Guide to the Papers of Mem Fox
MS 9190; MS Acc07.011; MS Acc14.117; MS Acc22.182
National Library of Australia View Catalogue Record
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Mem Fox's parents and letters of appreciation from children, notes and speeches on teaching writing, drama and poetry, unpublished poetry and prose, manuscripts including for unpublished books, publicity material, family history, Mem Fox publications in foreign languages and personal and career photographs.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.
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.
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.
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.
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, Goodman Associates and Rigby Heinemann, 1991 (File 4) - Box 4 (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.
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.
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.
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)
Subseries 9.2. Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge (1984)
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)
Subseries 9.3. Zoo looking (1986)
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.
Subseries 9.24. Harriet you'll drive me wild (2000)
The book was originally published as Just like that in 1986.
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.
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.
Series 13. Scrapbooks, 1965-1985
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.
Employment records: South Australian College of Advanced Education and Flinders University, 1975-1994 (File 2) - Box 12 (MS 9190)
Series 15. Photographs, 1963-1997
The series comprises personal and family photographs, including photographs of Fox's wedding.
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
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)
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.
Series 18. Printed material, 1984-1995
Copies of Fox's books and miscellaneous journals.
Series 19. Videos, 1986-1996
Series 20. Papers of Chloë Fox, 1994-1996
This series comprises cuttings and photocopies of articles from the Advertiser written by Chloë Fox.
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).
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 2. Papers relating to The Green sheep (2004), 2002-2006
Drafts, correspondence and other papers relating to The Green sheep (2004).
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.
Series 3. Papers relating to A Particular cow (2006), 1995-2006
Drafts, correspondence and other papers relating to A Particular cow (2006), 1995-2006
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)
Series 5. Papers relating to The Magic hat (2002), 1995-2002
Drafts, correspondence and other papers relating to The Magic Hat (2002).
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).
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.
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
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 tapeABC 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 tapeABC 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.
Series 11. Promotional material
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)
Series 11. Personal papers
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.
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. Correspondence
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)
Series. Publicity
'Reading Magic with Mem Fox', 2005 (Item NLA.MS-DM004447) - Digital-Carriers-Box 91
1 item, Whimsy Productions, Published Data/Multimedia resources on CD/DVDWhimsy 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/DVD12 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/DVDA 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/DVDNotes 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/DVDNotes 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/DVDNotes 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/DVDNotes 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/DVDBooks 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/DVD9 books. Notes in CD case
Series. Publications
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 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)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.
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.
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).
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
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.
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)
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 tapeCopy 1.
The Trumpet Club author study tape: Mem Fox, 1992 (Item NLA.SAVA002378) - Cassette-Box SAVA 98
1 item, Trumpet Club, Compact cassette tapeCopy 2.
Possum magic by Mem Fox, illustrations by Julie Vivas (Scholastic), 2015 (File 115) - Phase-Box 3 (MS Acc22.182)
Book with bonus CD
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.
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.
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.
The Possum magic 1989 Calendar with envelope, 1989 (File 133) - Folio-Box 19 (MS Acc22.182)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'.
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…'
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.
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.
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.