Postcards of Myer Christmas 2006 windows, Melbourne and Brisbane, which featured Wombat Divine theme, 2006 (File 35) - Folio-Box 5 (MS Acc07.011)
Possum magic realia, c. 1983-2006 (File 43) - Folio-Box 5 (MS Acc07.011)

21st birthday bookplates, stickers - 1 for 10 years and door hanger.

Series 11. Personal papers

Fox's weight loss plan, June-July 2006 (File 23) - Box 4 (MS Acc07.011)
Papers relating to Fox's Flinders University Convocation medal, including certificate and speech, 2001 (File 36) - Folio-Box 5 (MS Acc07.011)

In presentation jacket with ribbon.

Expired passport from 'Various little items of interest' box, 1998 (File 37) - Folio-Box 5 (MS Acc07.011)
Handwritten financial records from from 'Various little items of interest' box, 1995-1998 (File 38) - Folio-Box 5 (MS Acc07.011)
Coins (x3) from Rhodesia from 'Various little items of interest' box, 1964 (File 40) - Folio-Box 5 (MS Acc07.011)

Five, ten and twenty five cent coins.

Badges (x3) from 'Various little items of interest' box, c.1980s-2000s (File 43) - Folio-Box 5 (MS Acc07.011)

Large Possum Magic - 10th anniversary tour, medium Wombat divine Omnibussmall Where is the green sheep?.

Postcard, postage stamp and Ansett cards from 'Various little items of interest' box, 1999-2004 (File 44) - Folio-Box 5 (MS Acc07.011)

Stamp with Fox and new years, postcard (portrait of Fox) signed by artist Henry Van de Wildenberg and Fox, Ansett club lifetime membership cards.

Class MS Acc14.117. Consignment received 2014, 1850s-2013

This consignment comprises personal journals, correspondence to and from Mem Fox's parents and letters of appreciation from children, notes and speeches on teaching writing, drama and poetry, unpublished poetry and prose, manuscripts including for unpublished books, publicity material, family history, Mem Fox publications in foreign languages and personal and career photographs. Most items in the collection have accompanying handwritten notes from Mem Fox with contextual information.(17 boxes + 13 digital carriers)

Series. Journals (Personal)

Journals 1-15, 1981-1985 (File) - Box 1 (MS Acc14.117)
Journals 16-28, 1985-1991 (File) - Box 2 (MS Acc14.117)
Journals 30-43, 1991-2000 (File) - Box 3 (MS Acc14.117)
Journals 44-54, 2000-2002 (File) - Box 4 (MS Acc14.117)
Journals 55-60 plus individual journals titled - "Summer 1966 Scotland and (mosty Israel"; "Greece"; "Egypt" ; "Tunisia" ; "Sept- Dec 1968", 1966-1968 (File) - Box 5 (MS Acc14.117)

Series. Correspondence

Correspondence from children, Mem Fox's parents from 1947, about her, written from Africa and other interesting correspondence, 1947-2014 (File) - Box 6 (MS Acc14.117)
Humerous correspondence from children (File) - Box 6 (MS Acc14.117)
Faxes and letters of support in relation to Malcolm Fox's court case, 2011 (File) - Box 6 (MS Acc14.117)
Correspondence (weekly) to parents, 1960s-1990s (File) - Box 12 (MS Acc14.117)

Series. Speeches

Variety of speeches for important occasions, 1980s-2010 (File) - Box 7 (MS Acc14.117)
Notes and speeches on teaching writing, drama and poetry, 1968-2000s (File) - Box 8 (MS Acc14.117)

Series. Poetry/Prose

Unpublished poetry and prose, 1962-2000s (File) - Box 8 (MS Acc14.117)

Series. Manuscripts

Picture book manuscripts, correspondence on editing and publishing process - A Giraffe in the Bath: Thi and That; Counting Goats; Tell me about Your Day Today; With Love at Christmas; Possum Magic- later versions including drafts for 4 Little Posum books: Possum Numbers, Possum Animlas, Possom Opposites: Ten Little Fingers, 1980s-2013 (File) - Box 9 (MS Acc14.117)
Unpublished Manuscript drafts - Baby Bedtime; Nellie belle; The Night Goblin: Yoo Hoo Ladybird; Two Little Monkeys; Fairy Fairy; Loo Lipinski:, 1980s-2011 (File) - Box 10 (MS Acc14.117)
Unpublished Manuscript drafts - Jack; The Star Babies; Bruno; Potatoes Galore; Where on Earh did the Blue Sheep Go? (File) - Box 11 (MS Acc14.117)
Koala Lou: drafts, correspondence, memorabilia. Part 1 of 2, 1983-2001 (File) - Box 11 (MS Acc14.117)
Koala Lou: drafts, correspondence, memorabilia. Part 2 of 2, 1983-2002 (File) - Box 11 (MS Acc14.117)
Unpublished 'Fast" writing written for the Writing Group and classes at CAE, Flinders and another institution (File) - Box 16 (MS Acc14.117)

Series. Family History

Ancestral memorabilia and other archival material, 1850s-1990s (File) - Box 13 (MS Acc14.117)
Ancestral memorabilia and other archival material, 1850s-1990s (File) - Box 14 (MS Acc14.117)

Series. Publicity

Book tour publicity material (File) - Box 14 (MS Acc14.117)
'Reading Magic with Mem Fox', 2005 (Item NLA.MS-DM004447) - Digital-Carriers-Box 91
1 item, Whimsy Productions, Published Data/Multimedia resources on CD/DVD

Whimsy productions DVD. Notes in DVD case

Mem Fox Magic - 'Possum Magic and Other Stories' read by Mem Fox, 2006 (Item NLA.MS-DM004448) - Digital-Carriers-Box 91
1 item, ABC Audio, Published Data/Multimedia resources on CD/DVD

12 stories. Notes in CD case

'Possum Magic: the musical', 2007 (Item NLA.MS-DM004449) - Digital-Carriers-Box 91
1 item, Limited Edition Studio, Published Data/Multimedia resources on CD/DVD

A Limited Edition Studio Recording. Notes in CD case

'Reading Magic: why reading aloud to our children will change their lives forever' by Mem Fox. Disc 1, 2009 (Item NLA.MS-DM004450) - Digital-Carriers-Box 91
1 item, Oasis Audio, Published Data/Multimedia resources on CD/DVD

Notes in CD case

'Reading Magic: why reading aloud to our children will change their lives forever' by Mem Fox. Disc 2, 2009 (Item NLA.MS-DM004451) - Digital-Carriers-Box 91
1 item, Oasis Audio, Published Data/Multimedia resources on CD/DVD

