Guide to the Papers of Lowitja O'Donoghue

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MS 10445

National Library of Australia View Catalogue Record

Created: November 2018

Collection Summary

Creator
O'Donoghue, Lowitja, Dr
Title
Papers of Lowitja O'Donoghue
Date Range
1940 - 2013
Collection Number
MS 10445
Extent
12.74 metres (38 archive boxes + 5 large folio boxes + 2 medium elephant folios + 2 oversized pieces + 13 sound/av carriers + 5 digital carriers)
Language of Materials
English
Repository
Special Collections (Manuscripts)

Introduction

Scope and Contents

This collection comprises papers spanning the early years and working career of Dr Lowitja O'Donoghue AC CBE DSG, advocate for Australian First Nations people. Much of the collection relates to Dr O'Donoghue's senior roles as chair of Aboriginal Hostels, chair of the Aboriginal Development Commission and of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC). There are reports, papers and correspondence relating to Dr O'Donoghue's extensive and varied involvement in associations and movements for Indigenous health welfare and human rights. There are also biographical papers, photographs, published books and articles, notebooks and diary schedules, loose transcripts and a boxed 3-volume collection of speeches. Also included are commemorative and personal objects from Dr O'Donoghue, such as torches and tracksuits from the Olympics and ParaOlympics, her wedding dress and decorations, as well as plaques of appreciation, honours and awards.

Conditions Governing Access

Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property permission is required for Indigenous material, permission from relevant communities required.

Other access conditions may apply to this collection, please refer to the collection's catalogue record for further information (http://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn7860643).

Please contact the Library via Ask a Librarian for more information.

Conditions Governing Use

Due to the cultural sensitivities contained within this material, the National Library of Australia does not have permission to authorise any copies or reproductions of this collection at this stage.

Once the Library has consulted and worked with the appropriate Indigenous community / communities to review the material and ensure that culturally appropriate access and use procedures are in place, some copies of this material may be authorised.

Please contact the Library via Ask a Librarian for more information.

Preferred Citation

Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Papers of Lowitja O'Donoghue, National Library of Australia, MS 10445, [class/series/file/item number(s)]'.

Cultural Sensitivity Advisory Notice

Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this collection may contain names, recordings and images of deceased people and other content that may be culturally sensitive. Please also be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions within these works which reflect the author's attitude, or that of the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.

Item Descriptions

Class. Consignment received 2013, 1940 - 2013

Series. Biographical, 1975-2013

Curricula vitae (various dates to 2006), 1975-2006 (File 1) - Box 1
Curricula vitae (various dates to 2006), 1975-2006 (File 2) - Box 1
Correspondence - public service appointments, 1967-1994 (File 3) - Box 1
Personal documents, 1998-1999 (File 4) - Box 1

Includes birth certificates, school certificates and reports (1945-1947)

Personal documents, 1998-1999 (File 5) - Box 1

Includes birth certificates, school certificates and reports (1945-1947)

Personal documents, 1998-1999 (File 6) - Box 1

Includes birth certificates, school certificates and reports (1945-1947)

Personal documents, 1998-1999 (File 7) - Box 1

Includes birth certificates, school certificates and reports (1945-1947)

Newspaper cuttings, 1995-1996 (File 8) - Box 1

Regards possible nomination as Governor-General 1995-96

Personal documents including and passports (2) (File 9) - Box 1
Notes on association with Baptists (File 10) - Box 1
Diet regime (File 11) - Box 1
Response to Andrew Bolt, 2001-2013 (File 12) - Box 2

Regarding to 'Stolen Generation' 2001 (also 2013 n/c)

Family (File 13) - Box 2
Security issues (File 14) - Box 2
CD Lowitja (File 15)
Lowitja, Lowitja: a tribute to Lowitja O'Donoghue - a strong, Indigenous woman, 2001 (Item NLA.MS-DM001519) - Digital-Carriers-Box 42
1 item, 4.7 inch, Data CD (any content on recordable CD-R)

Arranged and composed by Fred Penny

Research material for article on O'Donoghue (File 16) - Box 2

Files of research material compiled by Stephen Watkins as basis for article on O'Donoghue published in The Australian: includes copies of archival documents

Newspaper cuttings on O'Donoghue, 1975-2013 (File 17) - Box 2

Articles about and references to O'Donoghue and the organizations with which she was associated

Newspaper cuttings on O'Donoghue, 1980-1995 (File 18) - Box 2

Articles about and references to O'Donoghue and the organizations with which she was associated

Biographical (File 19) - Box 2
Press Clippings - Lowitja O'Donoghue AC CBE DSG, 1985 (File 20) - Box 3
Published books and articles about O'Donoghue, 1975-2006 (File 21) - Box 3

Included is an unpublished paper by Sally Weaver with reference to the 'O'Donoghue model' 1981; 60th birthday messages; Australian Biography III research document, 1975-2006

Published books and articles about O'Donoghue, 1975-2006 (File 22) - Box 3
Published books and articles about O'Donoghue, 1975-2006 (File 23) - Box 3

Included is an unpublished paper by Sally Weaver with reference to the 'O'Donoghue model' 1981; 60th birthday messages; Australian Biography III research document, 1975-2006

Published books and articles about O'Donoghue, 1975-2006 (File 24) - Box 3

Included is an unpublished paper by Sally Weaver with reference to the 'O'Donoghue model' 1981; 60th birthday messages; Australian Biography III research document, 1975-2006

Recordings of interviews and addresses by O'Donoghue, 1988-2000 (File 25-35)

Video and cassette tapes of programs, including recording for CAP TV News Sept. 1993, Lowitja O’Donoghue segment of SBS series Australian Biography 1994, Aboriginal Australia interview Feb. 1995, ‘This is your life’ (with transcript) 2000.

