Guide to the Papers of Kate Webb
MS 10782
National Library of Australia View Catalogue Record
Created: September 2024
Collection Summary
- Creator
- Webb, Kate (1943-2007)
- Title
- Papers of Kate Webb
- Date Range
- 1930-2022 (bulk 1970-2007)
- Collection Number
- MS 10782
- Extent
- 4.44 metres (18 ms boxes + 1 large folio box + 1 map folio) + 1 binder + 1 album + 16 sound/audiovisual carriers + 12 digital carriers
- Language of Materials
- English
- Repository
- Special Collections (Manuscripts)
Introduction
Content Description
This collection comprises material relating to Kate Webb's work as a war correspondent in Vietnam and foreign correspondent in Afghanistan, Cambodia, China, Tibet, Hong Kong, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Indonesia, Iraq, North Korea, South Korea, Juwait, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor Leste and other countries. The material includes country files, notes, personal papers, correspondence, dispatches, articles written by Webb, drawings and sketches by Webb, newspaper clippings, interviews and photographs.
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-vn10020372).
Conditions Governing Use
Conditions for copying and publishing of this collection may apply, please refer to the collection's catalogue record for further information (http://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn10020372).
Preferred Citation
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Papers of Kate Webb, National Library of Australia, MS 10782, [class/series/file/item number(s)]'.
Reading Room Access Note
For preservation reasons, we are unable to deliver digital and audiovisual carriers to the Special Collections Reading Room. Please contact (Ask a Librarian) to enquire about access.
Finding Aid Source(s)
Please note: This finding aid contains descriptive information provided by donors, researchers and/or volunteers.
Item Descriptions
Class 1. Consignment received 2024, 1930-2022 (bulk 1970-2007)
Content advisory notice: This collection contains content that may be distressing and/or language, terms and descriptions that could cause offence and may not be considered appropriate.
This collection comprises material relating to Kate Webb's work as a war correspondent in Vietnam and foreign correspondent in Afghanistan, Cambodia, China, Tibet, Hong Kong, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Indonesia, Iraq, North Korea, South Korea, Juwait, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor Leste and other countries. The material includes country files, notes, personal papers, correspondence, dispatches, articles written by Webb, drawings and sketches by Webb, newspaper clippings, interviews and photographs.
Series 1. Diaries, notebooks and address books
Content advisory notice: This series contains content that may be distressing and/or language, terms and descriptions that could cause offence and may not be considered appropriate.
This series comprises predominately overseas content and includes some content related to Australia.
Diaries, 1957 (File 1) - Box 1 (MS 10782)
Comprises 3 diaries. Includes drawings, notes and ephemeral material interleaved between pages of diaries.
Notebooks and address book, 1950s (File 2) - Box 1 (MS 10782)
Comprises 4 notebooks and 1 address book.
Diaries, 1970s (File 3) - Box 1 (MS 10782)
Comprises 5 diaries. Includes notes, clippings and ephemeral material interleaved between pages.
Diaries and notebooks, 1980s (File 4) - Box 1 (MS 10782)
Comprises 9 diaries and notebooks. Includes notes interleaved between pages.
Diaries and notebooks, 1980s (File 5) - Box 2 (MS 10782)
Comprises 13 diaries and notebooks. Includes notes interleaved between pages.
Diaries and notebooks, 1980s (File 6) - Box 2 (MS 10782)
Comprises 5 diaries and notebooks. Includes notes and business cards interleaved between pages.
Diaries and notebooks, 1980s (File 7) - Box 2 (MS 10782)
Comprises 2 diaries and notebooks. Includes notes, correspondence and business cards interleaved between pages.
Notebooks and address book, 1980s (File 8) - Box 3 (MS 10782)
Comprises 4 notebooks and 1 address book.
Diaries and notebooks, 1990 - 2000 (File 9) - Box 3 (MS 10782)
Comprises 9 diaries and notebooks. Includes notes, ephemeral material, and business cards interleaved between pages.
Diaries and notebooks, 1995 - 1999 (File 10) - Box 3 (MS 10782)
Comprises 7 diaries and notebooks. Includes notes, ephemeral material and business cards interleaved between pages.
Diaries and notebooks, 2000 - 2007 (File 11) - Box 3 (MS 10782)
Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this material may contain names, recordings and images of deceased people and other content that may be culturally sensitive.
This item contains content relating to Indigenous peoples and other nationalities that may be distressing with inappropriate language, terms and descriptions that could cause offence.
Comprises 9 diaries and notebooks. Includes notes, ephemeral material and business cards interleaved between pages.
Diaries and notebooks, 2003 (File 12) - Box 4 (MS 10782)
Comprises 2 diaries and notebooks. Includes notes and correspondence interleaved between pages.