Notes in CD case

'Reading Magic: why reading aloud to our children will change their lives forever' by Mem Fox. Disc 3, 2009 (Item NLA.MS-DM004452) - Digital-Carriers-Box 91
1 item, Oasis Audio, Published Data/Multimedia resources on CD/DVD

Notes in CD case

'The Green Sheep' Cate Fowler interview recording with Channel News Asia, Singapore on 20/11/2009, 20/11/2009 (Item NLA.MS-DM004453) - Digital-Carriers-Box 91
1 item, Imation CD-RW 700MB, Data CD (any content on recordable CD-R)
'The Green Sheep' November/December 2009 Singapore. Publicity collaterals, Dec-09 (Item NLA.MS-DM004454) - Digital-Carriers-Box 91
1 item, Imation CD-RW 700MB, Data CD (any content on recordable CD-R)
South Australia Credit Union Christmas Pageant 2010 Official DVD. 13/11/2010, 2010 (Item NLA.MS-DM004455) - Digital-Carriers-Box 91
1 item, Verbatim DVD-R 16x, Published Data/Multimedia resources on CD/DVD

Notes in DVD case

'Counting on You - Connecting with Communities' DVD. Brisbane Broncos players read Mem Fox storybooks, 2012 (Item NLA.MS-DM004456) - Digital-Carriers-Box 91
1 item, Unbranded, Published Data/Multimedia resources on CD/DVD

Books read: 'Possum Magic', 'The Magic Hat', 'Koala Lou', 'Where is the Green Sheep'. Notes in DVD case

'Classic Magic: Possum Magic and Other Stories' read by Mem Fox, 2013 (Item NLA.MS-DM004457) - Digital-Carriers-Box 91
1 item, ABC Audio, Published Data/Multimedia resources on CD/DVD

9 books. Notes in CD case

'Baby Magic: Where is the Green Sheep' and Other Stories for the Very Young' read by Mem Fox, 2013 (Item NLA.MS-DM004458) - Digital-Carriers-Box 91
1 item, ABC Audio, Published Data/Multimedia resources on CD/DVD

10 books. Notes in CD case

'Ten Little Fingers and ten little toes' song by Mem Fox (Item NLA.MS-DM004459) - Digital-Carriers-Box 91
1 item, Unbranded, Data CD (any content on recordable CD-R)

From book of the same name, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury

Series. Journal articles

Academic/Journal articles & Possum Magic concert score., 1970s-2000s (File) - Box 15 (MS Acc14.117)

Series. Publications

5 x Hardback copies of "Whoever you Are" in English, Zulu, Afrikaans, Xhosa, Sesotha languages. (File) - Box 16 (MS Acc14.117)

5 Hard copies, 3 paperbacks

Baby Bedtime -dummy copy from Penguin; 3 x Paperback copies of "Whoever you Are" in Indonesian, Tetum and Spanish. (File) - Box 17 (MS Acc14.117)

Series. Photographs

Photographs of significance - publicity photos; Storytelling with Mem Fox(ABC TV Series); Leslie Rees; at Book launches; Possum Magic orchestral concert; Illustrators with Mem Fox; Mem Fox with agents Allyn Johnston and Jenny Darling; Mem Fox at work, workshops, in schools; Family photos, 1946-2012 (File) - Box 17 (MS Acc14.117)

Class MS Acc22.182. Consignment received 2022, 1924-2022

This consignment comprises papers mainly from Fox's career with the 'Events' files containing copies of correspondence, invitations and itineraries, agreements, conferences and festival brochures, programs and ephemera relating to publications and programs for children, Mem's tours and events in Australia and internationally (2001-2010).

The manuscripts series includes working papers, proofs, mock ups, correspondence with publishers and illustrators.

Series titled 'speeches and talks', 'non-fiction written by Mem' and 'publications about Mem' highlight the work to improve reading and literacy in education.

A small selection of personal papers and books from Fox's childhood to more recent years, contain publications and notes about writers who influenced Fox such as Frank Smith and Don Holdaway. There are works published by Mem's parents relating to time in Rhodesia and other papers from the United Kingdom. Data CD's, postcards, newspaper clippings and letters form part of the personal papers and family history.

Impact of some world events are reflected in Fox's unpublished COVID diary and correspondence detailing the cancellation of one of Fox's tours in the United States of America.

There are several 'first copies' of new edition publications, anniversary editions of Possum magic publications, and the 10th Anniversary of Where is the Green Sheep?

Other realia and promotional include coin sets, gift packs with toys; collectable and presentation stamps; posters, wrapping paper and other merchandise. There are audiovisual and digital carriers which are part of educational kits and early family history recordings. (13 boxes + 3 phase boxes + 1 folio box + 1 map folio + 4 audiovisual carriers + 23 digital carriers)

Series 1. Unpublished writing

COVID 19 diary, 1 April-29 April 2020 (File 1) - Box 1 (MS Acc22.182)

Handwritten entries with two coloured photographs and two cards attached.

Tentative archive titles, 2022 (File 44) - Box 10 (MS Acc22.182)

Typed titles on small pieces of paper and handwritten notes.

Series 2. Publications - including audio books

Reading magic with Mem Fox Copy 1, 2005 (File NLA.DMA001756) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 36
1 item, Data DVD (any content on recordable DVD-R)
Let's count goats by Mem Fox and Jan Thomas, 2012 (File 67) - Box 12 (MS Acc22.182)

Print.

Children's books written by Mem, 2010-2019 (File 12) - Box 2 (MS Acc22.182)

Includes copies of Koala Lou illustrated by Pamela Lofts (Penguin); Hunwick's Egg illustrated by Pamela Lofts (Penguin); A Giraffe in the bath by Mem Fox and Olivia Rawson, Illustrated by Kerry Argent (Penguin); Yoo-hoo Ladybird, illustrated by Laura Ljungkvist (Penguin); Wilfred Gordon McDonald Partridge by Mem Fox and Julie Vivas (Scholastic); Sail away: the ballad of Skip and Nell illustrated by Pamela Lofts (Scholastic); The Magic hat illustrated by Tricia Tusa (Scholastic).

Just like that by Mem Fox and Kilmeny Niland (Picture Knight), 1986 (File 76) - Box 14 (MS Acc22.182)

Paperback with note ' My US editor Allyn Johston transformed this early book into something worthy.'

Harriet, you'll drive me wild by Mem Fox, illustrated by Marla Frazee (Scholastic), 2000 (File 77) - Box 14 (MS Acc22.182)

Paperback.

Good night, sleep tight written by Mem Fox, illustrated by Judy Horacek (Scholastic), 2017 (File 78) - Box 14 (MS Acc22.182)

Hardback including letter from publisher.

Goodnight, sleep tight written by Mem Fox, illustrated by Helen Semmler (Hutchinson), 1988 (File 79) - Box 14 (MS Acc22.182)

Hardback including annotation from Mem to Chloe.