Prime Capital TV news, 1993 (Item NLA.MS-SAV009489) - Shelf-Tall OH1-19-014
1 item, Consumer formats - VHS, S-VHS etc

Media Monitors

ATSIC 'Day One' Address to Staff (Item NLA.MS-SAV009490) - Shelf-Tall OH1-19-014
1 item, VHS PAL Duration 6.30 mins, Consumer formats - VHS, S-VHS etc

Lowitja O'Donoghue and Bill Grey: National Recording Studios

Australian Biography (Item NLA.MS-SAV009491) - Shelf-Tall OH1-19-014
1 item, VHS Duration 26 :45 mins, Consumer formats - VHS, S-VHS etc

Lowitja O'Donoghue: Film Australia

This is your life EP: Lowitja O'Donoghue 5/8/00 (Item NLA.MS-SAV009493) - Shelf-Tall OH1-19-014
1 item, VHS, Consumer formats - VHS, S-VHS etc

For T.I.Y.L Nine Network

United Nations speech at the general assembly 1993, 1993 (Item NLA.MS-SAV009742) - Shelf-Tall OH1-19-014
1 item, Sony, Consumer formats - VHS, S-VHS etc
Lowitja O'Donoghue National Press Club (Item NLA.MS-SAV009497) - Cassette-Box 497
1 item, Compact cassette tape

NJP-Monitair: O/B: Patrick Fletcher

Aboriginal Australia February, 1995 (Item NLA.MS-SAV009487) - Shelf-Tall OH1-19-014
1 item, E10J1T, Consumer formats - VHS, S-VHS etc

Interview with Lowitja O'Donoghue ATSIC chair

Face the Press - 6-12-90, 1990 (Item NLA.MS-SAV009488) - Shelf-Tall OH1-19-014
1 item, VHS DX Dynamicros, Consumer formats - VHS, S-VHS etc

T O'Shane AG/Chairperson

National Australia Day Council Compile Ceremony (Item NLA.MS-SAV009492) - Shelf-Tall OH1-19-014
1 item, VHS AUSMAG Duration 82 minutes, Consumer formats - VHS, S-VHS etc
SBS - Lowitja O'Donoghue biography (Item NLA.MS-SAV009494) - Shelf-Tall OH1-19-014
1 item, VHS - Chappele tape - professional, Consumer formats - VHS, S-VHS etc

SBS

Peter Read Collection, 1988 (Item NLA.MS-SAV009495) - Cassette-Box 497
1 item, TDK AD-X 90, Compact cassette tape

Lowitja O'Donoghue 28/7/1988

O'Donoghue debates (Item NLA.MS-SAV009496) - Cassette-Box 497
1 item, Sony EF60, Compact cassette tape

Series. Cards and invitations, 1988-2005

Personal and official invitations, including to Government House and functions in connection with awards and honours, 1988-2005 (File 1) - Box 4
Personal and official cards, including large number received on retirement from ATSIC and subsequent illness 1996, 1996 (File 2) - Box 4

Series. Notebooks and diary schedules, 1980-2006

Miscellaneous notes and correspondence (File 1-3) - Box 5
Diary schedules (meetings, lectures etc) 1996-1997, 1999-2000, 2004, 2006, 1996-2006 (File 4) - Box 5
Notebooks x18 (most with only a few pages used) and some loose notes - mainly untitled and undated, with informal notes for and on various meetings, conferences, issues, organizations, movements and (occasionally) individuals; See also notes on ATSIC meetings in box 19, 1980s-1990s (File 5) - Box 5

Series. Speeches, 1978-2011

Speeches, addresses and lectures given by O'Donoghue, 1978-1994 (File 1) - Box 6

1978-1994; 1987-1989; 1990-1991; 1993-1994

Speeches, addresses and lectures given by O'Donoghue, 1978-1994 (File 2) - Box 6

1978-1994; 1987-1989; 1990-1991; 1993-1994

Speeches, addresses and lectures given by O'Donoghue, 1978-1994 (File 3) - Box 6

1978-1994; 1990-1991; 1993-1994

Speeches, addresses and lectures given by O'Donoghue, 1978-1994 (File 4) - Box 6

1978-1994; 1990-1991; 1993-1994

National Press Club Address May, 1992 (File 5) - Box 6
One Nation: Promise or Paradox?, 1992 (Item NLA.MS-SAV009741) - Shelf-Tall OH1-19-014
1 item, VHS, Consumer formats - VHS, S-VHS etc

National Press Club Address May 1992

Speeches, addresses and lectures given by O'Donoghue, 1998-2001 (File 6) - Box 7

1998; 1999; 2000; 2001

Speeches, addresses and lectures given by O'Donoghue, 1989-2001 (File 7) - Box 7

1978-1994; 1990-1991; 1993-1994

Speeches, addresses and lectures given by O'Donoghue, 1989-2001 (File 8) - Box 7

1978-1994; 1990-1991; 1993-1994

Speeches, addresses and lectures given by O'Donoghue, 2002-2003 (File 9) - Box 8
Speeches, addresses and lectures given by O'Donoghue, 2002-2003 (File 10) - Box 8
Speeches, addresses and lectures given by O'Donoghue, 2002-2003 (File 11) - Box 8
Speeches, addresses and lectures given by O'Donoghue, 2002-2003 (File 12) - Box 8
Speeches, addresses and lectures given by O'Donoghue, 2004-2011 (File 13) - Box 9
Speeches, addresses and lectures given by O'Donoghue, 2004-2011 (File 14) - Box 9
Speeches, addresses and lectures given by O'Donoghue, 2004-2011 (File 15) - Box 9
Speeches, addresses and lectures given by O'Donoghue, 2004-2011 (File 16) - Box 9
Complete set of speeches etc given while Chairperson of ATSIC, bound in 3 vols, 1990-1996 (File 17) - Box 10

