Guide to the Papers of Lowitja O'Donoghue

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MS 10445

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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)]'.

Content advisory notice:

Please be advised that this collection contains content of a sensitive nature, in relation to child sexual abuse and mentions of other forms of violence that may cause distress.

Cultural sensitivity advisory notice:

Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this collection may contain distressing and/or culturally sensitive content including the names, images and recordings of people who have passed away and accounts of colonisation, dispossession, violence, the Stolen Generations and mentions of genocide. Please also be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions within these works which reflect the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.

ICIP identification notice:

This collection contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples (including the Yankunytjatjara people and Pitjantjatjara people). Restrictions on access and use of this material may apply. Contact the National Library of Australia for further information. Details are provided in the finding aid at the file level.

First Nation community names

Throughout the description of the Papers of Lowitja O'Donoghue; the National Library has used AustLang when referencing First Nation communities. AustLang is a resource maintained by the Australian Institute of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS). It provides a controlled vocabulary of persistent identifiers, a thesaurus of languages and peoples and information about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages assembled from referenced sources. AustLang headings combine an alpha-numeric code, assigned by AIATSIS to each language variety, and a reference name reflecting community preferred name and spelling.

For example – when referring to the Yankunytjatja people: the cataloguer has written "Yankuntjatjara people [Yankunytjatjara people C4]". "Yankuntjatjara people" is the spelling used on the collection material and "Yankunytjatjara people C4" is the AustLang heading. C4 is the heading's alpha-numeric identifier, which remains persistent even though the heading text may be updated over time, for example if the name or spelling of a language variety changes according to community preference.

Item Descriptions

Class. Consignment received 2013, 1940 - 2013

Series. Biographical, 1975-2013

This series is comprised of material relating to biographical and personal information of Professor Lowitja O'Donoghue. Many of the documents relate to O'Donoghue's roles as chair of Aboriginal Hostels, chair of Aboriginal Development Commission and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC); and her work as public servant for both the federal government of Australia and state government of South Australia. Including curricula vitae, correspondence, short biographies and newspaper clippings. The newspaper clippings cover a variety of topics in relation to O'Donoghue's career and advocacy; including speculation surrounding who Paul Keating would appoint as the next Governor General of Australia following The Honourable William George Hayden's retirement. This series also includes personal documents relating to O'Donoghue including her passports, school reports and correspondence regarding obtaining a birth certificate.

Cultural sensitivity advisory notice:

Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this series may contain distressing and/or culturally sensitive content including the names and images of people who have passed away and accounts of colonisation, the Stolen Generations and mentions of genocide. Please also be aware it contains language, terms and descriptions that could cause offence and may not be considered appropriate today.

ICIP identification notice:

This series contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples. Details are provided at the file level.

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

Scope and contents: Includes birth certificates, school certificates and reports (1945-1947).

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

Scope and contents: This file includes a copy of the Maiden Speech by Pauline Hanson (Member for Oxley) and Response by Peter Nugent (Member for Aston) from September 1996.

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

Scope and contents: Includes birth certificates (1945-1947).

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

Scope and contents: Includes school certificates and reports (1945-1947).

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

Scope and contents: Regards possible nomination as Governor-General 1995-1996.

Personal documents including passports (2) (File 9) - Box 1

Cultural sensitivity advisory notice: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this file may contain content that is distressing and/or culturally sensitive including documentation for Edwin Harrold Billey's exemption from the provisions of the Aborigines Act (1934 - 1939).

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

Content advisory notice: this file contains content of a sensitive nature, in relation to child sexual abuse, that may cause distress.

Scope and contents: Regarding 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)

Scope and contents: Arranged and composed by Fred Penny.

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

Content advisory notice: this file contains content of a sensitive nature, in relation to child sexual abuse, that may cause distress.

Cultural sensitivity advisory notice: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this file may contain content that is distressing and/or culturally sensitive including personal accounts of being part of the Stolen Generations and primary source material on the United Aborigines Mission and the Aborigines Protection Board. Please also be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions within these works which reflect the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples.

Scope and contents: 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

Scope and contents: 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

Cultural sensitivity advisory notice: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this file may contain content that is distressing and/or culturally sensitive. Please be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions within these works which reflect the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples. The ICIP comes in the form of newspaper clippings featuring First Nations art.

Scope and contents: Articles about and references to O'Donoghue and the organizations with which she was associated.

Biographical (File 19) - Box 2

Cultural sensitivity advisory notice: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this file may contain content that is distressing and/or culturally sensitive. Please be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions within these works which reflect the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.

Press Clippings - Lowitja O'Donoghue AC CBE DSG, 1985 (File 20) - Box 3

Cultural sensitivity advisory notice: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this file may contain content that is distressing and/or culturally sensitive including accounts of being part of the Stolen Generations. Please also be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions within these works which reflect the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.

Published books and articles about O'Donoghue, 1975-2006 (File 21) - Box 3

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of the Yankunytjatjara people C4. The ICIP comes in the form of dreamtime stories and a personal history.

Scope and contents: 60th birthday messages; Australian Biography III research document, 1975-2006.