With love, at Christmas by Mem Fox, illustrated by Gary Lippincott (Lutheran), 1988 (File 80) - Box 14 (MS Acc22.182)

Hardback including annotation from Mem to Chloe.

With love, at Christmas by Mem Fox, illustrated by Fay Plamka (Abingdon), 1992 (File 81) - Box 14 (MS Acc22.182)

Hardback including annotation from Mem to Chloe.

Reading magic: how your child can learn to read before school-and other read-aloud miracles by Mem Fox, illustrations by Judy Horacek (Pan), 2001 (File 82) - Box 14 (MS Acc22.182)

Paperback copy with annotation 'My first copy! (Of this edition) 30.08.12'.

Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge written by Mem Fox, illustrated by Julie Vivas (Scholastic), 1997 (File 85) - Box 14 (MS Acc22.182)

Paperback copy including annotation 'Mem Fox'.

Tough Boris by Mem Fox, illustrated by Kathryn Brown (Puffin), c. 2005 (File 86) - Box 14 (MS Acc22.182)

Paperback copy with envelope (2 x copies).

Hattie and the Fox by Mem Fox (Scholastic, JY books), 2002 (File 87) - Box 14 (MS Acc22.182)

CD jacket and disc.

Hattie and the Fox by Mem Fox (Scholastic, JY books), 2002 (Item NLA.DMA001779) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 36
1 item, JY Books, Data DVD (any content on recordable DVD-R)

Disc.

Koala Lou by Mem Fox, illustrated by Pamela Lofts in plastic with envelope, 2005 (File 88) - Box 14 (MS Acc22.182)

Paperback copy with annotation 'My first copy of this edition Sept. 21st 2005'.

Possum magic written by Mem Fox, illustrated by Julie Vivas (Scholastic), 1993 (File 89) - Box 14 (MS Acc22.182)

Hardback copies (x3) with one copy annotated ' Mem Fox xxx 1993'.

Wombat divine written by Mem Fox, illustrated by Kerry Argent (Scholastic), 2009 (File 90) - Box 14 (MS Acc22.182)

Hardback copy 'Celebrating 15 divine years'.

Possum magic written by Mem Fox, illustrated by Julie Vivas (Scholastic), 2015 (File 91) - Box 14 (MS Acc22.182)

Hardback copies (x2) with one copy annotated ' Mem Fox xxx'.

Where is the green sheep? by Mem Fox and Judy Horacek (Puffin books), 2017 (File 92) - Box 14 (MS Acc22.182)

Board book.

Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge written by Mem Fox, illustrated by Julie Vivas (Scholastic), 2009 (File 93) - Box 14 (MS Acc22.182)

Hardback copy - Celebrating 25 years.

Jean-Ferdin and Poussin-Cadet by Mem Fox, illustrated by Julie Vivas (Bayard Jeunesse), 1990 (File 94) - Box 14 (MS Acc22.182)

Hardback copy - translated to French.

Possum magic and The Little book of possum magic (Scholastic), 2008 (File 96) - Box 14 (MS Acc22.182)

Boxed collector's edition set with one board book and one hardcover; includes annotations 'Mem Fox xx'.

A Cat called Kite by Mem Fox, illustrated by K. Hawley (Ashton, Scholastic), 1985-1986 (File 97) - Box 14 (MS Acc22.182)

Paperback with annotation 'My first copy!! Mem Fox February 1986'.

Wijei ded Grinwan Shiib? Mem Fox en Judy Horacek (Indigenous Literacy Foundation), 2021 (File 98) - Box 15 (MS Acc22.182)

This material contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples. Restrictions on access, copying and publication of this material may apply. Contact the National Library of Australia for further information.

Boardbook with annotation 'Love Mem Fox xxx'; translated to Kriol (P1); note written by Mem on Literary agent 's paper ' This language is controversial It's spoken by the Aboriginal people around Katherine, NT.'

Possum magic Box set (Scholastic), c. 1983 (File 99) - Box 15 (MS Acc22.182)

Possum magic and My Possum magic baby book.

Koala Lou written by Mem Fox, illustrated by Pamela Lofts (Harcourt Bace Jovanovich), 1988 (File 100) - Box 15 (MS Acc22.182)

Hardback copy.

Hunwick's egg by Mem Fox, illustrated by Pamela Lofts (Harcourt), 2005 (File 101) - Box 15 (MS Acc22.182)

Hardback copy.

Possum magic written by Mem Fox, illustrated by Julie Vivas (Scholastic), 2002 (File 102) - Box 15 (MS Acc22.182)

Hardback copy.

A Particular cow by Mem Fox, illustrated by Terry Denton Harcourt, 2006 (File 103) - Box 15 (MS Acc22.182)

Hardback copy.

Night noises written by Mem Fox, illustrated by Terry Denton (Gulliver, HBJ), 1989 (File 104) - Box 15 (MS Acc22.182)

Hardback copy.

Mem Fox book pack (Puffin), c. 2006 (File 105) - Box 15 (MS Acc22.182)

Includes wrap around soft cover copies of Koala Lou, Hunwick's egg, Where the giant sleeps, A Particular cow.

Ducks away! by Mem Fox, illustrated by Judy Horacek (Scholastic), 2016-2017 (File 106) - Box 16 (MS Acc22.182)

Hardback copy; includes annotation from Judy Horacek to Mem.

Possum magic by Mem Fox, illustrated by Julie Vivas (Scholastic), 2013 (File 107) - Phase-Box 3 (MS Acc22.182)

Hardback copy of 30th anniversary edition; includes note from publisher to Mem.

Feathers & fools Mem Fox, illustrated by Lorraine Ellis (Voyager Books), 1996 (File 108) - Box 16 (MS Acc22.182)

Softcover copy with annotation 'Peace! Mem Fox xxx'.

Feathers and fools written by Mem Fox, illustrated by Nicholas Wilton (Ashwood House), 2000 (File 109) - Box 16 (MS Acc22.182)

Hardback copy with annotation 'Mem Fox xxx'.

Just like that by Mem Fox and Kilmeny Niland (Picture Knight), 1990 (File 110) - Box 16 (MS Acc22.182)

Softcover copy with annotation 'Mem Fox xxx My personal copy'.

Harriet, you'll drive me wild! by Mem Fox, illustrated by Marla Frazee (Scholastic), 2000 (File 111) - Box 16 (MS Acc22.182)

Softcover copy with annotation 'Mem Fox xxx'.

Possum magic written by Mem Fox, illustrated by Julie Vivas, 2013 (File 112) - Box 16 (MS Acc22.182)

Softcover copy of - 30th anniversary edition with annotation 'Mem Fox xxx'.