Series. Colebrook papers, 1940-2007

Papers relating to the history of the Colebrook Children's Home, 1940-2007 (File 1) - Box 11

Includes lists 1943-72; copy of UAM submission to the Stolen Generation enquiry (undated); series of eulogies (many by O'Donoghue) of people associated with Colebrook; papers relating to the acquisition of the property for the Colebrook Community Centre 1988; papers and photographs relating to the Stolen Generations memorial 1998 (and memorial service 2007)

Papers relating to the history of the Colebrook Children's Home, 1940-2007 (File 2) - Box 11

Includes lists 1943-72; copy of UAM submission to the Stolen Generation enquiry (undated); series of eulogies (many by O'Donoghue) of people associated with Colebrook; papers relating to the acquisition of the property for the Colebrook Community Centre 1988; papers and photographs relating to the Stolen Generations memorial 1998 (and memorial service 2007)

Added file of research material (with copies of archival documents) compiled by Stephen Watkins (File 11) - Box 11
Colebrook Children's Home - memorial address and papers, 1940-2007 (File 3) - Box 11
Removal of Aboriginal children - publications, 1997 (File 4) - Box 11
Colebrook Children's Home - memorial address eulogies, and papers, 1940-2007 (File 5) - Box 11
Colebrook Community Centre Inc, 1989-2003 (File 6) - Box 11
Eulogies and papers, 1989-2003 (File 7) - Box 11
Grieving mother memorial, 1999 (File 8) - Box 11
Oodnadatta genealogies - published, 1988 (File 9) - Box 11
Colebrook Cards, 2000 (File 10) - Box 11
Album of photographs of the Colebrook Home, 1940s-1960s (File 12) - Box 12

1940s-1950s

Photographs taken at a Dedication Ceremony, 1997 (File 13) - Box 12

Ceremony held at Colebrook

Colebrook Community Centre Inc. and History of Quorn, 1948-2001 (File 14) - Box 12
Published history on Quorn and Oodnadatta, 1948-2001 (File 15) - Box 12

Includes related articles

Colebrook United Meeting notes, 1982-1984 (File 16) - Box 12

Meeting notes, minutes and agendas

Volume: Munyi's Daughter: A Spirited Brumby, Nancy Barne, 2000 (File 17) - Box 12
Colebrook United, 1982 (File 18) - Box 12
(CD) Colebrook, Eden Hills Submissions, 1957-1963, 1957 (File 19)
Colebrook home Eden Hills : 1957-1963 (Item NLA.MS-DM001520) - Digital-Carriers-Box 42
1 item, TDK CD-R74 - 650 mb, Data CD (any content on recordable CD-R)

Series. Nursing career, 1950-2005

Papers relating to O'Donoghue's nursing career, 1950-2005 (File 1) - Box 12

Includes, the DVD 'In our own right', photographs, publications on nursing, many specifically referring to O'Donoghue, including Black Australian nurses stories 2005; certificates, appointments and references, and later recognition, reunions, conferences, etc

Nursing certificates, appointments and references, 1950-1995 (File 2) - Box 12
Nursing papers and publications, 1963-1998 (File 3) - Box 12

Includes abms directory, dedication papers, annual report, 'Black Australian nurses stories 2005' and conference publications

DVD 'In our own right', 2007 (File 4)
"In our own right": Black Australian Nurses' Stories, 2007 (Item NLA.MS-DM001521) - Digital-Carriers-Box 42
1 item, Data DVD (any content of recordable DVD-R)

The Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses

Series. Aboriginal Hostels Ltd, 1975-1994

Copies of official correspondence, 1982-1988 (File 1) - Box 13

Includes reports, agenda papers, briefings

Copies of official correspondence, 1982-1988 (File 2) - Box 13

Reports, agenda papers, briefings

Copies of official correspondence, 1982-1988 (File 3) - Box 13
Copies of official correspondence, 1982-1988 (File 4) - Box 13
Copies of official correspondence, 1993 (File 5) - Box 13
Annual reports, 1975-1994 (File 8-9) - Box 14

1975-76 and 1981/2-1988/89, 1992/3, 1994-95, 1995-96 Hostel News 1982-83,1987-88, 1993-94, and other AHL publications

Annual reports, 1975-1994 (File 9) - Box 14

1975-76 and 1981/2-1988/89, 1992/3, 1994-95, 1995-96 Hostel News 1982-83,1987-88, 1993-94, and other AHL publications

Series. Outback Areas Community Development Trust, 1987-1988

Notes (ms) on meetings c.1987, 1987-1988 (File 1) - Box 14

Series. Aboriginal Development Commission, 1980-1990

Membership of Boards and Authorities, 1983-1988 (File 1-5) - Box 15

Notes, copies of policy, discussion and agenda papers, speeches and symposia proceedings (and preceding general enquiries into Aboriginal affairs)

Aboriginal Affairs Portfolio Meeting, 1983-1988 (File 2) - Box 15
Policy, discussion and agenda papers, 1983-1988 (File 3) - Box 15

Includes speeches and symposia proceedings (and preceding general enquiries into Aboriginal affairs)

Policy, discussion and agenda papers, 1983-1988 (File 4) - Box 15

Includes speeches and symposia proceedings (and preceding general enquiries into Aboriginal affairs)