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

Scope and contents: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of the Yankunytjatjara people C4. The ICIP comes in the form of dreamtime stories and a personal history.

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

Scope and contents: Included is an unpublished paper by Sally Weaver with reference to the "O'Donoghue model" 1981.

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

Scope and contents: Included is 60th birthday messages.

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

Scope and contents: Video and cassette tapes of programs, including recording for CAP TV News in September 1993, Lowitja O'Donoghue segment of SBS [Special Broadcasting Service] 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

Scope and contents: 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

Scope and contents: 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

Scope and contents: 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

Scope and contents: 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

Scope and contents: 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

Scope and contents: 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

Scope and contents: 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

Scope and contents: SBS

Peter Read Collection, 1988 (Item NLA.MS-SAV009495) - Cassette-Box 497

1 item, TDK AD-X 90, Compact cassette tape

Scope and contents: 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

This series is comprised of invitations and cards addressed to Professor Lowitja O'Donoghue; including both personal and official invitations and correspondence. Many of the included cards are Christmas and season greetings cards, including two Christmas cards from Minister Bob Hawke and Hazel Hawke (1989 and 1991). The official invites include invitations from Government House and invitations to the annual opening of the Parliament of Australia.

ICIP identification notice:

This series contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples. Details are provided at the file level.

Personal and official invitations, including to Government House and functions in connection with awards and honours, 1988-2005 (File 1) - Box 4

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples (including the Arrernte people C8, Tiwi people N20, Yankunytjatjara people C4, Pitjantjatjara people C6 and the Walmajarri people A66). The ICIP comes in the form of cards featuring art by First Nations people.

Personal and official cards, including large number received on retirement from ATSIC and subsequent illness 1996, 1996 (File 2) - Box 4

Personal and official cards and invitations, ca. 1991 (File 3) - Box 4

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples (including the Yapa people C15, Tiwi people N20, Yankunytjatjara people C4, Pitjantjatjara people C6 and the Worimi people). The ICIP comes in the form of cards featuring art by First Nations people.

Official invitations and cards including to Government House and functions, c. 1986 - 1995 (File 4) - Box 4

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples (including the Tiwi people N20, Gälpu people N139, and the Pintupi people C10). The ICIP comes in the form of cards featuring art by First Nations people.

Invitation to the Prime Minister's XI one-day cricket match, 2 December 1993 (Item 5) - Box 4

Scope and contents: The invite is inscribed on a miniature cricket bat. Inscription reads: "Lois O'Donoghue CBE is cordially invited to attend the Prime Minister's XI one-day cricket match (vs. South Africa) on Thursday, 2.12.93, as Optus' guest."

Series. Notebooks and diary schedules, 1980-2006

This series is comprised mainly of Professor Lowitja O'Donoghue's notebooks and diary schedules. The notebooks include informal notes that O'Donoghue took during her professional career as chair of Aboriginal Hostels, chair of Aboriginal Development Commission and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC); including notes on meetings, proposed budgets, and other issues. This series also includes some miscellaneous correspondence including several requests from university and school students to converse with O'Donoghue as part of their research projects.

ICIP identification notice:

This series contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples. Details are provided at the file level.

Miscellaneous notes and correspondence (File 1-3) - Box 5

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples.

Scope and contents: This file includes a draft copy of Legendary Tales of the Australian Aborigines by David Unaipon (2001 edition).

Related Materials

For related material held by the National Library see the following: Legendary tales of the Australian Aborigines / David Unaipon ; edited by Stephen Muecke and Adam Shoemaker.

Diary schedules (meetings, lectures etc), 1996-1997, 1999-2000, 2004, 2006 (File 4) - Box 5

18 notebooks (most with only a few pages used) and some loose notes, 1980s-1990s (File 5) - Box 5

Scope and contents: The notebooks and loose notes are 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.

Series. Speeches, 1978 - 2011

This series is comprised of speeches, addresses and lectures given by Professor Lowitja O'Donoghue for the most part ordered chronologically. Many of the speeches relate to O'Donoghue's roles as chair of Aboriginal Hostels, chair of Aboriginal Development Commission and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC). O'Donoghue's speeches reflect her role as an advocate for Indigenous rights, with a focus on improving health, housing, education and overall welfare outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. O'Donoghue also advocated for the rights of refugees seeking asylum in Australia and equality for women.

Majority of the items in this series are speeches given by O'Donoghue; whenever there was material not by O'Donoghue a note has been added at the file level.

Cultural sensitivity advisory notice:

Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this series may contain distressing and/or culturally sensitive content including the names and images of people who have passed away and accounts of colonisation, frontier conflict, the Stolen Generations, Indigenous deaths in custody and mentions of genocide. It also contains language, terms and descriptions that could cause offence and may not be considered appropriate today.

ICIP identification notice:

This series contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples (including the Yankunytjatjara people, Gaagudju people, Pitjantjatjara people, Ngarrindjeri people, Kaurna people and the Gija / Kija people). Details are provided at the file level.