Mem Fox picture book pack, c. 2000 (File 113) - Box 16 (MS Acc22.182)

Softcover copy of: Possum magic, Harriet, you'll drive me wild!, Good night, sleep tight, Sail away.

Possum magic box set, 2007 (File 119) - Box 16 (MS Acc22.182)

Possum magic & My Possum magic baby book in case

My grandchild with illustrations by Julie Vivas (Omnibus), 1990 (File 120) - Box 16 (MS Acc22.182)

Hardback copy.

Where is the green sheep? board book and puzzle blocks, 2004 (File 121) - Phase-Box 3 (MS Acc22.182)

10th Anniversary celebration boxed set.

Possum magic address book, 1990 (File 128) - Box 18 (MS Acc22.182)

Illustrations by Julie Vivas.

Where is the green sheep? buggy book (Puffin), 2010 (File 129) - Phase-Box 17 (MS Acc22.182)

Includes cloth strap and plastic clip.

Where is the green sheep? by Mem Fox, illustrated by Judy Horacek, Houghton Mifflin, New York, 2004 (File 131) - Folio-Box 19 (MS Acc22.182)

Softcover large copy (36x36cm).

Hello Baby! by Mem Fox, illustrated by Steve Jenkins (Beach Lane Books), 2009 (File 132) - Folio-Box 19 (MS Acc22.182)

Hardback copy.

Ducks Away by Mem Fox, illustrations by Judy Horacek (Omnibus), 2006 and 2015 (File 140) - Box 18 (MS Acc22.182)

Manuscript file includes working papers, correspondence with publisher and illustrator, multiple drafts, copy edits, proof, and exercise book with notes.

Series 3. Realia

Australia Post stamp booklet for Mem Fox, 2019-2020 (File 2) - Box 1 (MS Acc22.182)

Australian legends of children's literature collectable stamp design by Jo Mure, Australia Post Design Studio; includes photocopy of Australian Legend authors and design specifications.

Australia Post stamp, 2019-2020 (Item 5) - Phase-Box 23 (MS Acc22.182)

Oversized presentation version with foam insert

Book and canvas print for Possum magic, 1983 (File 11) - Phase-Box 3 (MS Acc22.182)

Kit.

Trumpet Club author study, 1992 (File 13) - Box 2 (MS Acc22.182)

Author of the month study kit includes envelope, folded poster, double sided biography sheet and audio cassette.

The Trumpet Club author study tape: Mem Fox, 1992 (Item NLA.SAVA002336) - Cassette-Box SAVA 98
1 item, Trumpet Club, Compact cassette tape
Trumpet Club study, 1992 (File 14) - Box 2 (MS Acc22.182)

Copy of October issue with author of the month, Mem Fox.

Award for public speaking, 1961 (Item 57) - Folio-Box 19 (MS Acc22.182)

Realia - Metal and wood with inscription , Class B, M. Partridge.

Classroom parent, Issue 4 with Possum magic stickers and cards, 2003 (File 69) - Box 12 (MS Acc22.182)

Print

Ten little fingers, ten little toes by Mem Fox, c. 2008 (File 71) - Box 13 (MS Acc22.182)

Miniature cover in small plastic presentation box with bow.

Trumpet Club author study, 1992 (File 114) - Box 16 (MS Acc22.182)

Author of the month study kit includes envelope, folded poster, double sided biography sheet, audio cassette (x3 copies); incudes 1 CD.

The Trumpet Club author study tape: Mem Fox, 1992 (Item NLA.SAVA002377) - Cassette-Box SAVA 98
1 item, Trumpet Club, Compact cassette tape

Copy 1.

The Trumpet Club author study tape: Mem Fox, 1992 (Item NLA.SAVA002378) - Cassette-Box SAVA 98
1 item, Trumpet Club, Compact cassette tape

Copy 2.

The Trumpet Club author study tape: Mem Fox, 1992 (Item NLA.SAVA002379) - Cassette-Box SAVA 98
1 item, Trumpet Club, Compact cassette tape

Copy 3.

The Trumpet club author study tape transfer CD, 1992 (Item NLA.DMA001785) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 36
1 item, Trumpet Club, Data CD (any content on recordable CD-R)

Mem Fox Track 1 - Cassette Side A; Track 2 - Cassette Side B.

Possum magic by Mem Fox, illustrations by Julie Vivas (Scholastic), 2015 (File 115) - Phase-Box 3 (MS Acc22.182)

Book with bonus CD

Possum magictext and narration by Mem Fox, 1992 (Item NLA.DMA001784) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 36
1 item, Scholastic, Data CD (any content on recordable CD-R)
Reading magic: Mem Fox Copy 1, 2009 (Item NLA.DMA001786) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 36
1 item, C Oasis audio, Data CD (any content on recordable CD-R)

Audio disc 1: Why reading aloud to our children will change their lives forever.

Reading magic: Mem Fox Copy 1, 2009 (Item NLA.DMA001787) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 36
1 item, C Oasis audio, Data CD (any content on recordable CD-R)

Audio disc 2: Why reading aloud to our children will change their lives forever.

Reading magic: Mem Fox Copy 1, 2009 (Item NLA.DMA001788) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 36
1 item, C Oasis audio, Data CD (any content on recordable CD-R)

Audio disc 3: Why reading aloud to our children will change their lives forever.

Reading magic: Mem Fox Copy 2, 2009 (Item NLA.DMA001790) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 36
1 item, C Oasis audio, Data CD (any content on recordable CD-R)

Audio disc 1: Why reading aloud to our children will change their lives forever.

Reading magic: Mem Fox Copy 2, 2009 (Item NLA.DMA001791) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 36
1 item, C Oasis audio, Data CD (any content on recordable CD-R)

Audio disc 2: Why reading aloud to our children will change their lives forever.

Reading magic: Mem Fox Copy 2, 2009 (Item NLA.DMA001789) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 36
1 item, C Oasis audio, Data CD (any content on recordable CD-R)

Audio disc 3: Why reading aloud to our children will change their lives forever.

Reading magic: Mem Fox Copy 3, 2009 (Item NLA.DMA001792) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 36
1 item, C Oasis audio, Data CD (any content on recordable CD-R)

Audio disc 1: Why reading aloud to our children will change their lives forever.

Reading magic: Mem Fox Copy 3, 2009 (Item NLA.DMA001793) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 36
1 item, C Oasis audio, Data CD (any content on recordable CD-R)

Audio disc 2: Why reading aloud to our children will change their lives forever.

Reading magic: Mem Fox Copy 3, 2009 (Item NLA.DMA001794) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 36
1 item, C Oasis audio, Data CD (any content on recordable CD-R)

Audio disc 3: Why reading aloud to our children will change their lives forever.