Policy, discussion and agenda papers, 1983-1988 (File 5) - Box 15
Debates (Hansard), audit, review, performance report, 1988-1989 (File 6) - Box 16
Debates (Hansard), audit, review, performance report, 1988-1989 (File 7) - Box 16
Debates (Hansard), audit, review, performance report, 1988-1989 (File 8) - Box 16
Debates (Hansard), audit, review, performance report, 1983-1988 (File 9) - Box 16
Debates (Hansard), audit, review, performance report, 1983-1988 (File 10) - Box 16
Annual reports, 1980-1981 (File 11) - Box 17
Annual reports, 1989-1990 (File 12) - Box 17
ADC Newsletter, 1985-1990 (File 13) - Box 17

Series. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC), 1988 - 2006

Copies of agenda papers, minutes, meeting schedules, submissions, notes on meetings and meeting protocols. Some notes are about ATSIC after O'Donoghue's tenure as Chairperson], 1988-2006

ATSIC 'history' (File 1) - Box 18
Correspondence, notebook and papers to the chair. Revised program structure, 1990-1998 (File 2) - Box 18
Revised program structure, 1988 (File 3) - Box 18
Draft budget, 1991-1992 (File 4) - Box 18
File - Chairperson, 1991 (File 5) - Box 18
Minutes, 1991 (File 6) - Box 18
Interim report, 1991 (File 7) - Box 18
Commission manual, 1991 (File 8) - Box 18
Disputed election, 1992 (File 9) - Box 18
Norfolk Island, 1993 (File 10) - Box 18
Co-locate State and Metro Offices, 1992 (File 11) - Box 18
Submission to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs, Inquiry into Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander Language Maintenance, 9 November 1990 (File 12) - Box 18
Confirmation of titles to land, 1993 (File 13) - Box 18
10th Meeting, 1991 (File 14) - Box 18
Commission meeting with PM, 1990-1991 (File 15) - Box 18
Copies of meeting papers and submissions, 1993-1994 (File 16) - Box 19

Includes file of papers relating to Mabo case

Copies of meeting papers and submissions, 1993-1994 (File 17) - Box 19

Includes file of papers relating to Mabo case

Copies of meeting papers and submissions, 1993-1994 (File 18) - Box 19

Includes file of papers relating to Mabo case

Copies of meeting papers and submissions, 1993-1994 (File 19) - Box 19

Includes file of papers relating to Mabo case

Copies of meeting papers and submissions, 1993-1994 (File 20) - Box 19

Includes file of papers relating to Mabo case

Copies of meeting papers and submissions, 1993-1994 (File 21) - Box 19

Includes file of papers relating to Mabo case

Copies of meeting papers and submissions, 1994-1996 (File 22-33) - Box 20

Also contains file of newspaper cuttings relating to Herron

Newspaper cuttings relating to ATSIC, 1992-1996 (File 34-39) - Box 21
ATSIC annual reports and other publications, 1989-1997 (File 40-42) - Box 22
ATSIC Reporter and other publications (File 42-44) - Box 23
Copies of meeting papers and submissions, 1994-1996 (File 23) - Box 20
Copies of meeting papers and submissions, 1994-1996 (File 24) - Box 20
Copies of meeting papers and submissions, 1994-1996 (File 25) - Box 20
Copies of meeting papers and submissions, 1994-1996 (File 25) - Box 20
Copies of meeting papers and submissions, 1994-1996 (File 26) - Box 20
Copies of meeting papers and submissions, 1994-1996 (File 26) - Box 20
Copies of meeting papers and submissions, 1994-1996 (File 27) - Box 20
Copies of meeting papers and submissions, 1994-1996 (File 27) - Box 20
Copies of meeting papers and submissions, 1994-1996 (File 27a) - Box 20
Copies of meeting papers and submissions, 1994-1996 (File 28) - Box 20
Copies of meeting papers and submissions, 1994-1996 (File 29) - Box 20
Copies of meeting papers and submissions, 1994-1996 (File 30) - Box 20
Copies of meeting papers and submissions, 1994-1996 (File 31) - Box 20
Copies of meeting papers and submissions, 1994-1996 (File 32) - Box 20
Copies of meeting papers and submissions, 1994-1996 (File 33) - Box 20

Series. National Aboriginal Commission (NAC), 1977-1986

O'Donoghue's pencil case, 1977-1986 (File 1) - Box 24
Working papers, notes on meetings and elections, 1977-1986 (File 2) - Box 24

Includes newsletters (1980-83) and other printed material, newspaper cuttings, photographs of Commission members

Working papers, notes on meetings and elections, 1977-1986 (File 3) - Box 24

Includes report of March 1983 by Coombs and minority report by O'Donoghue 1985), notes on elections, newsletters (1980-83), newspaper cuttings and other printed material

Working papers, notes on meetings and elections, 1977-1986 (File 4) - Box 24

Includes report of March 1983 by Coombs and minority report by O'Donoghue 1985), notes on elections, newsletters (1980-83), newspaper cuttings and other printed material

Working papers, notes on meetings and elections, 1977-1986 (File 5) - Box 24

Includes report of March 1983 by Coombs and minority report by O'Donoghue 1985), notes on elections, newsletters (1980-83), newspaper cuttings and other printed material

Working papers, notes on meetings and elections, 1977-1986 (File 6) - Box 24

Includes report of March 1983 by Coombs and minority report by O'Donoghue 1985), notes on elections, newsletters (1980-83), newspaper cuttings and other printed material

Working papers, notes on meetings and elections, 1977-1986 (File 7) - Box 24

Includes report of March 1983 by Coombs and minority report by O'Donoghue 1985), notes on elections, newsletters (1980-83), newspaper cuttings and other printed material

Series. Associations and activism, 1986-2009

1967 Referendum, 1986-2007 (File 1) - Box 25

Published history and anniversary celebrations 1997 and 2007

1967 Referendum, 1986-2007 (File 2) - Box 25

Published history and anniversary celebrations 1997 and 2007

1967 Referendum - 40th anniversary, 2007 (File)
40th Anniversary 1967 Referendum, 2007 (Item NLA.MS-DM001522) - Digital-Carriers-Box 42
1 item, Data CD (any content on recordable CD-R)