First Nation community names

Throughout the description of the Speeches series of the Papers of Lowitja O'Donoghue; the National Library has used AustLang when referencing First Nation communities. AustLang is a resource maintained by the Australian Institute of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS). It provides a controlled vocabulary of persistent identifiers, a thesaurus of languages and peoples and information about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages assembled from referenced sources. AustLang headings combine an alpha-numeric code, assigned by AIATSIS to each language variety, and a reference name reflecting community preferred name and spelling.

Speeches, addresses and lectures given by O'Donoghue, 1978 - 1986 (File 1a) - Box 6

Cultural sensitivity advisory notice: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this file may contain content that is culturally sensitive including accounts of colonisation and mentions of genocide.

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of the Yankuntjatjara people [Yankunytjatjara people C4]; and mentions the language group Nangikurrungurr. The ICIP comes in the form of a personal history and the experiences of growing up on Country.

Scope and contents: Some of the speeches included in this file were presented to: The Federation of Aboriginal Women, International Association for Volunteer Effort, an address to the Catholic women of the St. Francis Xavier Mission, India Australia Association of Canberra, and a graduation address for student nurses from the Royal Adelaide Hospital. Several of the speeches were given in O'Donoghue's position as Chairperson of Aboriginal Hostels Limited and during her tenure as Australian of the Year. The speeches cover a variety of topics including women's liberation and the socio-economic conditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The file includes two copies of National Agenda for Women : the Commonwealth's plan of action for advancing the status of women towards the year 2000, an address given by then Prime Minister Bob Hawke, on 28 November 1985.

Related Materials

Flashcards of speeches given by O'Donoghue during her tenure as Australian of the Year 1985, 1985 - 1986 (File 1b) - Box 6

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of the Gaagudju people. The ICIP comes in the form of an account of the traditional methods Bluey Ilkarr and his wife Susie Aladjingu used for creating artworks.

Scope and contents: The speeches included in this file were all presented during O'Donoghue's tenure as Australian of the Year 1985; some of the speeches in this file were presented to: an opening of the Oenpellie at the Aboriginal Heritage Gallery (Darwin), Australia Day Presentation (Darwin, 29 January 1986), and a book launch for Invisible Histories by Geoff Page. The speeches cover a variety of topics including the socio-economic conditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the benefits of their traditional knowledge, the fight for land rights (including the return of Uluru to the Traditional Owners, the Yankunytjatjara and Pitjantjatjara people), Australia Day and the upcoming Bicentenary Celebrations.

Speeches, addresses and lectures given by O'Donoghue mainly about housing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, 1987 - 1989 (File 2) - Box 6

Scope and contents: Some of the speeches included in this file were presented to the National Human Rights Congress, the National Aboriginal Housing Conference, a Charles Perkins Testimonial Lunch, and the ATSIC [Australian and Torres Strait Islander Commission] Planning Conference. The speeches cover a variety of topics with a focus on homelessness and housing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The file includes a copy of Address to the Australian Society of Labor Lawyers, an address given by Shirley McPherson, then Chairman of the Aboriginal Development Commission, on the 28th of August 1988.

Speeches, addresses and lectures given by O'Donoghue as Chairperson of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC), 1990 - 1991 (File 3) - Box 6

Scope and contents: This file contains a speech delivered by O'Donoghue on the occasion of the transfer of the Merapah Station from the Queensland Government, to its Traditional Owners the Mungkanah people [Wik Mungkan people Y57] (1 June 1990).

This file contains speeches given by O'Donoghue in her position as Chairperson of ATSIC including an address at the Third Biennial lecture on Aboriginal Administration, International Women's Day Luncheon held by the Office of Aboriginal Women, Conference of State Local Government Grants Commission and the launch of a special edition of Artlink Magazine.

This file includes a copy of a letter addressed to all ATSIC commissioners from the then Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, the Hon. Robert Tickner, M.P., dated 28 November 1991. The letter addresses the retirement of then Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Bill Gray. The file also includes a copy of a speech given by Charles Perkins to the Annual Conference of Rotary District 980, in which he discusses higher education for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

National Press Club Address May, 1992 (File 4) - 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

Scope and contents: National Press Club Address May 1992. Address delivered to mark the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Aboriginal Constitutional Referendum of 27 May 1967. At the time of the recording, O'Donoghue was the Chairperson of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC). O'Donoghue relates her own experiences before the referendum and many of the positive developments of the past 25 years including the formation of national administrative bodies for Aboriginal advancement and self-determination. The considerable economic, cultural and social problems still confronting Aboriginal and Torres Strait people are also discussed.

Speeches, addresses and lectures given by O'Donoghue as Chairperson of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC), 1992 - 1994 (File 5) - Box 6

Housing for Health : Towards a Healthy Living Environment for Aboriginal Australia / by Paul Pholeros, Stephan Rainow, Paul Torzillo, 1993 (Item 5a) - Box 6

ICIP identification notice: This material contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of the Pitjantjatjara people C6.

Scope and contents: This publication is a survey of housing in Pipalyatjara (Anangu Pitjantjatjara Lands). ISBN: 0646173340.

The item comes with a copy of the speech O'Donoghue gave at the book launch for Housing for Health.