Address books, n.d. (File 13) - Box 4 (MS 10782)
Comprises 8 address books. Includes notes and cards interleaved between pages.
Colour photograph, n.d. (Item 13.1) - Binder MS Cold Store 222
1 colour photograph of Kate Webb's friend, Peter, on a sailing boat, from black address book with faded gold writing. Please note that the photograph originally housed in File 13 was removed and is now housed in Cold Store 222 for preservation reasons.
Notebooks, c. 1980s-1990s (File 14) - Box 4 (MS 10782)
Comprises 11 notebooks. Includes notes, newspaper clippings and business cards interleaved between pages. Also includes 2 black and white photographs: 1 from navy blue "no. 75" notebook is photo of Kate Webb and 1 from speckled blue notebook is a photo of an unidentified family
Notebooks, c. 1980s-1990s (File 15) - Box 5 (MS 10782)
Comprises 11 notebooks. Includes notes, correspondence, cards and business cards interleaved between pages.
Notebooks, c. 1980s-1990s (File 16) - Box 5 (MS 10782)
Comprises 13 notebooks. Includes notes, and business cards interleaved between pages.
Notes, 1970s-2002 (File 90a) - Box 16 (MS 10782)
Comprises handwritten notes and sketches by Kate Webb. Also includes dispatches and correspondence. Some material in Vietnamese and Korean.
Series 2. Country files
Content advisory notice: This series contains content that may be distressing and/or language, terms and descriptions that could cause offence and may not be considered appropriate.
Afghanistan, 1982 - 2002 (File 17) - Box 5 (MS 10782)
Includes articles, dispatches by Kate Webb and others, newspaper clippings, background information, correspondence, handwritten notes and research materials.
Bangladesh, 1990 (File 18) - Box 6 (MS 10782)
Includes correspondence, dispatches, handwritten notes, newspaper clipping, bound document.
Burma, Butah, 1988 - 1996 (File 19) - Box 6 (MS 10782)
Includes press releases, correspondence, dispatches, handwritten notes, newspaper clippings and articles.
Cambodia, 1971 - 2001 (File 20) - Box 6 (MS 10782)
Includes correspondence, dispatches, handwritten notes, newspaper clippings and articles.
China, Tibet, Hong Kong, 1988 - 1995 (File 21) - Box 6 (MS 10782)
Includes correspondence, dispatches, handwritten notes, newspaper clippings and articles.
India, 1981 - 1992 (File 22) - Box 6 (MS 10782)
Includes press releases, correspondence, dispatches, newspaper clippings and articles.
India, Nepal, Pakistan, 1975 - 1999 (File 23) - Box 6 (MS 10782)
Includes correspondence, dispatches, handwritten notes, newspaper clippings and articles.
Colour photograph, 31 October 1989 (Item 23.1) - Binder MS Cold Store 222
1 colour photograph of "New Dheli, India: Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi is flanked by bodyguards while bowing prayerfully before the cremation site of Mrs Indira Gandhi, his mother and predecessor, 31 Oct in New Delhi to mark the 5th anniversary of her death. AFP [Agence France-Presse] Photo Douglas E. Curran". Please note that the photograph originally housed in File 23 was removed and is now housed in Cold Store 222 for preservation reasons.
Indonesia, 1982 - 1985 (File 24a) - Box 6 (MS 10782)
Includes correspondence, dispatches, newspaper clippings, handwritten notes, articles, research materials and press releases. Some material in Indonesian.
Indonesia, 1982 - 1985 (File 24b) - Box 7 (MS 10782)
Includes correspondence, dispatches, newspaper clippings, handwritten notes, articles, research materials and press releases. Some material in Indonesian.
Indonesia, 1972 - 1985 (File 24c) - Box 7 (MS 10782)
Includes correspondence, dispatches, newspaper clippings, handwritten notes, articles, research materials and press releases. Some material in Indonesian.
Indonesia, 26 June 1985 (Item 25) - Box 7 (MS 10782)
Press registration certificate written in Indonesian.
Indonesia, 1980 - 2004 (File 26a) - Box 7 (MS 10782)
Includes correspondence, dispatches, newspaper clippings, handwritten notes, articles, research materials and press releases. Most material in Indonesian.
Indonesia, 1981 - 1982 (File 26b) - Box 7 (MS 10782)
Reference material for Indonesia Trade. Includes brochures, notes and map of Christmas Island Phosphates.
Indonesia, 1978 - 2000 (File 26c) - Box 7 (MS 10782)
Includes correspondence, dispatches, newspaper clippings, handwritten notes, articles and research materials. Some material in Indonesian.