A tribute to the Campaigners for the 1967 Referendum

Aboriginal Community College (File 3) - Box 25
Republic Advisory Committee 1993-95, 1993-1995 (File 4) - Box 25

Includes personal letter from Paul Keating

Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation, 1991-1997 (File 5) - Box 25

Included 1991, 1993, 1996, 2000; Review of ATSI Commission Act 1997

Aboriginal flag, 1986 (File 7-8) - Box 25
Tall ships, 1986 (File 8) - Box 25
Sorry Day book South Australia 26 May 1998 (copy), 1998-1999 (File 9) - Box 25
Journey of healing, 1998-1999 (File 10) - Box 25
Rio Tinto CRA Aboriginal Foundation 1998-2003, 1998-2003 (File 11) - Box 25
Aboriginal delegation visit to the United Kingdom 1999, 1999-2008 (File 12) - Box 26

Includes itinerary, addresses, photographs: also misc. papers on child migration to Australia

Aboriginal delegation visit to the United Kingdom 1999, 1999-2008 (File 13) - Box 26

Includes itinerary, addresses, photographs: also misc. papers on child migration to Australia

Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture 1999, 1996-2001 (File 14) - Box 26

Also includes $5 note (with mint copy note) to mark change in 2001 (recognition of role in Australia's New Federation]

Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture 1999, 1996-2001 (File 15) - Box 26

Also includes $5 note (with mint copy note) to mark change in 2001 (recognition of role in Australia's New Federation)

CRC Aboriginal and Tropical Health 2001 (including Fraser's letter agreeing to be Patron), 2001 (File 16) - Box 26
Institute of Post-Colonial Studies 2002 (letter from Michael Kirby); CSIRO 2002 (membership of Council), 2002 (File 17) - Box 26
Conference on Domestic Violence 2003, 2003-2007 (File 18) - Box 26

Proceedings of Northern Territory conference; reconciliation week; Indigenous election issues

Conference on Domestic Violence 2003, 2003-2007 (File 19) - Box 26

Proceedings of Northern Territory conference; reconciliation week; Indigenous election issues

Conference on Domestic Violence 2003, 2003-2007 (File 20) - Box 26

Proceedings of Northern Territory conference; reconciliation week; Indigenous election issues

Conference on Domestic Violence 2003, 2003-2007 (File 21) - Box 26

Proceedings of Northern Territory conference; reconciliation week; Indigenous election issues

Dunstan Foundation, 2007-2008 (File 22) - Box 26

Inaugural Lowitja O'Donoghue Oration (booklet)

Australia 2020 'Think Big' (Rudd initiative), 2007-2008 (File 23) - Box 26
Australia 2020 Summit invitation, 2004-2008 (File 24) - Box 26

Includes Lowitja Institute brochure; Otherway Centre 2008

Australia 2020 Summit invitation, 2004-2008 (File 25) - Box 26

Includes Lowitja Institute brochure; Otherway Centre 2008

Flag committee; Notes on refugees, 2006 (File 26) - Box 26
Flag committee; Notes on refugees, 2006 (File 27) - Box 26
NITV (broadcast launch video) (File 28)
NITV official launch - beaming in the Bush, 2007 (Item NLA.MS-DM001523) - Digital-Carriers-Box 42
1 item, 60 minutes, Data DVD (any content of recordable DVD-R)

The Official Stage One Broadcast Launch

Constitutional Convention Feb 1998, 1998 (File 29) - Box 27

Proceedings

Constitutional Convention Feb 1998, 1998 (File 30) - Box 27

Proceedings

Constitutional Convention Feb 1998, 1998 (File 31) - Box 27

Proceedings

Constitutional Convention 1998, 1998-2009 (File 32) - Box 28

Papers and newspaper cuttings

Reforming the Constitution seminar 2008, 2008 (File 33) - Box 28
Proposed changes to constitution, 2008 (File 34) - Box 28
Citizen's Parliament 2008-9, 2001-2009 (File 35) - Box 28
A Nation united - 2 May 2001, 2001 (File 36) - Box 28
National Indigenous Advisory Committee, 1998-2000 (File 37) - Box 29

Papers 1998-99 and printed material, photographs, memorabilia related to the 2000 Sydney Olympics and Paralympics

National Indigenous Advisory Committee, 1998-2000 (File 38) - Box 29

Papers 1998-99 and printed material, photographs, memorabilia related to the 2000 Sydney Olympics and Paralympics

National Indigenous Advisory Committee, 1998-2000 (File 39) - Box 29

Papers 1998-99 and printed material, photographs, memorabilia related to the 2000 Sydney Olympics and Paralympics

National Indigenous Advisory Committee, 1998-2000 (File 40)

Papers 1998-99 and printed material, photographs, memorabilia related to the 2000 Sydney Olympics and Paralympics

National Indigenous Advisory Committee,, 1998-2000 (File 41) - Box 29

Papers 1998-99 and printed material, photographs, memorabilia related to the 2000 Sydney Olympics and Paralympics

Series. United Nations, 1991-1996

Papers of Working Group on Indigenous People 1991, 1991-1996 (File 1) - Box 30

Includes Statement by O'Donoghue

Papers of Working Group on Indigenous People, 1991-1996 (File 2) - Box 30

World Congress on Human Rights and International year of the World's Indigenous Peoples 1993 (mainly printed material)

Papers of Working Group on Indigenous People, 1991-1996 (File 3) - Box 30

Working group on Indigenous populations brief and related papers (1995)

Papers of Working Group on Indigenous People, 1991-1996 (File 4) - Box 30

Draft declaration on the rights of Indigenous peoples (1996)

Photographs and travel memorabilia (File 5) - Box 30

Various dates and locations

Photographs and travel memorabilia (File 6) - Box 30

Various dates and locations

Photographs and travel memorabilia (File 7) - Box 30

Various dates and locations

Photographs and travel memorabilia (File 8) - Box 30

Various dates and locations

Photographs and travel memorabillia (File 9) - Box 30

Various dates and locations

Tape of O'Donoghue's UN speech 1993 (File 10) - Box 30

Numbering was 12

Series. Native Title

Copies of official memoranda, correspondence, drafts of amendments, notes on discussions, Cabinet papers etc. relating to Native Title Tribunal, Native Title Act and Land Fund Bill.