Reading magic with Mem Fox Copy 2, 2005 (Item NLA.DMA001795) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 37
1 item, Whimsy Production, Data DVD (any content on recordable DVD-R)

DVD

Reading Magic with Mem Fox Copy 3, 2005 (Item NLA.DMA001796) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 37
1 item, Whimsy Production, Data DVD (any content on recordable DVD-R)

DVD

Mem Fox reads Wombat divine, 2006 (File 116) - Box 16 (MS Acc22.182)

(Includes Sleepy bears) Blank greeting card, envelope and CD.

Wombat divine, 2006 (Item NLA.DMA001797) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 37
1 item, Australian Broadcasting Commission, Data DVD (any content on recordable DVD-R)

DVD Track 1. Wombat divine; Track 2. Sleepy bears.

Mem Fox magic: Possum magic and other stories, 2006 (Item NLA.DMA001801) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 37
1 item, ABC audio disc, Data CD (any content on recordable CD-R)

CD: written and read by Mem Fox.

Classic Magic: Possum magic and other stories, 2013 (Item NLA.DMA001802) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 37
1 item, ABC audio disc, Data CD (any content on recordable CD-R)

Bolinda audio: written and read by Mem Fox, illustration by Julie Vivas.

Baby magic, 2013 (Item NLA.DMA001803) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 37
1 item, ABC audio disc, Data CD (any content on recordable CD-R)

Includes Where is the green sheep? and other stories for the very young written and read by Mem Fox, illustration by Judy Horacek. Bolinda audio

Stickers, bookmarks, face mask, Possum magic button and 'Fight apartheid' button, c. 1965-2020 (File 118) - Box 16 (MS Acc22.182)

Print and realia in envelope.

Possum magic Height chart (Omnibus), 1990 (File 122) - Box 16 (MS Acc22.182)

Folded wall chart.

Where is the green sheep? Memory game, 2018 (File 127) - Phase-Box 17 (MS Acc22.182)

Unpublished children's game created by illustrator Judy Horacek for three people; includes note from Mem.

Possum magic Proof Baby Coin Set, 2019 (File 123) - Box STRONG ROOM

Boxed set.

Possum magic Coin Collection, 2017 (File 124) - Box STRONG ROOM

Boxed sets (x2).

Possum magic Collect & keep coin folder, 2017 (File 125) - Box STRONG ROOM
Possum magic Uncirculated baby coin set, 2019 (File 126) - Box STRONG ROOM
Possum magic boxed book and toy, c. 2013 (File 130) - Phase-Box 17 (MS Acc22.182)
The Possum magic 1989 Calendar with envelope, 1989 (File 133) - Folio-Box 19 (MS Acc22.182)

Wall calendar.

The Possum magic 1989 Calendar, 1989 (File 134)

Wall calendar.

The Possum magic Counting frieze, illustrations by Julie Vivas (Omnibus), 1990 (File 135) - Box 18 (MS Acc22.182)
Time for bed poster, c. 1997 (Item 136) - Map-Folio 20 (MS Acc22.182)

Two signed copies; one clean copy; includes note from Mem.

Possum magic wrapping paper, c. 1983 (Item 137) - Map-Folio 20 (MS Acc22.182)

Pieces of wrapping paper; includes note from Mem.

Ten little fingers and ten little toes poster, 2008 (Item 138) - Map-Folio 20 (MS Acc22.182)

Signed; includes note from Mem.

Wombat divine Book and toy, c. 1995 (File 139) - Folio-Box 19 (MS Acc22.182)

Boxed set: print and realia.

Series 4. Family History

Bill of fare, c.2008 (File 3) - Box 1 (MS Acc22.182)

Photocopy - colour bill of fare for the Partridge Family in 1851; includes annotations.

Bruce Brown Family tape catalogue, 2013 (File 117) - Box 16 (MS Acc22.182)

Includes listing to tracks and CD with probably the earliest recording of Mem Fox's voice, as Merri Partridge.

Bruce Brown Family tape catalogue, c. 2013-2016 (Item NLA.DMA001804) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 37
1 item, ABC audio disc, Data CD (any content on recordable CD-R)

Probably the earliest recording of Mem Fox's voice, as Merri Partridge: CD produced by IWB.

Mem Fox 'Jan's Book' disk, c. 2000 (Item NLA.DMA001798) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 37
1 item, Data CD (any content on recordable CD-R)

PDF & email PDF.

Mem & Jan as little kids with Nan, Mac, c. 1951-1952 (Item NLA.DMA001799) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 37

Disc transferred from 16mm film - Hope Foundation.

Walkden-Brown Family tape archive, 2013 (Item NLA.DMA001800) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 37
1 item, Tevion CD- R 52x, Data CD (any content on recordable CD-R)

Open-reel tape messages from Nan and her family in Southern Rhodesia: Draft version - from Meri's collection of Open reel audio tapes transcribed to mp3 files.

Series 5. Manuscripts

I'm Australian Too!, 2017 (File 4) - Box 1 (MS Acc22.182)

Draft manuscripts, handwritten and typed with editing, colour illustration proofs, working papers and email printouts.

Ducks Away by Mem Fox, illustrations by Judy Horacek (Omnibus), 2006; 2015 (File 140) - Box 18 (MS Acc22.182)

Manuscript file includes working papers, correspondence with publisher and illustrator, multiple drafts, copy edits, proof, and exercise book with notes.

Cat Dog by Mem Fox, illustrated by Mark Teague (Puffin), 2009-2021 (File 141) - Box 18 (MS Acc22.182)

Manuscript file includes working papers, correspondence with publisher and illustrator, multiple drafts, copy edits, proofs.

This and that by Mem Fox, illustrations by Judy Horacek (Scholastic), c. 2105; 2022 (File 142) - Box 18 (MS Acc22.182)

Manuscript file includes printouts, proof, and note by Mem.

Late one afternoon (unpublished work), 2021-2022 (File 143) - Box 21 (MS Acc22.182)

Manuscript file includes printouts, proof, and note by Mem.

Early one morning by Mem Fox, illustrations by Christine Deveiner (Beach Lane Books), 2011-2021 (File 144) - Box 21 (MS Acc22.182)

Manuscript file includes working papers under original title 'He didn't see an elephant', correspondence with editor, multiple drafts, proof, and small notebook.

Bonnie and Ben rhyme again by Mem Fox, illustrations by Judy Horacek, 2015-2021 (File 145) - Box 21 (MS Acc22.182)

Manuscript file includes working papers, idea notes, correspondence with literary agent, multiple drafts, copy edits, proof, and typed talk for Redlands, California 'What's the point of picture books'.