Indonesia, 1980 - 2000 (File 26d) - Box 7 (MS 10782)
Includes correspondence, dispatches, newspaper clippings, notes, articles and research materials.
Iraq, 1991 - 2003 (File 27) - Box 7 (MS 10782)
Includes correspondence, dispatches, newspaper clippings, notes, articles and research materials. Some material in Arabic.
Colour photograph, 29 March 1991 (Item 27.1) - Folio-Box MS Cold Store 3, Item 27.1
1 colour photograph of "Al Ahmadi, Kuwait: oil well fire-fighters from the U.S. company Boots and Coots advance behind metal shields as they approach a burning oil well in, one of the hundreds set alight during the Iraqi occupation. AFP [Agence France-Presse] Photo by Manoocher Deghati". Please note that the photograph originally housed in File 27 was removed and is now housed in Shared Cold Store Folio-Box SB-001963 for preservation reasons.
North Korea, South Korea, 1993-2022 (bulk 1993-2004) (File 28a) - Box 8 (MS 10782)
Includes correspondence, dispatches, newspaper clippings, notes, articles and research materials. Some material in Korean.
North Korea, South Korea, 1990s (File 28b) - Box 8 (MS 10782)
Includes correspondence, dispatches, newspaper clippings, notes, drawings, event invitations, cards and material relating to Agence France-Presse. Some material in Korean and French.
Kuwait, 25 March 1991 (Item 29) - Folio-Box 19 (MS 10782)
Clipping of article by Kate Webb, "Kuwait Sits Out Power Vacuum".
New Caledonia, Noumea, 1980s (File 30) - Box 8 (MS 10782)
Includes dispatches, newspaper clippings, notes and articles.
Pakistan, 1976-2006 (bulk 1986-1992) (File 31) - Box 8 (MS 10782)
Includes dispatches, newspaper clippings, notes and articles.
Philippines, 1972-2006 (bulk 1985-1986) (File 32) - Box 8 (MS 10782)
Includes dispatches, newspaper clippings, notes, speeches, press releases and articles.
Singapore, Philippines, 1985 - 1986 (File 33) - Box 8 (MS 10782)
Includes dispatches and a newspaper clipping.
Sri Lanka, Colombo, 1985 - 1990 (File 34) - Box 8 (MS 10782)
Includes correspondence, dispatches, newspaper clippings, notes, press releases and articles.
Thailand, 1992 - 1996 (File 35) - Box 8 (MS 10782)
Includes dispatches, research materials, notes and a newspaper clipping. Some material in French.
Colour photograph, 20 May 1992 (Item 35.1) - Folio-Box MS Cold Store 3, Item 35.1
1 colour photograph, caption reads, "Bangkok: A monk walks past soldiers during protest. AFP [Agence France-Presse] Photo Stefan Ellis". Please note that the photograph originally housed in File 35 was removed and is now housed in Shared Cold Store Folio-Box SB-001963 for preservation reasons.
Timor Leste, 1982 - 1999 (File 36) - Box 8 (MS 10782)
Includes correspondence, dispatches, newspaper clippings, notes, press releases and articles.
Vietnam, 1968-2017 (bulk 1968-1988) (File 37) - Box 9 (MS 10782)
Includes eulogy for Kate, correspondence, dispatches, newspaper clippings, notes, articles, two editions of "Khmer Republic" magazine, research materials and brochure. Some material in German.
Non-country specific, 1978 - 2006 (File 38) - Box 9 (MS 10782)
Includes correspondence, dispatches, research materials. newspaper clippings, notes and articles.
Vietnam Trip, 1994 - 2000 (File 96) - Box 17 (MS 10782)
Includes correspondence, post cards, dispatches, publications, maps, event invitation, research materials and articles. Some material in Vietnamese.
China, Japan, Singapore, 1972 - 1973 (File 97a) - Box 17 (MS 10782)
Includes newspaper clippings, dispatches, notes, articles, business cards and extracts of drafts of Henry Shapiro's memoir. Also includes 3 black and white photographs related to UPI (United Press International) with captions inscribed on versos.
Series 3. Papers
Childhood, school and church publications, 1958 - 1999 (File 39) - Box 9 (MS 10782)
Includes school magazines, post cards, school event program, cathedral biography booklet, certificate and handmade storybook.
School books, 1959 (File 40a) - Box 9 (MS 10782)
Comprises 3 handwritten school exercise books for various subjects. Some include newspaper cuttings.
School books, 1959 (File 40b) - Box 9 (MS 10782)
Comprises 4 handwritten school exercise books for various subjects. Some include newspaper cuttings.