Related Materials

For related material held by the National Library see the following: Housing for health : towards a healthy living environment for Aboriginal Australia / Paul Pholeros, Stephan Rainow, Paul Torzillo.

Speeches, addresses and lectures given by O'Donoghue as Chairperson of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC) (Items 5b) - Box 6

Scope and contents: This material contains speeches given by O'Donoghue in her position as Chairperson of ATSIC including an speeches at the World Conference on Human Rights (Vienna, 1993), United Nations' Working Group on Indigenous Populations (Geneva, 1992), 90th Inter-Parliament Conference (Canberra, 1993), and the Australian Petroleum Exploration Industry (APEA) Conference. The speeches cover a variety of topics including the health and welfare of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and reflections on the High Court's decision on the Mabo versus Queensland case.

Includes a copy of a speech given by Charles Perkins to the 19th Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation National Conference.

Unicorn : Journal of the Australian College of Education and Partnerships For Progress, 1995; 1998 (File [unnumbered]) - Box 7

Unicorn : Journal of the Australian College of Education, ( Volume 21, Number 4), 4 November 1995 (Item [unnumbered]) - Box 7

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of the Australian First Nations people. The ICIP comes in the form of an account of First Nation religious and spiritual beliefs.

Scope and contents: Unicorn includes a special feature of Towards a New Understanding of Indigenous Australia, the 1995 A. W. Jones Lecture given by O'Donoghue.

Related Materials

For related material held by the National Library see the following: Unicorn : bulletin of the Australian College of Education.

Partnerships For Progress, 19 - 20 February 1998 (Item [unnumbered]) - Box 7

Scope and contents: Partnerships For Progress is a publication for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC) and Non-Government Organisations Forum.

This publication includes addresses from Gatjil Djerrkura (ATSIC Chairperson), Evelyn Scott, Lowitja O'Donoghue, Michael Curtotti, Geoff Clarke (ATSIC commissioner), Elizabeth Evatt, Terry O'Shane (ATSIC commissioner), Josie Crawshaw (ATSIC commissioner), Andre Frankovits and Jeremy Jones.

Related Materials

For related material held by the National Library see the following: Partnerships for progress second ATSIC / NGO Forum, 19 June 1998.

Speeches, addresses and lectures given by O'Donoghue, 1996 - 1998 (File 6) - Box 7

Scope and contents: Some of the speeches included in this file were presented to: Salisbury Council, The Australian Institute of International Affairs, Queensland Institute of Medical Research and the Remote and Rural Health Conference. The main themes of this file are national reconciliation, health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, land rights and features discussion of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody.

The file includes a speech by O'Donoghue entitled Can We Call Australia Home? : an Indigenous Perspective of Housing presented for the Fifth F. Oswald Barnett Oration.

Material relating to Kick the Tin by Doris E. Kartinyeri, 2000 (File [unnumbered]) - Box 7

Related Materials

For related material held by the National Library see the following: Kick the tin / by Doris E. Kartinyeri.

Kick the Tin by Doris E. Kartinyeri, 2000 (Item [unnumbered]) - Box 7

Content advisory notice: This file contains content of a sensitive nature, in relation to child sexual abuse, that may cause distress.

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of the Ngarrindjeri people S69.

Scope and contents: "When Doris Kartinyeri was a month old, her mother died. The family gathered to mourn their loss and welcome the new baby home. But Doris never returned to her family - she was stolen from the hospital and placed in Colebrook Home, where she stayed for the next fourteen years. The legacy of being a member of the Stolen Generations continued for Doris as she was placed in white homes as a virtual slave, struggled through relationships and suffered with bi-polar depression." --Back cover.

Kick the Tin is inscribed by the author, addressed to O'Donoghue.

O'Donoghue's speech for the launch of Kick the Tin by Doris E. Kartinyeri, 31 October 2000 (Item [unnumbered]) - Box 7

Scope and contents: The book discusses Doris E. Kartinyeri's experience of being placed in the Colebrook Home. In O'Donoghue's speech she reflects on her own experiences as someone who was also placed into the Colebrook Home.

Speeches, addresses and lectures given by O'Donoghue, 1999 (File [unnumbered]) - Box 7

Scope and contents: Some of the speeches included in this file were presented to: the Department of Defence, Foreign Correspondents Press Conference, the Bangarra Dance Theatre, a Republican Women's Dinner, the 42nd RACGP [Royal Australian College of General Practitioners] Annual Scientific Convention, Reconciliation week events and an acceptance speech for the MinterEllison Nation Builders Award. The main themes of this file are national reconciliation, improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and discussion around the Bringing Them Home Report (the Australian Report of the National Inquiry into the Separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children from Their Families).

This file includes a speech given by O'Donoghue at the memorial service for Don Dunstan (Adelaide Festival Centre, 12 February 1999) along with the program and other related ephemera. The file also includes a letter written by Bronwen Dohnt, the daughter of Don Dunstan, addressed to O'Donoghue (23 February 1999).

This file includes the program for the Induction service of Rev. Timothy E. Costello as National President of the Baptist Union of Australia (Collins Street Baptist Church, 28 November 1999) and a copy of the speech O'Donoghue gave at the event.