Nellie Belle by Mem Fox, illustrations by Mike Austin (Beach Lane Books), c. 2014 (File 146) - Box 21 (MS Acc22.182)

Manuscript file includes final draft and correspondence with publisher.

Roly Poly by Mem Fox, illustrated by Jane Dyer, 2014-2019 (File 147) - Box 21 (MS Acc22.182)

Part 1 of 3. Manuscript file includes working papers, correspondence with editor, multiple drafts, photo sketches (x6), copy edits, proofs.

Roly Poly by Mem Fox, illustrated by Jane Dyer, 2014-2019 (File 148) - Box 22 (MS Acc22.182)

Part 2 of 3. Manuscript file includes working papers under both published and original title ' Surprise!', multiple drafts.

Roly Poly by Mem Fox, illustrated by Jane Dyer, 2014-2019 (File 149) - Box 22 (MS Acc22.182)

Part 3 of 3. Manuscript file includes working papers, correspondence with editor, proofs.

I'm Australian too! by Mem Fox, illustrated by Ronojoy Ghosh (Omnibus), c. 2018-2022 (File 150) - Box 22 (MS Acc22.182)

Manuscript file including printouts, small 'Tiny star' bookmarks magazine clippings of background research on racism.

Koala Lou by Mem Fox, illustrated by, c. 1980s-2000s (File 151) - Box 22 (MS Acc22.182)

Manuscript file includes photocopies of drafts dating back as early as 1983.

The Tiny star by Mem Fox, illustrated by Freya Blackwood (Penguin), 2015-2019 (File 152) - Box 22 (MS Acc22.182)

Manuscript file includes working papers, correspondence with publisher, literary agent, multiple drafts, colour photograph of Mem and Freya.

Our dragon by Mem Fox, illustrations by Linda Davick (Beach Lane Books), 2018-2022 (File 153) - Folio-Box 19 (MS Acc22.182)

Manuscript file includes working papers, correspondence with editor, literary agent, proof, and multiple drafts.

Series 6. Publications - Personal books

Possum by Mary Grant Bruce (Ward, Lock & Co.), c. 1958 (File 6) - Box 1 (MS Acc22.182)

Hardback copy with M Patridge written on foredge.

How to tell stories to children by Sara Cone Bryant (George G. Harrup & Co.), 1924 (File 7) - Box 1 (MS Acc22.182)

Hardback copy with annotations on inside cover.

Green and gold cookery book, 47th edition(Lansdowne), 1994 (File 8) - Box 2 (MS Acc22.182)

Paperback copy.

A Girl of the Limberlost Gene Stratton Porter (Brockhampton Press), 1959 (File 9) - Box 2 (MS Acc22.182)

Hardback copy with inscription 'Merrion Patridge - Xmas 1959 - 13 years old'.

Carol goes on the stage by Helen Dore Boylston (The Bodley Head), c. 1947 (File 10) - Box 2 (MS Acc22.182)

Hardback copy with inscription 'Merrion Patridge - 1958 - who, when she read this book was very stage-struck indeed! I wonder if I'll ever be an actress'.

To breathe and wait by Nancy Partridge (Mambo Press), 1986 (File 48) - Box 10 (MS Acc22.182)

Paperback copy with inscription from author Nancy (Mem's mum) to her cousin.

Not alone: a story for the future of Rhodesia by Nan Partridge (SCM Press), 1972 (File 49) - Box 10 (MS Acc22.182)

Paperback copy with Edna Fox [illegible] 1972

Not alone: a story for the future of Rhodesia by Nan Partridge (SCM Press), 1972 (File 50) - Box 11 (MS Acc22.182)

Paperback copy with review and newspaper cutting inside.

United College of Education 1967-1981: an ecumenical experiment in the education of teachers by W.G. McD. Partridge (Louis Bolze Publishing), 1985 (File 51) - Box 11 (MS Acc22.182)

Paperback copy.

Teaching mime by Rose Bruford (Methuen), 1964 (File 52) - Box 11 (MS Acc22.182)

Hardback copy with Malcom Fox student card.

The Art of the actor by Constant Coquelin, 1954 (File 53) - Box 11 (MS Acc22.182)

Hardback copy with annotation Merrion Patridge, The Rose Bruford College Sidcup, Kent.

Speech and drama by Rose Bruford, 1965 (File 54) - Box 11 (MS Acc22.182)

Hardback copy with annotation Merrion Patridge, The Rose Bruford College Sidcup, Kent.

Teaching drama to young children by Mem Fox (Heinmann Educational Books), 1986 (File 55) - Box 11 (MS Acc22.182)

Paperback copy with annotation 'Malc's '87. Mem's actually!!'

Low budget librarianship: managing information in developing countries by W.G. McD. Partridge (Library Association Publishing Ltd.), 1988 (File 56) - Box 11 (MS Acc22.182)

Paperback copy with annotation 'With gratitude for inspiration from one author to another Dad -14 09 88.'

Frank Smith and Don Holdaway, 1997 (File 58) - Box 11 (MS Acc22.182)

Book wrap with details of educators who influenced Mem as a literacy educator.

Titles Reading Without Nonsense by Frank Smith, 1997 (File 58.1) - Box 11 (MS Acc22.182)

Paperback copy with annotation 'Mem Fox 1998'.

The Book of Learning and Forgetting by Frank Smith, 1998 (File 58.2) - Box 11 (MS Acc22.182)

Paperback copy with annotation 'For Mem with great affection and respect Frank Smith, Charlotte NC August 1998'.

Unspeakable Acts, Unnatural Practices by Frank Smith, 2003 (File 58.3) - Box 11 (MS Acc22.182)

Paperback copy.

Independence in Reading by Don Holdaway, 1980 (File 58.5) - Box 11 (MS Acc22.182)

Paperback copy.

The Foundations of Literacy by Don Holdaway, 1979 (File 58.4) - Box 11 (MS Acc22.182)

Paperback copy with annotation 'Mem Fox 1979'.

Authors & illustrators of Australian children's books by Walter McVitty, 1989 (File 59) - Box 12 (MS Acc22.182)

Hardback copy with annotation Mem Fox July 1990'; also includes Mem's note on meeting writer Leslie Rees.

ALEA: The Australian Journal of Language and Literacy, October, 1999 (File 60) - Box 12 (MS Acc22.182)

Paperback copy with article by Mem pp192-199.

Handbook for writers of children's books by Mem Fox, 2001 (File 61) - Box 12 (MS Acc22.182)

Booklet.

On writing for children: nine papers from the Annual Lectures in children's literature edited by Kerry Mallen, 1991 (File 62) - Box 12 (MS Acc22.182)

Paperback copy.

The Foot book by Dr. Seuss (Collins and Harvill), 1968 (File 83) - Box 14 (MS Acc22.182)

Hardback including annotation from Mem to Chloe.