Family papers, 1940 - 2002 (File 42) - Box 10 (MS 10782)
Includes publications and articles written by or about Leicester Webb, Kate Webb's father.
Handbook for McGraw Hill correspondents, 1960 - 1980 (File 44) - Box 10 (MS 10782)
Includes handbook, related correspondence and a business guide publication.
Drafts of novel excerpts, n.d. (File 45) - Box 10 (MS 10782)
Includes annotated drafts of excerpts of Kate Webb's novel.
Family papers, n.d. (File 46) - Box 10 (MS 10782)
Includes obituaries for author Keith Campbell West-Watson, Kate Webb's uncle.
On the Other Side: 23 Days with the Vietcong by Kate Webb, 1972 - 1973 (File 47) - Box 10 (MS 10782)
Includes book dust jacket, photocopy of book and copy of Adventure Stories 2 by James Higgins and Betty Jane Wagner which includes "On the Other Side of the War" by Kate Webb (pp. 76-115).
On the Other Side: 23 Days with the Vietcong by Kate Webb, c. 1960s-1970s (File 48) - Box 10 (MS 10782)
Includes handwritten and printed drafts of On the Other Side: 23 Days with the Vietcong by Kate Webb.
Newspaper clippings, articles and publications, 1971 - 2018 (File 49a) - Folio-Box 19 (MS 10782)
Includes A3 notebook of biographical newspaper clippings and articles about Kate Webb's story of capture by Vietcong in 1971, and other related newspaper clippings.
Newspaper clippings, articles and publications, 1971 - 2015 (File 49b) - Box 10 (MS 10782)
Includes biographical newspaper clippings and articles about Kate Webb's story of capture by Vietcong in 1971, other related newspaper clippings, and a photocopy of "On the Other Side of the War" publication by Webb. Also includes ephemeral material related to War Torn: Stories of War from the Women Reporters Who Covered Vietnam edited by Jurate Kazickas.
Book reviews, 2002 - 2004 (File 50) - Box 10 (MS 10782)
Includes reviews, newspaper clippings, articles and correspondence related to War Torn: Stories of War from the Women Reporters Who Covered Vietnam edited by Jurate Kazickas.
Ohio University - Journalism course, 1981 - 2005 (File 51) - Box 11 (MS 10782)
Includes teaching notes, articles and correspondence.
Contracts, 1984 - 2001 (File 52) - Box 11 (MS 10782)
Includes employment and authorship contracts, and related correspondence. Some material in French.
Ohio University, 2004 - 2005 (File 53) - Box 11 (MS 10782)
Includes interview, article, newspaper clipping correspondence and reference, all related to Kate Webb's role as a visiting professional.
Retirement, 1995 - 2007 (File 54) - Box 11 (MS 10782)
Includes newspaper clippings, articles and dispatches related to Kate Webb's retirement. Also includes obituaries and tributes.
Awards, 1959 - 2011 (File 55) - Box 11 (MS 10782)
Includes correspondence related to Kate Webb's receiving of the Australian Active Service medal, Webb's biography from Who's Who in America, and recipients of the Kate Webb Award.
Kate Webb Award, 2007 - 2010 (File 56) - Box 11 (MS 10782)
Includes correspondence and materials relating to Agence France-Presse (AFP) awards ceremony event.
Film, 2008 - 2009 (File 57) - Box 11 (MS 10782)
Includes film rights options and negotiations with Propellor films. Also includes related correspondence and handwritten notes.
The Economist, 2003 - 2004 (File 58) - Box 11 (MS 10782)
Includes 2 copies of The Economist subscription request inserts featuring Kate Webb's stories.
Foreign Correspondents' Club (FCC), 1989 - 2005 (File 59) - Box 11 (MS 10782)
Includes Foreign Correspondents Association directory, articles and certificate.
Frank O'Neill, journalist, 1958 - 2002 (File 60) - Box 11 (MS 10782)
Includes articles, post cards, 1962 diary and obituaries. Diary is interleaved with newspaper clippings, correspondence and handwritten notes. Also includes 6 black and white photographs.
Bert Okuley, United Press International (UPI) journalist, 1974 - 1993 (File 61) - Box 11 (MS 10782)
Includes correspondence and newspaper clippings.
John Stearman, 1975 - 2000 (File 62) - Box 12 (MS 10782)
Includes correspondence, cards and a certificate.
Personal papers, 1980 - 2007 (File 63) - Box 12 (MS 10782)
Distressing content notice: This file contains content that may be distressing and/or language, terms and descriptions that could cause offence and may not be considered appropriate.
Includes interview transcript, requests for Kate Webb's experience, comments on fear, dispatches and family genealogy.