National ATSI Land fund (File 1) - Box 31

Involvement as Chairperson of ATSI and working closely with the Prime Minister and responsible Minister

Native Title Legislation 1, 1983-1993 (File 2) - Box 31

Involvement as Chairperson of ATSIC and working closely with the Prime Minister and responsible Minister

Native Title Legislation 2, 1983-1993 (File 3) - Box 31

Involvement as Chairperson of ATSIC and working closely with the Prime Minister and responsible Minister

Native Title Legislation 3, 1983-1993 (File 4) - Box 31

Involvement as Chairperson of ATSIC and working closely with the Prime Minister and responsible Minister

Aboriginal Health Services (File 5) - Box 31

Involvement as Chairperson of ATSIC and working closely with the Prime Minister and responsible Minister

Wik, 1997 (File 6) - Box 32

Involvement as Chairperson of ATSIC and working closely with the Prime Minister and responsible Minister

Aust's for native title - women for Wik, 1997 (File 7) - Box 32

Involvement as Chairperson of ATSIC and working closely with the Prime Minister and responsible Minister

Papers relating to native title bill, 1993 (File 8) - Box 32

Drafts and amendements

Papers relating to native title, 1996-1997 (File 9) - Box 32

Papers relating bill and amendements

Papers relating to native title, 1993-1996 (File 10) - Box 32

Papers relating bill and amendements

Papers relating to native title, 1997-1998 (File 11) - Box 33

Papers relating bill and amendements

Native Title Act conference, 1997 (File 12) - Box 33
APY- Anangu Pitantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara, 1980-2006 (File 13) - Box 33
Dispute with Mike Rann, 2005 (File 14) - Box 33
Weatherill re: APY, 2007 (File 15) - Box 33
Acts of 1978 and 1981, 1978-1991 (File 16) - Box 33

Relating to the Pitantjartjara; inquest into deaths

Photo of Yami Lester, 1995 (File 17) - Box 33

Anangu Pitantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara

Native Title, 1994-2002 (File 18) - Box 33

Series. Photographs, 1940-2000

Selection of photographs, 1940-2000 (File 1) - Box 34

Photos of O'Donoghue from childhood onwards. Many in her official roles: include photographs taken while giving addresses and receiving awards, during visit to Pitjantjatjara Lands 1995, at unveiling of portrait by Robert Hannaford

Selection of photographs, 1940-2000 (File 2) - Box 34

Photos of O'Donoghue from childhood onwards. Many in her official roles: include photographs taken while giving addresses and receiving awards, during visit to Pitjantjatjara Lands 1995, at unveiling of portrait by Robert Hannaford

Selection of photographs, 1940-2000 (File 3) - Box 34

Photos of O'Donoghue from childhood onwards. Many in her official roles: include photographs taken while giving addresses and receiving awards, during visit to Pitjantjatjara Lands 1995, at unveiling of portrait by Robert Hannaford

Albums of early photographs, 1940-1950 (File 4) - Box 34

Includes many loose items selected from large volume of material held by O'Donoghue

Photographs (File 6) - Box 34
Photographs (File 7) - Box 34

Unveiling of Hannaford portrait

Photographs (File 8) - Box 34

Lowitja Hostel opening

Photographs (File 9) - Box 34

Family portraits

Albums of early photographs (File 5) - Box 34

Includes many loose items selected from large volume of material held by O'Donoghue

Series. Honours and Awards, 1977-2013

Citations, medals, certificates, plaques, 1994 (File 1) - Box 35

Flinders University - Doctor of the University with address

Citations, medals, certificates, plaques, 1982 (File 2) - Box 35

CBE

Citations, medals, certificates, plaques, 1992 (File 3) - Box 35

South Australia Great Award

Citations, medals, certificates, plaques (File 4) - Box 35

Australian of the Year Award

Citations, medals, certificates, plaques (File 5) - Box 35

Australian National University

Citations, medals, certificates, plaques (File 6) - Box 35

Award of AO, AM and AC

Citations, medals, certificates, plaques (File 7) - Box 35

AO

Citations, medals, certificates, plaques (File 8) - Box 35

National Living Treasure

Citations, medals, certificates, plaques, 1998 (File 9) - Box 35

Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians

Citations, medals, certificates, plaques, 2001–2013 (File 10) - Box 36

Certificates and related papers

Citations, medals, certificates, plaques, 2001-2013 (File 11) - Box 36

Paul Harris Fellow certificate

Citations, medals, certificates, plaques, 2001-2013 (File 12) - Box 36

Order of Australia booklets

Citations, medals, certificates, plaques, 2001-2013 (File 13) - Box 36

Paul Harris boxed medal

Citations, medals, certificates, plaques, 2001-2013 (File 14) - Box 36

Royal Australasian College of Physicians boxed medal

Citations, medals, certificates, plaques, 2001-2013 (File 15) - Box 36

Captain Arthur Phillip outstanding Asutralian boxed medal

Citations, medals, certificates, plaques, 2001-2013 (File 16) - Box 36

Publications including Australian of the year

Citations, medals, certificates, plaques, 2001-2013 (File 17) - Box 36

Nominations for honours

Framed photographs taken at awards and honour - conferring ceremonies (File 18) - Box 37