Speeches, addresses and lectures given by O'Donoghue mainly about national reconciliation, 2000 (File 7) - Box 7

Scope and contents: Some of the speeches included in this file were presented at the Hearing the Cry Conference (Collins Street, Baptist Church), Continuum of Care Conference, Indigenous Material and Child Health Research Network, Unley Park Baptist Church Men's Fellowship Group, the opening of a Anne Frank Exhibition (A History For Today), Yunggorendi Graduation Dinner held by the Flinders University Nungas Club, Australian Jesuit Alumni Association and the ACTU [Australian Council of Trade Unions] Women's Conference (Adelaide). The main themes of this file are national reconciliation, in particular the role of Australian Christian organisations and churches, and improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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

Content advisory notice: This file contains content of a sensitive nature, in relation to domestic violence and child sexual abuse, that may cause distress.

Scope and contents: Some of the speeches included in this file were presented at the Heads of Christian Churches Committee, the Stolen Generation Conference, Dental Therapists Conference, Asia Pacific Mediation Forum, The Dame Roma Mitchell Commemorative Human Rights Lecture for the Victorian Women Lawyers and the Law Institute of Victoria, The Australian College of Dermatologists and the Chinese Welfare Services of South Australia.

This file includes a copy of the program for Oration 2001 by Rabbi David Rosen held by the N'Nai N'Rith Anti-Defamation Commission Inc and the Council of Christians and Jews (South Australia) Inc. O'Donoghue was a guest speaker for this event. The file also includes O'Donoghue's media release in response to the September 11 Terrorist Attacks on the United States of America; she was speaking at WestCare Adelaide on the 12 September 2001.

O'Donoghue's speech for the The Seventh Annual Mahatma Gandi Lecture on Nonviolence held at McMaster University, Centre for Peace Studies and related documents, 23 October 2002 (File 9) - Box 8

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples. The ICIP comes in the form of a unidentified picture of cultural objects.

Scope and contents: The file also includes newspaper clippings, email correspondence and a document with information relating to Aboriginal people and their culture.

Speeches, addresses and lectures given by O'Donoghue, 2002 - 2003 (File 10) - Box 8

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Kaurna people. The ICIP comes in the form of words in the Kaurna language L3.

Scope and contents: Some of the speeches included in this file were presented at the National HACC [Home and Community Care] Conference, Conference of the Commissioners of Police Australasia and the South West Pacific, Aboriginal Health Conference, IndoPacific Ecosystem Health Conference, Sustainable Population Australia National Conference and the Official opening of the Karpandi Women's Centre. The speeches cover a variety of topics including the overall socio-economic conditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. O'Donoghue also advocates for Asylum Seekers, in particular refugees coming from the Afghanistan war.

This file includes the 2001-2002 annual report for Emily's List Australia, along with the keynote address O'Donoghue gave at Emily's List Seminar (2003) and a thank you card addressed to O'Donoghue for her address. This file also includes a speech given by O'Donoghue at the memorial service for Elizabeth Johnston (27 September 2002) along with the program for the service.

Speeches, addresses and lectures given by O'Donoghue, 2002 - 2003 (File 11) - Box 8

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples. The ICIP comes in the form of pictures of cultural dances and artworks. Including artworks by Regina Wilson, Lily Morton Akemarr, Gayluma Maymuru, Smauel Namunjdja, Alick Tipoti, Danie Mellor, Lorna Jin-Gubarrangunyia, Richard Bell and Wukun Wanambi.

Scope and contents: Some of the speeches included in this file were presented at the SNAICC [Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care] Anniversary Dinner, International Women's Day Luncheon held by the Community Public Sector Union (Victoria Branch), International Women's Day Dinner held by the Australian Education Union, a Cocktail Party for the Refugee Advocacy Service of South Australia, A Just Australia (Adelaide Town Hall), Inaugural Meeting for the Foundation of the South Australian Council for Civil Liberties and the NATSICC [National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council] National Assembly. Also included is a speech that O'Donoghue gave at the CRCAH [Cooperative Research Centre for Aboriginal Health] Convocation as she stepped down from the position of Chairperson, handing over to Pat Anderson. The speeches cover a variety of topics including the overall socio-economic conditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and treatment of refugees by the Australian federal government.

The file includes a copy of the booklet Final Report - Chapel, Pilgrim Walk and Associated Facilities published by the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture. As well as a pamphlet for the 20th Telstra National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art Award (16 August - 7 December 2003).

Speeches, addresses and lectures given by O'Donoghue mainly about the treatment of refugees by the Australian government, 2003 (File 12) - Box 8

Scope and contents: Some of the speeches included in this file were presented at Anglicare Social Justice Lecture held at Anglicare Tasmania, Launch of Tampering With Asylum by Frank Brennan, the Australian Refugee Association Annual General Meeting, Third Annual Human Rights Oration held by the Equal Opportunity Commission (Victoria), and the Duguid Memorial Lecture held by the University of South Australia.

This file includes a copy of the program for the The 11th Annual Peace Festival : Power to the People of the Peace Movement.