How six found Christmas by Tina Schart Hyman (Holiday House), 1969 (File 84) - Box 14 (MS Acc22.182)

Hardback copy including card written by Mem.

Yellow is my favourite colour by Judy Horacek (Puffin), 2010 (File 95) - Box 14 (MS Acc22.182)

Board book with annotation 'Judy Horacek xx'.

Series 7. Non fiction by Mem

Various editions of Mem's non-fiction, c. 1990-2015 (File 70) - Box 13 (MS Acc22.182)

Wrapped in black paper and bow.

Mem's the word: the inspiring story of the creator of Possum magic by Mem Fox (Penguin), 1990 (File 70.1) - Box 13 (MS Acc22.182)

Paperback copy with annotation 'Mem Fox xxx'.

English essentials: the wouldn't-be-without-it guide to writing well by Mem Fox (Penguin), 2002 (File 70.2) - Box 13 (MS Acc22.182)

Paperback copy with annotation 'Mem Fox xxx'.

English essentials: the wouldn't-be-without-it guide to writing well by Mem Fox and Lyn Wilkinson: second edition (Macmillan Education), 2009 (File 70.3) - Box 13 (MS Acc22.182)

Paperback copy with annotation 'Mem Fox xxx'.

English essentials: the wouldn't-be-without-it guide to writing well by Mem Fox and Lyn Wilkinson: third edition (Macmillan Education), 2009 (File 70.4) - Box 13 (MS Acc22.182)

Paperback copy with annotation 'My first copy! (Of this edition) Mem Fox 04.11.15'.

Reading Magic: how your child can learn to read before school by Mem Fox and Judy Horacek (Pan Macmillan), 2012 (File 70.5) - Box 13 (MS Acc22.182)

Paperback copy with annotation 'Mem Fox xxx'.

Dear Mem Fox, I have read all your books even the pathetic ones...by Mem Fox (Harvest Brace Jovanovich Publishers), 1992 (File 70.6) - Box 13 (MS Acc22.182)

Paperback copy with annotation 'Mem Fox xxx'.

Reading magic: why reading aloud to our children will change their lives foreverby Mem Fox (Harcourt), 2001 (File 70.7) - Box 13 (MS Acc22.182)

Paperback copy with annotation 'Mem Fox xxx'.

Reading magic: why reading aloud to our children will change their lives foreverby Mem Fox revised edition (Harcourt), 2008 (File 70.8) - Box 13 (MS Acc22.182)

Paperback copy with annotation 'Mem Fox - My first copy of this edition! May 2008 xxx'.

Radical reflections: passionate opinions on teaching, learning, and living by Mem Fox (Harcourt), 1993 (File 70.9) - Box 13 (MS Acc22.182)

Paperback copy with annotation 'Mem Fox xxx'.

Series 8. Publications about Mem

Teaching with favorite Mem Fox books by Pamela Chanko (Scholastic), 2005 (File 65) - Box 12 (MS Acc22.182)

Paperback copy with annotation ' To: Mem, Love and gratitude to you! Love Linda Emilie, Hunter, Diana, and William Fittje…'

Classroom focus Issue 2, (Scholastic), 2004 (File 66) - Box 12 (MS Acc22.182)

Paperback copy featuring Mem Fox and Emily Rodda.

Mem Fox: a celebration by Friends of the National Library (National Library of Australia), 2002 (File 72) - Box 13 (MS Acc22.182)

Copy.

Series 9. Events

Mem Fox folder of "2001 Events", 2001 (File 15) - Box 2 (MS Acc22.182)

Part 1 of 2. Includes copies of correspondence with invitations and details of events, agreements, conferences and festival brochures, and programs.

Mem Fox folder of "2001 Events", 2001 (File 16) - Box 2 (MS Acc22.182)

Part 2 of 2. Includes copies of correspondence with invitations and details of book tours, events, agreements, conferences and festival brochures, and programs; of note "book tour cancelled due to terrorism USA Sept 11th 2001".

Mem Fox - Folder of "2002 Events", 2002 (File 17) - Box 4 (MS Acc22.182)

Part 1 of 3. Includes copies of correspondence with invitations and details of events, agreements, conferences and festival brochures, programs and ephemera.

Mem Fox - Folder of "2002 Events", 2003 (File 18) - Box 5 (MS Acc22.182)

Part 2 of 3. Includes copies of correspondence with invitations and details of events, agreements, conferences and festival brochures, programs and ephemera.

Mem Fox - Folder of "2002 Events", 2003 (File 19) - Box 5 (MS Acc22.182)

Part 3 of 3. Includes copies of correspondence with invitations and details of events, agreements, conferences and festival brochures, programs and ephemera.

Mem Fox - Folder of "2003 Events", 2004 (File 20) - Box 5 (MS Acc22.182)

Part 1 of 3. Includes copies of correspondence with invitations and details of events, agreements, conferences and festival brochures, programs and ephemera.

Mem Fox - Folder of "2003 Events", 2004 (File 21) - Box 5 (MS Acc22.182)

Part 2 of 3. Includes copies of correspondence with invitations and details of events, agreements, conferences and festival brochures, programs and ephemera.

Mem Fox - Folder of "2003 Events", 2004 (File 22) - Box 5 (MS Acc22.182)

Part 3 of 3. Includes copies of correspondence with invitations and details of events, agreements, conferences and festival brochures, programs and ephemera.

Mem Fox - Folder of "2004 Events", 2005 (File 23) - Box 5 (MS Acc22.182)

Part 1 of 3. Includes copies of correspondence with invitations and details of events, agreements, conferences and festival brochures, programs and ephemera; 21st birthday of Possum magic.

Mem Fox - Folder of "2004 Events", 2006 (File 24) - Box 5 (MS Acc22.182)

Part 2 of 3. Includes copies of correspondence with invitations and details of events, agreements, conferences and festival brochures, programs and ephemera; print emails with publisher for Where's the green sheep launch.

Mem Fox - Folder of "2004 Events", 2006 (File 25) - Box 6 (MS Acc22.182)

Part 3 of 3. Includes copies of correspondence with invitations and details of events, agreements, conferences and festival brochures, programs and ephemera.

Mem Fox - Folder of "2005 Events", 2006 (File 26) - Box 6 (MS Acc22.182)

Part 1 of 4. Includes copies of correspondence with invitations and details of events, agreements, conferences and festival brochures, programs and ephemera; includes correspondence with the Hans Christian Andersen Chairman to Mem about her accepting the appointment as ambassador, and an invitation to the bicentenary celebrations in Odense and Copenhagen; Huntwick Egg's book tour.