Honorary Doctorate of Murdoch University

Framed photographs taken at awards and honour - conferring ceremonies (File 19) - Box 37

Photo of Australian of the Year Award

Framed photographs taken at awards and honour - conferring ceremonies (File 20) - Box 37

Ceremonial

Framed photographs taken at awards and honour - conferring ceremonies (File 21) - Box 37

Ceremonial

Framed photographs taken at awards and honour - conferring ceremonies (File 22) - Box 37

Church ceremony with clergy

Series. Significant Indigenous affairs articles, 1972-1996

Papers by Coombs, Perkins and others, 1972-1996 (File 1) - Box 38

Includes papers by H.C. Coombs 1972, Charles Perkins 1983, Sir William Deane 1996, Paul Keating 1996 and copies of printed Reports and Acts

Papers by Coombs, Perkins and others, 1972-1996 (File) - Box 38

Includes papers by H.C. Coombs 1972, Charles Perkins 1983, Sir William Deane 1996, Paul Keating 1996 and copies of printed Reports and Acts

Copies of Aboriginal News, Land Rights News and Identity (various dates) (File 3) - Box 38
Note in box says: contains additional speeches, Lowitja's response to Andrew Bolt, Aboriginal Hostels letter head for acceptance of Australian of the Year 1984, and notebook, 1984 (File 4) - Box 38

Series. Oversized objects, 1979-2005

Framed awards for contributions, 1989-2003 (File 1) - Folio-Box 39

Framed Honours and Awards recognising Lowitja's contributions to: Victim Support Australasia, Outback communities, the Australian Reonciliation convention, National Aboriginies' and Islander day Observance Committee; other awards include Duguid Memorial Lecture medallion 2003, Doctor of the University (Monash), Order of Australia, Centenary of Federation medal

Framed awards for contributions, 1989-2003 (File 2) - Folio-Box 39

Framed Honours and Awards recognising Lowitja's contributions to: Victim Support Australasia, Outback communities, the Australian Reonciliation convention, National Aboriginies' and Islander day Observance Committee; other awards include Duguid Memorial Lecture medallion 2003, Doctor of the University (Monash), Order of Australia, Centenary of Federation medal

Framed awards for contributions, 1989-2003 (File 3) - Folio-Box 39

Framed Honours and Awards recognising Lowitja's contributions to: Victim Support Australasia, Outback communities, the Australian Reonciliation convention, National Aboriginies' and Islander day Observance Committee; other awards include Duguid Memorial Lecture medallion 2003, Doctor of the University (Monash), Order of Australia, Centenary of Federation medal

Framed awards for contributions, 1989-2003 (File 4) - Folio-Box 39

Framed Honours and Awards recognising Lowitja's contributions to: Victim Support Australasia, Outback communities, the Australian Reonciliation convention, National Aboriginies' and Islander day Observance Committee; other awards include Duguid Memorial Lecture medallion 2003, Doctor of the University (Monash), Order of Australia, Centenary of Federation medal

Framed awards for contributions, 1989-2003 (File 5) - Folio-Box 39

Framed Honours and Awards recognising Lowitja's contributions to: Victim Support Australasia, Outback communities, the Australian Reonciliation convention, National Aboriginies' and Islander day Observance Committee; other awards include Duguid Memorial Lecture medallion 2003, Doctor of the University (Monash), Order of Australia, Centenary of Federation medal

Framed awards for contributions, 1989-2003 (File 6) - Folio-Box 39

Framed Honours and Awards recognising Lowitja's contributions to: Victim Support Australasia, Outback communities, the Australian Reonciliation convention, National Aboriginies' and Islander day Observance Committee; other awards include Duguid Memorial Lecture medallion 2003, Doctor of the University (Monash), Order of Australia, Centenary of Federation medal

Framed awards for contributions, 1989-2003 (File 8) - Folio-Box 39

Framed Honours and Awards recognising Lowitja's contributions to: Victim Support Australasia, Outback communities, the Australian Reonciliation convention, National Aboriginies' and Islander day Observance Committee; other awards include Duguid Memorial Lecture medallion 2003, Doctor of the University (Monash), Order of Australia, Centenary of Federation medal

Framed awards for contributions, 1989-2003 (File 8) - Folio-Box 39

Framed Honours and Awards recognising Lowitja's contributions to: Victim Support Australasia, Outback communities, the Australian Reonciliation convention, National Aboriginies' and Islander day Observance Committee; other awards include Duguid Memorial Lecture medallion 2003, Doctor of the University (Monash), Order of Australia, Centenary of Federation medal

Wedding and Olympic commemorative items, 1979-2000 (File 9) - Folio-Box 40

Wedding dress, decorations and corsage of Lowitja O'Donoghue (1979); Olympic and Paralympic tracksuits (2000); Silver engraved tray of appreciation from the Point Augusta Aboriginal Community

Wedding and Olympic commemorative items, 1979-2000 (File 10) - Folio-Box 40

Wedding dress, decorations and corsage of Lowitja O'Donoghue (1979); Olympic and Paralympic tracksuits (2000); Silver engraved tray of appreciation from the Point Augusta Aboriginal Community

Wedding and Olympic commemorative items, 1979-2000 (File 11) - Folio-Box 40

Wedding dress, decorations and corsage of Lowitja O'Donoghue (1979); Olympic and Paralympic tracksuits (2000); Silver engraved tray of appreciation from the Point Augusta Aboriginal Community