Speeches, addresses and lectures given by O'Donoghue, 2004 (File 13) - Box 9

Scope and contents: Some of the speeches included in this file were presented at the International Women's Day event for the Ceduna District Health Services, Young Investigator Award ceremony held by the University of Adelaide, Launch of CDAMS [Committee of Deans of Australian Medical Schools] Indigenous Health Curriculum Framework, United Nations Day held at St Peters Anglican Church (South Australia), the 8th Biennial International & Paediatric Child Health Nurses Conference, a Respect for Women seminar held by the Hawke Centre, University of South Australia and The Pacific Region Indigenous Doctors Congress. The speeches cover a variety of topics including health services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the abolishment of ATSIC [Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission] and equality for women.

This file includes a copy of addresses given at the Family First Party Launch (8 August 2004, Adelaide). Including speeches by: Michael Aish, Andrew Evans, Lowitja O'Donoghue and Andrea Mason.

Speeches, addresses and lectures given by O'Donoghue and related newspaper clippings, 2005 (File 14) - Box 9

Content advisory notice: This file contains content of a sensitive nature, in relation to domestic violence and sexual abuse that may cause distress.

Scope and contents: Some of the speeches included in this file were presented at the International Human Rights Day Oration held by Amnesty International Australia, the Inaugural Indigenous Tourism Exposition, a Reconciliation Week Event held by the University of Adelaide, and the Friday Forum held by the Flinders Street Baptist Church. The speeches cover a variety of topics including reform in the Australian Football League, national reconciliation and advocacy for an apology to the Stolen Generations by the Australian federal government.

This file includes a copy of an article that O'Donoghue wrote for The Advertiser regarding the state of Aboriginal affairs in Australia, in particular the APY Lands. This file includes a copy of: Welcome to Country: Respecting Indigenous Culture For Travellers in Australia a brochure published by the Department of Environment and Heritage. The file also includes newspaper clippings related to statements made by O'Donoghue including Clash of Culture (July 30, 2005) an article published by the The Age regarding a policy clash between O'Donoghue and Noel Pearson.

Speeches, addresses and lectures given by O'Donoghue, 2006 - 2010 (File 15) - Box 9

Scope and contents: Some of the speeches included in this file were presented at the opening of Robert Hannaford's Exhibition at the Hill Smith Gallery, the IPAA [Institute of Public Administration Australia] Annual President's Address (2006), the opening of the 17th World Congress of the International Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions, a AFL [Australian Football League] Indigenous Players Camp and the Launch of the Lowitja Institute (2010).

This file includes a copy of Indigenous Nursing: What Can We Do To Ensure It Remains in the Present And Not in the Past an essay by Vicki Bradford, a lecturer for the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery at the University of Sydney. This file also includes a dossier for the Tenth anniversary of the Bringing Them Home Report held at the Great Hall of Parliament (27 May 2007). The dossier includes transcripts of speeches given by Agnes Shea, Brian Butler, Lowitja O'Donoghue, Mal Brough, Tony Abbott, Mark Bin Bakar, Jenny Macklin and Professor Henry Reynolds.

Related Materials

For related material held by the National Library see the following: Bringing them home : report of the National Inquiry into the Separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children from their Families.

Black and White Together, We Shall Overcome, Someday. by O'Donoghue, 29 May 2007 (Item NLA.DMA000995) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 16

1 item, Data DVD (any content on recordable DVD-R)

ICIP identification notice: This material contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples.

Scope and contents: A DVD of the Don Dunstan Foundation's inaugural Lowitja O'Donoghue Oration (2007). Recorded live at the Bonython Hall, Adelaide. Also features Karl Telfer and the Paitya Dance Group from the Four Directions, and the Choir from the Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music.

Three speeches given by O'Donoghue, June - November 2011 (File 16) - Box 9

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of the Gija / Kija people K20. The ICIP comes in the form of accounts of the Gija people's history and dreamtime stories. This file also contains ICIP of the Yankunytjatjara people C4.

Scope and contents: The file includes The Hard Yards a speech delivered at the Biennial ABC [Australian Broadcasting Corporation] Indigenous Staff Conference Dinner; a speech for the opening of Hector Jandany's mural at the Centre for Christianity and Culture (Canberra); and Stepping Up To The Plate a speech for the opening of the National Congress of Australia's First People.

Lois O'Donoghue : chairperson, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission : Speeches 1990-96, c. 1996 (File 17)

Scope and contents: The complete set of speeches given by O'Donoghue while chairperson of ATSIC [Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission]. Bound in 3 volumes.

Lois O'Donoghue : chairperson, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission : Speeches 1990-96 - volume one, c. 1996 (Item 17a) - Box 10

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples.

Scope and contents: Volume one of the complete set of speeches from 1990 to 1992 given by O'Donoghue while chairperson of ATSIC [Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission].

Lois O'Donoghue : chairperson, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission : Speeches 1990-96 - volume two, c. 1996 (Item 17b) - Box 10

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples.

Scope and contents: Volume two of the complete set of speeches from 1993 to 1994 given by O'Donoghue while chairperson of ATSIC [Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission].