Mem Fox - Folder of "2005 Events", 2006 (File 27) - Box 6 (MS Acc22.182)

Part 2 of 4. Includes copies of correspondence with invitations and details of events, agreements, conferences and festival brochures, programs and ephemera;

Mem Fox - Folder of "2005 Events", 2006 (File 28) - Box 6 (MS Acc22.182)

Part 3 of 4. Includes copies of correspondence with invitations and details of events, agreements, conferences and festival brochures, programs and ephemera; colour photograph of Mem Fox holding a copy of her publication Memories: an autobiography.

Mem Fox - Folder of "2005 Events", 2006 (File 29) - Box 7 (MS Acc22.182)

Part 4 of 4. Includes copies of correspondence with invitations and details of events, agreements, conferences and festival brochures, programs and ephemera;

Mem Fox - Folder of "2006 Events", 2007 (File 30) - Box 7 (MS Acc22.182)

Part 1 of 4. Includes schedule for the year; letter from Mike Rann - the then Premier of South Australia copies of correspondence with invitations and details of events, agreements, conferences and festival brochures, programs and ephemera.

Mem Fox - Folder of "2006 Events", 2007 (File 31) - Box 7 (MS Acc22.182)

Part 2 of 4. Includes copies of correspondence with invitations and details of events, agreements, conferences and festival brochures, programs and ephemera.

Mem Fox - Folder of "2006 Events", 2007 (File 32) - Box 7 (MS Acc22.182)

Part 3 of 4. Includes copies of correspondence with invitations and details of events, agreements, conferences and festival brochures, programs and ephemera.

Mem Fox - Folder of "2006 Events", 2007 (File 33) - Box 7 (MS Acc22.182)

Part 4 of 4. Includes letter and notes about Mem attending the David Hicks protest rally; copies of correspondence with invitations and details of events, agreements, conferences and festival brochures, programs and ephemera.

Mem Fox - Folder of "2007 Events", 2007 (File 34) - Box 8 (MS Acc22.182)

Part 1 of 3. Includes copies of correspondence with invitations and details of events, agreements, conferences and festival brochures, programs and ephemera.

Mem Fox - Folder of "2007 Events", 2007 (File 35) - Box 8 (MS Acc22.182)

Part 2 of 3. Includes copies of correspondence with invitations and details of events, agreements, conferences and festival brochures, programs and ephemera.

Mem Fox - Folder of "2007 Events", 2007 (File 36) - Box 8 (MS Acc22.182)

Part 3 of 3. Includes invitation to Premier's Reading Challenge from the then Hon Mike Rann; correspondence with details of events, agreements, conferences and festival brochures, programs and ephemera.

Mem Fox - Folder of "2008 Events", 2008 (File 37) - Box 8 (MS Acc22.182)

Part 1 of 2. Includes copies of correspondence with invitations and details of events, agreements, conferences and festival brochures, programs and ephemera.

Mem Fox - Folder of "2008 Events", 2008 (File 38) - Box 9 (MS Acc22.182)

Part 2 of 2. Includes copies of correspondence with invitations and details of events, agreements, conferences and festival brochures, programs and ephemera.

Mem Fox - Folder of "2009 Events", 2009 (File 39) - Box 9 (MS Acc22.182)

Part 1 of 3. Includes copies of correspondence with invitations and details of events, agreements, conferences and festival brochures, programs and ephemera.

Mem Fox - Folder of "2009 Events", 2009 (File 40) - Box 9 (MS Acc22.182)

Part 2 of 3. Includes copies of correspondence with invitations and details of events, agreements, conferences and festival brochures, programs and ephemera.

Mem Fox - Folder of "2010 Events", 2010 (File 42) - Box 9 (MS Acc22.182)

Part 1 of 2. Includes copies of correspondence with invitations and details of events, agreements, conferences and festival brochures, programs and ephemera; Colour photograph of invitation to the A& R event at Burnside Library.

Mem Fox - Folder of "2010 Events", 2010 (File 43) - Box 10 (MS Acc22.182)

Part 2 of 2. Includes one colour photograph, copies of correspondence with invitations and details of events, agreements, conferences and festival brochures, programs and ephemera.

Child Divine: a Christmas play, December 1988 (File 74) - Box 13 (MS Acc22.182)

Scripts - original and copy of 'A Christmas Play' devised by Malcolm and Mem Fox for the Adelaide Festival Centre; includes programme sheet with carols and greeting card with illustration by Michael Rowland.

Series 10. Personal papers

Personal papers, 1967-2016 (File 45) - Box 10 (MS Acc22.182)

File 1 of 3. Includes mainly typed letters, with some copies of handwritten faxes and printed emails.

Personal papers, 1967-2016 (File 46) - Box 10 (MS Acc22.182)

File 2 of 3. Includes Mem and Malcolm's wedding invitation; newspaper articles relating to Partridge family; envelope labelled 'precious little archive' containing small cards of Julie Vivas artwork, small drawing by Terry Denton, card from Jane Dyer, Possum magic bookmark and pencil sharpener; letter and booklet for the investiture of Mem Fox OA.

Personal papers, 1967-2016 (File 47) - Box 10 (MS Acc22.182)

File 3 of 3. Includes newspaper cutting, postcards sent from overseas by a young Mem to grandfather, colour photograph of Mem, photocopies relating to the Barbara Graham choir.

Personal papers, 1967-2016 (File 47.1) - Box 10 (MS Acc22.182)

Cancelled passports (x5) .

File titled 'Things I'd like to keep', 1995-1998 (File 64) - Box 12 (MS Acc22.182)

File with Scholastic promotional material including Dromkeen treasure trail cards and photocopy of letter to Mem from Tim Winton.

Various papers including emails and contract for work at Flinders University,, 1996 (File 73) - Box 13 (MS Acc22.182)

Manuscript

Series 11. Early reading projects

File titled 'Babies like books too', 2000 (File 63) - Box 12 (MS Acc22.182)

Working papers including copies of correspondence, biographical notes on Professor Frank Oberklaid, flyers and foldout brochure.

Series 12. Speeches and talks

Talks given by Mem, 2010-2022 (File 68) - Box 12 (MS Acc22.182)

Eight typescript manuscripts in envelope.

Series 13. Promotional material

Harcourt Brace Jovanovich folder, 1989-1995 (File 75) - Box 13 (MS Acc22.182)

Folder titled HBJ welcomes Mem Fox with the publication of Koala Lou and Night Noises: includes publicity kit; newspaper clippings and photocopies; colour photograph of Child Divine sign at Adelaide Festival Centre; publicity for theatre adaptation of 'Wilfred Gordon McDonald Patridge' and 'Possum magic the musical'; Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Patridge play; Typed 'Writing picture books: the love/Hate relationship by Mem Fox February 1989.


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