Ohio University - Journalism course, 2004 - 2005 (File 64) - Box 12 (MS 10782)
Includes teaching notes, handwritten notes, student papers, letters of recommendation, newspaper clipping, articles and correspondence.
Obituaries, 1983 - 2006 (File 65) - Box 12 (MS 10782)
Includes obituaries of war correspondents and journalists, related articles and ephemeral material.
Obituaries, 2002 - 2008 (File 66a) - Box 12 (MS 10782)
Includes obituaries and tributes to Kate Webb, articles, and material related to Kate Webb's funeral service. Some material in French.
Obituaries, 2002 - 2010 (File 66b) - Box 12 (MS 10782)
Includes obituaries and tributes to Kate Webb, articles, material related to Kate Webb's funeral service, and correspondence. Also includes material relating to the Agence France-Presse (AFP) Kate Webb Award.
Articles, 1989 - 2000 (File 67) - Box 12 (MS 10782)
Includes articles written by Kate Webb and dispatches.
Accreditations, 1969 - 2000 (File 79) - Box 15 (MS 10782)
Includes press accreditations, visitor passes, membership cards, name cards and other accreditations of Kate Webb and others. Also includes commemorative pins, business cards, photocopies of passports and visas. Some material in Arabic, Korean and Dari (Persian).
Second Indonesia-Vietnam Conference, 1985 (File 99) - Box 17 (MS 10782)
The Conference was held in Jakarta between 18-20 February 1985. Includes papers presented at conference, handwritten notes and newspaper clippings.
Agence France-Presse (AFP), 1995 - 1997 (File 100) - Box 17 (MS 10782)
Includes correspondence, articles, dispatches and material relating to awards. Also includes photocopies of drawings and sketches by Kate Webb. Some material in Korean.
Press Kit, 1986 (File 101) - Box 17 (MS 10782)
Press kit for Presidential and Vice Presidential Elections in Philippines. Includes instruction booklets, schedules, notes and meeting minutes.
"Walking Point - and Other Stories of War from the Women Reporters Who Covered Vietnam" book proposal, 2000 (File 102) - Box 17 (MS 10782)
Includes proposal for "Walking Point - and Other Stories of War from the Women Reporters Who Covered Vietnam", related correspondence and the envelope. Also includes a program for L'Enfant et les sortilèges by David Hockney.
Press Kit, 1989 - 1991 (File 103) - Box 18 (MS 10782)
Press kit for Operation Desert Storm in Kuwait. Includes correspondence, fact sheets, guidelines, press releases, biographies, maps and a newspaper clipping. Some material in French.
Newspaper clippings and articles, 1989 - 1994 (File 104) - Box 18 (MS 10782)
Includes newspaper clippings, articles by Kate Webb, dispatches and a business card. Some material in Korean. Also includes 1 black and white photograph.
Colour photograph, 12 March 1991 (Item 104.1) - Folio-Box MS Cold Store 3, Item 104.1
1 colour photograph, caption reads, "King Khaled Military, Kuwait: French Army troops line up in front of their tanks during departure ceremony prior to their return home after taking part in the operation to liberate Kuwait from Iraqi occupation. AFP [Agence France-Presse] Photo by Romeo Gacad". Please note that the photograph originally housed in File 104 was removed and is now housed in Shared Cold Store Folio-Box SB-001963 for preservation reasons.
Newspaper clippings and articles, 1996 (File 105) - Box 18 (MS 10782)
Includes newspaper clippings, articles by Kate Webb, dispatches and notes.
Newspaper clippings and articles, 1987 - 1990 (File 107) - Box 18 (MS 10782)
Includes dispatches, newspaper clippings, correspondence, articles and guidelines. Also includes presentation folder for 1987 ASEAN Pre-Summit Conference.
Newspaper, 22 May 1991 (Item 108) - Folio-Box 19 (MS 10782)
Edition of The Hindustan Times newspaper, vol. LXVIII no. 141.
Newspaper clippings, articles and publications, 1989 - 1991 (File 109a) - Box 18 (MS 10782)
Includes newspaper clippings, draft and final articles, correspondence, press releases, publications and dispatches. Some material relates to the 1989 Nobel Peace Prize and the 12th International Conference of the International Association for Energy Economics.
Newspaper clippings, articles and publications, 1989 - 1990 (File 109b) - Box 18 (MS 10782)
Includes newspaper clippings, articles, notes, correspondence, press releases, and dispatches. Some material relates to the 12th International Conference of the International Association for Energy Economics. Also includes sketches by Kate Webb.
Newspaper clippings and articles, 1990 - 1991 (File 109c) - Folio-Box 19 (MS 10782)
Includes newspaper clippings, articles and a press release.