Wedding and Olympic commemorative items, 1979-2000 (File 12) - Folio-Box 40

Wedding dress, decorations and corsage of Lowitja O'Donoghue (1979); Olympic and Paralympic tracksuits (2000); Silver engraved tray of appreciation from the Point Augusta Aboriginal Community

Wedding and Olympic commemorative items, 1979-2000 (File 13) - Folio-Box 40

Wedding dress, decorations and corsage of Lowitja O'Donoghue (1979); Olympic and Paralympic tracksuits (2000); Silver engraved tray of appreciation from the Point Augusta Aboriginal Community

Wedding and Olympic commemorative items, 1979-2000 (File 14) - Folio-Box 40

Wedding dress, decorations and corsage of Lowitja O'Donoghue (1979); Olympic and Paralympic tracksuits (2000); Silver engraved tray of appreciation from the Point Augusta Aboriginal Community

Framed honours and awards, 1990-2003 (File 15) - Folio-Box 41

Includes and associated photographs, citation for the Companion of the Order of Australia 1999; Letter of thanks/citation from the Mungahn of Meripah (1 June 1990); University of Melbourne degree certificate 2003

Framed honours and awards, 1990-2003 (File 16) - Folio-Box 41

Including Citation for the Companion of the Order of Australia 1999; Letter of thanks and citation from the Mungahn of Meripah (1 June 1990); University of Melbourne degree certificate 2003; associated photographs

Framed honours and awards, 1990-2003 (File 17) - Folio-Box 41

Including Citation for the Companion of the Order of Australia 1999; Letter of thanks and citation from the Mungahn of Meripah (1 June 1990); University of Melbourne degree certificate 2003; associated photographs

Miscellaneous, 1982-1996 (File 18) - Folio-Box 42

'This is your life' album; Guest book from evening to honour Lowitja O'Donoghue; National Living treasure award; 1982 calendar of significant women; National Sorry Day Acknowledgement; Indigenous peoples International Administrators' Conference - Pictorial Record (1985); laminated photo of Lowitja O'Donoghue and others after 1996 election

miscellaneous, 1982-1996 (File 19) - Folio-Box 42

'This is your life' album; Guest book from evening to honour Lowitja O'Donoghue; National Living treasure award; 1982 calendar of significant women; National Sorry Day Acknowledgement; Indigenous peoples International Administrators' Conference - Pictorial Record (1985); laminated photo of Lowitja O'Donoghue and others after 1996 election

miscellaneous, 1982-1996 (File 20) - Folio-Box 42

'This is your life' album; Guest book from evening to honour Lowitja O'Donoghue; National Living treasure award; 1982 calendar of significant women; National Sorry Day Acknowledgement; Indigenous peoples International Administrators' Conference - Pictorial Record (1985); laminated photo of Lowitja O'Donoghue and others after 1996 election

miscellaneous, 1982-1996 (File 21) - Folio-Box 42

'This is your life' album; Guest book from evening to honour Lowitja O'Donoghue; National Living treasure award; 1982 calendar of significant women; National Sorry Day Acknowledgement; Indigenous peoples International Administrators' Conference - Pictorial Record (1985); laminated photo of Lowitja O'Donoghue and others after 1996 election

miscellaneous, 1982-1996 (File 22) - Folio-Box 42

'This is your life' album; Guest book from evening to honour Lowitja O'Donoghue; National Living treasure award; 1982 calendar of significant women; National Sorry Day Acknowledgement; Indigenous peoples International Administrators' Conference - Pictorial Record (1985); laminated photo of Lowitja O'Donoghue and others after 1996 election

miscellaneous, 1982-1996 (File 23) - Folio-Box 42

'This is your life' album; Guest book from evening to honour Lowitja O'Donoghue; National Living treasure award; 1982 calendar of significant women; National Sorry Day Acknowledgement; Indigenous peoples International Administrators' Conference - Pictorial Record (1985); laminated photo of Lowitja O'Donoghue and others after 1996 election

miscellaneous, 1982-1996 (File 24) - Folio-Box 42

'This is your life' album; Guest book from evening to honour Lowitja O'Donoghue; National Living treasure award; 1982 calendar of significant women; National Sorry Day Acknowledgement; Indigenous peoples International Administrators' Conference - Pictorial Record (1985); laminated photo of Lowitja O'Donoghue and others after 1996 election

Awards and appreciation, 1996-2005 (File 25) - Folio-Box 43

Papal award (Dame of the Order of St. Gregory the Great) 2005; Advance Australia Award; Booklet of letters of appreciation and farewell on departure from ATSIC 1996; The Australian Abo Call

Awards and appreciation, 1996-2005 (File 26) - Folio-Box 43

Papal award (Dame of the Order of St. Gregory the Great) 2005; Advance Australia Award; Booklet of letters of appreciation and farewell on departure from ATSIC 1996; The Australian Abo Call

Awards and appreciation, 1996-2005 (File 27) - Folio-Box 43

Papal award (Dame of the Order of St. Gregory the Great) 2005; Advance Australia Award; Booklet of letters of appreciation and farewell on departure from ATSIC 1996; The Australian Abo Call

Awards and appreciation, 1996-2005 (File 28) - Folio-Box 43

Papal award (Dame of the Order of St. Gregory the Great) 2005; Advance Australia Award; Booklet of letters of appreciation and farewell on departure from ATSIC 1996; The Australian Abo Call

2000 Olympics - Relay torches, 2000 (File 29) - Piece 44

from Sydney 2000 Olympics and Paralympics

2000 Olympics - Relay torches, 2000 (File 44a) - Piece 44
Degree Law University of Notra Dame, 2001 (File 31) - Map-Folio 45
Doctor of University of Queensland Technology, 1996-2001 (File 32) - Map-Folio 45

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