Lois O'Donoghue : chairperson, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission : Speeches 1990-96 - volume three, c.1996 (Item 17c) - Box 10

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples.

Scope and contents: Volume three of the complete set of speeches from 1995 to 1996 given by O'Donoghue while chairperson of ATSIC [Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission].

Series. Colebrook papers, 1940-2007

This series is comprised of material relating to Colebrook Children's Home; an institution for Aboriginal children in the town of Quorn, South Australia. The institution was run by the United Aborigines Mission (UAM).

The series comprises of published and unpublished histories of Quorn, UAM and the Colebrook Children's Home; papers relating to the acquisition and running of the property for the Colebrook Community Centre and Colebrook United and the material relating to the opening of the Grieving Mother Memorial (1999). The series also includes material relating to O'Donoghue's personal experience with Colebrook home including a series of eulogies given by O'Donoghue for people associated with Colebrook home.

Cultural sensitivity advisory notice:

Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this series may contain content that is distressing and/or culturally sensitive including personal accounts of being part of the Stolen Generations and primary source material related to the United Aborigines Mission (UAM) at Colebrook Home. Please also be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions within these works which reflect the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.

ICIP identification notice:

This series contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples. Details are provided at the file level.

Biographical / Historical

Colebrook Children's Home was opened in Quorn in 1927 by the United Aborigines Mission (UAM) as an institution for Aboriginal children. In 1944 the Home moved to Eden Hills. Professor Lowitja O'Donoghue was removed from her mother at the age of two, in 1934, along with two of her older sisters, and taken to Colebrook Children's Home in Quorn. Colebrook Children's Home closed in 1981; after it closed, former residents, including O'Donoghue, formed the Colebrook Tji Tji Tjuta organisation in order to preserve available records of children who had passed through the home. In memorial, a commemorative park now stands on the former site of Colebrook – this park includes the Grieving Mother statue referenced in this series.

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

Scope and contents: Includes lists 1943-1972 and papers relating to the acquisition of the property for the Colebrook Community Centre 1988.

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

Cultural sensitivity advisory notice: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this file may contain content that is distressing and/or culturally sensitive including personal accounts of being part of the Stolen Generations and primary source material related to the United Aborigines Mission (UAM) at Colebrook Home and the Aboriginal residents. Please also be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions within these works which reflect the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.

Scope and contents: Includes lists 1943-1972; 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

Cultural sensitivity advisory notice: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this file may contain content that is distressing and/or culturally sensitive including personal accounts of being part of the Stolen Generations and primary source material related to the United Aborigines Mission (UAM) at Colebrook Home and the Aboriginal residents. Please also be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions within these works which reflect the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.

Colebrook Children's Home - memorial address and papers, 1940-2007 (File 3) - Box 11

Removal of Aboriginal children - publications, 1997 (File 4) - Box 11

Cultural sensitivity advisory notice: Includes A brief history of the laws, policies and practices in South Australia that led to the removal of many Aboriginal children by Andrew Hall and Many children of Colebrook Home.

Related Materials

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

Scope and contents: Includes the eulogy that Lowitja O'Donoghue gave for the passing of Parker O'Donoghue (Hoppy), 30 January 2003.

Grieving mother memorial, 1999 (File 8) - Box 11

Some Oodnadatta genealogies, 1988 (File 9) - Box 11

Related Materials

For related material held by the National Library see the following: Some Oodnadatta genealogies / Jen Gibson in association with the Dunjiba Community Council Inc.

Colebrook Cards, 2000 (File 10) - Box 11

Album of photographs of the Colebrook Home, 1940s-1960s (File 12) - Box 12

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

ICIP identification notice: This material contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples.

Scope and contents: Ceremony held at Colebrook.

Colebrook Community Centre Inc. and History of Quorn, 1948-2001 (File 14) - Box 12

Cultural sensitivity advisory notice: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this file may contain content that is distressing and/or culturally sensitive including accounts of the Stolen Generations; in particular in relation to the Colebrook home. This file also includes the names and images of people who have passed away. Please also be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions within these works which reflect the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.

Published history on Quorn and Oodnadatta, 1948-2001 (File 15) - Box 12

Cultural sensitivity advisory notice: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this file may contain content that is distressing and/or culturally sensitive including accounts of the Stolen Generations; in particular in relation to Quorn and Oodnadatta. This file also includes the names and images of people who have passed away.

ICIP identification notice: This material contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples.

Scope and contents: Includes related articles.

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

Scope and contents: Meeting notes, minutes and agendas

Volume: Munyi's Daughter: A Spirited Brumby, Nancy Barne, 2000 (File 17) - Box 12

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of the Yankunytjatjara people C4.

Related Materials

For related material held by the National Library see the following: Munyi's daughter : a spirited brumby / by Nancy Barnes.

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

This series is comprised of material relating to Professor Lowitja O'Donoghue's nursing career. O'Donoghue became the first Aboriginal person to train as a nurse at the Royal Adelaide Hospital in 1954; File 2 includes job references for O'Donoghue to receive training and registration as a nurse and her Nurses' Certificate from the Royal Adelaide Hospital. The series also includes photographs, publications, many specifically referring to O'Donoghue, certificates, later recognition, reunions and conferences.