Series 4. Correspondence
Content advisory notice: This series contains content that may be distressing and/or language, terms and descriptions that could cause offence and may not be considered appropriate.
Correspondence, 1970 - 1979 (File 68) - Box 13 (MS 10782)
Includes typed and handwritten letters to and from Kate Webb and others, and newspaper clippings.
Correspondence, 1980 - 1989 (File 69a) - Box 13 (MS 10782)
Includes typed and handwritten letters to and from Kate Webb and others, dispatches, post cards and newspaper clippings. Some material in French and Dari (Persian). Includes 1 black and white photograph.
Correspondence, 1980 - 1989 (File 69b) - Box 13 (MS 10782)
Includes typed and handwritten letters to and from Kate Webb and others, dispatches and post cards. Some material in French.
Correspondence, 1983-2000 (bulk 1990-1999) (File 70) - Box 13 (MS 10782)
Includes typed and handwritten letters to and from Kate Webb and others, event invitations, dispatches, cards, newspaper clippings and post cards. Some material in French and Korean.
Colour photographs, 1990 - 1997 (Items 70.1-9) - Binder MS Cold Store 222
9 colour photographs: 5 of Mark Berent and his home; 2 of paintings; 1 of Eugene Whitt; 1 of Kate Webb's godchild. Please note that the photographs originally housed in File 70 were removed and are now housed in Cold Store 222 for preservation reasons.
Correspondence, 1988 - 1999 (File 71) - Box 13 (MS 10782)
Includes typed and handwritten letters, and emails, to and from Kate Webb and others, event invitations, dispatches, cards, newspaper clippings and post cards. Some material in French.
Colour photographs, 1990 - 1999 (Items 71.1-3) - Binder MS Cold Store 222
3 colour photographs: 1 of acacia floribunda, adhered to front of card; 1 portrait of Georges; 1 of Kate Webb's godchild. Please note that the photographs originally housed in File 71 were removed and are now housed in Cold Store 222 for preservation reasons.
Correspondence, 1996-2017 (bulk 2000-2007) (File 72a) - Box 14 (MS 10782)
Distressing content notice: This file contains content that may be distressing and/or language, terms and descriptions that could cause offence and may not be considered appropriate.
Includes typed and handwritten letters, and emails, to and from Kate Webb and others, articles, cards, and newspaper clippings. Some material in French.
Correspondence, 2000 - 2008 (File 72b) - Box 14 (MS 10782)
Includes typed and handwritten letters, and emails, to and from Kate Webb and others, dispatches, event initiations, cards and post cards. Also includes printed photographs of Kate Webb c. 2006-2007. Some material in French.
Correspondence, 1957-2000s (File 73) - Box 14 (MS 10782)
Includes typed and handwritten letters to and from Kate Webb and others, dispatches, interview questions, newspaper clippings and post cards. Some material in Filipino and French. Also includes 1 colour photograph of Ogyen Trinley Dorje, 17th Karmapa. The photograph is adhered to a poster and includes a handwritten letter addressed to Kate (Webb) and a turquoise stone.
Correspondence, 1988 - 2007 (File 74) - Box 14 (MS 10782)
Includes cards, post cards, letters and emails to Kate Webb regarding "Last days at Greenwoch". Also includes sketches.
Colour photographs, 2006 (Items 74.1-3) - Binder MS Cold Store 222
3 colour photographs: 1 of unidentified man; 1 of portrait of young siblings; 1 of Kate Webb's friend, Ava, adhered to front of card. Please note that the photographs originally housed in File 74 were removed and are now housed in Cold Store 222 for preservation reasons.
Correspondence, 1964-2006 (bulk 1964-1994) (File 75) - Box 14 (MS 10782)
Includes typed and handwritten letters between Kate Webb and Digna Smit. Also includes an order of service for Digna Smit's memorial service.
Correspondence, 1991 - 2007 (File 76) - Box 14 (MS 10782)
Includes letters between Kate Webb and, Rachel Miller (sister) and Geoff Miller.
Cards and invitations, 1948 - 2009 (File 77a) - Box 15 (MS 10782)
Includes cards and post cards to and from Kate Webb. Also includes event invitations. Some material in French and Korean.
Colour photographs, c. 1980s-2000s (Items 77a.1-6) - Binder MS Cold Store 222
6 colour photographs: 1 of Kate Webb's friend, Peter, on a sailing boat; 3 of Kate Webb's friends; 1 post card; 1 of artwork. Please note that the photographs originally housed in File 77 were removed and are now housed in Cold Store 222 for preservation reasons.
Series 5. Photographs
"Kate Webb" publication, n.d. (Item 81) - Box 15 (MS 10782)
Spiral bound publication titled "Kate Webb" includes black and white superimposed images of Kate Webb with locations that were the subject of her work.
"Vietnam - Cambodia: 20 photographs" by John MacDougall, 1993 (Item 82) - Box 15 (MS 10782)
Exhibition publication includes black and white images.
Kate Webb, 1952-c. 1990s (File 83) - Box 16 (MS 10782)
36 black and white photographs. Includes portraits of Kate Webb and group photos with others. Some include captions inscribed on the verso.
Colour photographs, 1966 - 2007 (Items 83.1-53) - Binder MS Cold Store 222
53 colour photographs of Kate Webb and others. Some include captions inscribed on the verso. Please note that the photographs originally housed in File 83 were removed and are now housed in Cold Store 222 for preservation reasons.
Webb Family, c. 1930s-2000s (File 84) - Box 16 (MS 10782)
12 black and white photographs. Includes portraits of Kate Webb and family members. Some include captions inscribed on the verso.
Colour photographs, c. 1980s-1990s (Items 84.1-16) - Binder MS Cold Store 222
16 colour photographs of Kate Webb and family members. Some include captions inscribed on the verso. Please note that the photographs originally housed in File 84 were removed and are now housed in Cold Store 222 for preservation reasons.
Foreign Correspondents Lunch, 1968-c. 1970s (File 85) - Box 16 (MS 10782)
21 black and white photographs. Includes portraits of Kate Webb and colleagues, and others. Some include captions inscribed on the verso.
Afghanistan (Colour photographs), c. 1990s-2000s (File 86) - Binder MS Cold Store 222
7 colour photographs. 3 of Kate Webb and colleagues; 1 of military personnel; 2 of streetscapes. Please note that the photographs originally housed in File 86 were removed and are now housed in Cold Store 222 for preservation reasons.
Tokyo, Japan (Colour photographs), c. 1980s (File 87) - Binder MS Cold Store 222
23 colour photographs of Kate Webb, friends, gardens, street parade and sumo event. Please note that the photographs originally housed in File 87 were removed and are now housed in Cold Store 222 for preservation reasons.
Series 6. Drawings
Drawings, sketches, 1980s-1990s (File 91a) - Box 16 (MS 10782)
Includes drawings, sketches and handwritten notes by Kate Webb.
Drawings, sketches, 1980s-1990s (File 91b) - Folio-Box 19 (MS 10782)
Includes 8 A3 drawings and sketches by Kate Webb.
Series 7. Interviews and Recordings
Content advisory notice: This series contains content that may be distressing and/or language, terms and descriptions that could cause offence and may not be considered appropriate.
Kate Webb, 1989 - 2003 (Item NLA.DMA001252) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 22
1 item, Philips, Data CD (any content on recordable CD-R)Inscription on CD reads, "1) Talking history 1989, 2) Verbatim 15-11-03".
China presentation, 16 November 2004 (Item NLA.DMA001253) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 22
1 item, Data CD (any content on recordable CD-R)Inscription on CD reads, "China ppt". Handwritten note with CD reads, "Prof. Webb, It's a pleasure to join your class. Here's a small gift to you. This powerpoint is far from completed. I'll make it better when I have time. Best, Xhan Yu".
Kate Webb Award, 18 June 2008 (Item NLA.DMA001254) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 22
1 item, imation, Data CD (any content on recordable CD-R)Kate Webb, n.d. (Item NLA.DMA001255) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 22
1 item, maxell, Data CD (any content on recordable CD-R)Handwritten note with CD reads, "Duplicate".
Kuta, 12 October (Item NLA.DMA001256) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 22
1 item, Data CD (any content on recordable CD-R)Inscription on CD reads, "Kuta 12/10".
Kate Webb, n.d. (Item NLA.DMA001257) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 22
1 item, Sony, Data CD (any content on recordable CD-R)Agence France-Presse, 1996 (Item NLA.DMA001258) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 22
1 item, MPO, Data CD (any content on recordable CD-R)Agence France-Presse, Version française pour MAC et PC. "La vie et l'histoire de l'Agence France-Presse". CD booklet written in French.
Lady Elks "Style Show", 23 October 1985 (Item NLA.DMA001259) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 22
1 item, Verbatim, Data DVD (any content on recordable DVD-R)Zero Film - New York Interview, n.d. (Item NLA.DMA001260) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 22
1 item, Data DVD (any content on recordable DVD-R)Spitting Image, ITV 2315, 14 January 1996 (Item NLA.DMA001261) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 22
1 item, Data DVD (any content on recordable DVD-R)60 Minutes - Kate's War, n.d. (Item NLA.DMA001262) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 21
1 item, Data DVD (any content on recordable DVD-R)Aniara, n.d. (Item NLA.SAVA001158) - Cassette-Box SAVA 46
1 item, XCELL XM-2 C 90, Compact cassette tapeKate, n.d. (Item NLA.SAVA001160) - Cassette-Box SAVA 46
1 item, TDK D-C60, Compact cassette tapeInscription on cassette reads, "Side A - Kate".
1 Compact cassette tape, n.d. (Item NLA.SAVA001161) - Cassette-Box SAVA 49
1 item, AIKO C-30, Compact cassette tapeBenazir, 8 September (Item NLA.SAVA001162) - Cassette-Box SAVA 49
1 item, BASF LH superI, Compact cassette tapeInscription on cassette reads, "Benazir 8/9/".
NBC (National Broadcasting Corporation) Tom Brokan - Retirement, Kate Webb, 26 November 2004 (Item NLA.SAVA001163) - Item NLA.SAVA001163
1 item, Sony VHS T-120, Consumer formats - VHS etcInscription on VHS reads, "NBC Tom Brokan retirement - Kate Webb 11/26/04".
Spitting Image, ITV 2315 Sun, 26 November 2004 (Item NLA.SAVA001164) - Item NLA.SAVA001164
1 item, Konica VHS Super XF, Consumer formats - VHS etcInscription on VHS reads, "Spitting Image, ITV 2315 Sun 14-Jan-96, 30 minutes".
60 Minutes - Rebel With A Cause, n.d. (Item NLA.SAVA001165) - Item NLA.SAVA001165
1 item, VHS E-60, Consumer formats - VHS etcInscription on VHS reads, "60 minutes - Rebel With a Cause, NTSC".
SBS (Special Broadcasting Service) - North Korean Refugees/ Life on the Border, 14 June 2000 (Item NLA.SAVA001166) - Item NLA.SAVA001166
1 item, Sony VHS T-120, Consumer formats - VHS etcContent advisory notice: This item contains content that may be distressing and/or language, terms and descriptions that could cause offence and may not be considered appropriate.
Inscription on VHS reads, "North Korean Refugees/ Life on the Border (50 mins)". Note taped inside front cover of case reads, "North Korean Refugees/Life on the Border. Broadcast by Australia's SBS TV network (like U.S. PBS) on June 14, 2000 (middle day of Kim-Kim summit). 1) This copy has time notations, but no titles or credits, in order to prevent unauthorized broadcast or other use.* 2) This footage was taken primarily on three trips to Yanji and other areas along China's border with North Korea, in April, August and November 1999. Korean-American Kim Jung-Eun took most of the footage and does the voice-over. 3) A few details are obscured in order to protect the identity of individuals in China who are helping NK refugees. [...] *Do not copy this tape, please.".
NPC Book Rap - "War Torn" Oral history, 24 September 2002 (Item NLA.SAVA001167) - Item NLA.SAVA001167
1 item, JVC T-120 SX, Consumer formats - VHS etcInscription on VHS reads, "NPC Book Rap/Oral history, "War Torn", 9/24/2002".
Hessischer Rundfunk - Vietnam, n.d. (Item NLA.SAVA001168) - Item NLA.SAVA001168
1 item, Fuji VHS H451 E-120, Consumer formats - VHS etcInscription on VHS reads, "Hessischer Rundfunk, NTSC VHS, Vietnam, 9375-1044, ca.60".
60 Minutes - Kate's War, Hessischer Rundfunk - Vietnam, n.d. (Item NLA.SAVA001169) - Item NLA.SAVA001169
1 item, Konica VHS E30 Super XF, Consumer formats - VHS etcInscription on VHS cover reads, "60 Minutes - Kate's War, NTSC. Hessischer Rundfunk, NTSC VHS, Vietnam, 9375-1044, ca.60".
Group Gendai Films - Sawada, c. 1997 (Item NLA.SAVA001170) - Item NLA.SAVA001170
1 item, T-120, Consumer formats - VHS etcInscription on VHS cover reads, "Anatoly Rybakov, Children of the Arbat, US". Inscription on VHS reads, "Sawada, Group Gendai Films Co., Ltd (Japan), (115min)". The VHS also includes a label written in Japanese with contact details for Group Gendai Films.
Zero Film - New York Interview, 2003 (Item NLA.SAVA001171) - Item NLA.SAVA001171
1 item, E-60, Consumer formats - VHS etcInscription on VHS cover reads, "Zero Film, New York Interview. Un Reporter a disparu, Johann Feindt, D 2003". The VHS label is written in German and also includes other specifications and contact details for zero film.