Cultural sensitivity advisory notice:

Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this file may contain content that is distressing and/or culturally sensitive including names and images of people who have passed away.

Biographical / Historical

At 18 years old, Lowitja commenced as a trainee nurse at the South Coast District Hospital in Victor Harbor, South Australia. O'Donoghue then applied to complete her nursing training at Royal Adelaide Hospital, she was initially refused the opportunity because of her Aboriginal heritage. O'Donoghue fought this decision resulting in it being overturned. In 1954, she became the first Aboriginal person to train as a nurse at the Royal Adelaide Hospital.

Following her training, she worked at Royal Adelaide Hospital over the next ten years; eventually progressing to the position of Charge sister. During the 1960s, O'Donoghue travelled to Assam, India to nurse with the Baptist Overseas Mission.

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

Nursing certificates, appointments and references, 1950-1995 (File 2) - Box 12

Nursing papers and publications, 1963-1998 (File 3) - Box 12

Scope and contents: Includes American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) directory, dedication papers, annual reports, publications including In Our Own Right: Black Australian Nurses' Stories(2005) and conference publications.

Related Materials

For related material held by the National Library see the following: In our own right : black Australian nurses' stories / edited by Sally S. Goold and Kerrynne Liddle.

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)

Scope and contents: The Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses.

Series. Aboriginal Hostels Ltd, 1975-1994

This series is comprised of material relating to Aboriginal Hostels Limited (AHL) including newspaper clippings and official correspondence, including correspondence regarding nominations and appointments to the board of directors for AHL. The series also includes annual reports and other reports, including a review by Coopers & Lybrand WD Scott into AHL's establishment and operations.

Cultural sensitivity advisory notice:

ICIP identification notice:

This series contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples. Details are provided at the file level.

Biographical / Historical

Aboriginal Hostels Limited was established in 1973 by the Australian Federal Government as a not-for-profit Commonwealth company. Its primary objective was to provide low coast, temporary accommodation throughout Australia to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. O'Donoghue was appointed as Board Director in 1976; she worked in various capacities within the organisation until 1996.

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

Scope and contents: Includes reports, agenda papers, briefings.

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

Scope and contents: 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

Copies of Hostel News and newspaper clippings, 1981-1994 (File 6) - Box 13

The Delegations and Conditions of Service Manual for Aboriginal Hostels Limited and ephemera., [n.d.] (File 7) - Box 13

Annual reports, 1975-1994 (File 8) - Box 14

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples.

Scope and contents: 1975/1976, 1981/1982 - 1988/1989, 1992/1993, 1994/1995, 1995/1996. Hostel News publications include: 1982-1983, 1987-1988, 1993-1994, and other AHL publications.

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

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples.

Scope and contents: 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, 1985-2001

This series is comprised of material relating to the Outback Areas Community Development Trust; primarily annual reports for the Trust. The series also includes a series of correspondence between Professor Lowitja O'Donoghue, Clive E. Nelligan and Keith Wiseman regarding Wiseman's resignation from the Trust.

Biographical / Historical

The Outback Areas Community Development Trust was established in 1978 by the state government of South Australia. The trust acted as a local governing body for areas in South Australia not governed by local government authorities. In 2009, it was replaced by the Outback Communities Authority (OCA). Professor Lowitja O'Donoghue was appointed as Chairman of the Trust on 1 April 1986.

Notes (ms) on meetings and annual reports, 1985-2001 (File 1) - Box 14

Series. Aboriginal Development Commission, 1980-1990

This series is comprised of material relating to the Aboriginal Development Commission (ADC). This series includes policies, funding proposals, agenda papers, annual reports and discussion papers produced by the ADC; including a discussion paper produced by the ADC and other official documents (including Senate Committee reports) which discuss the potential establishment of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC). This series also includes multiple audits and reviews into the ADC; including an audit into ADC's transactions with Middar Pty Ltd and a management and operational evaluation of the Ceduna and Port Augusta Branch of the ADC.

Cultural sensitivity advisory notice:

ICIP identification notice:

This series contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples. Details are provided at the file level.

Biographical / Historical

The Aboriginal Development Commission (ADC) was established in July 1980 by then Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser. The ADC was a statutory authority under the Department for Aboriginal Affairs and its primary objective was to further the social and economic development of Australian First Nation people. In particular, to assist towards self-management through the acquisition and development of land, the establishment and management of business enterprises, and housing purchase and construction. Professor Lowitja O'Donoghue served as chairperson for the ADC.

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

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of the Pitjantjatjara people C6 and other Australian First Nation people. This file includes a copy of the Pitjantjatjara Land Rights Act of 1981.

Scope and contents: 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

Scope and contents: Includes speeches and symposia proceedings (and preceding general enquiries into Aboriginal affairs).

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

Scope and contents: Includes speeches and symposia proceedings (and preceding general enquiries into Aboriginal affairs).

Policy, discussion and agenda papers, 1983-1988 (File 5) - Box 15

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of the Australian First Nation peoples.

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

Cultural sensitivity advisory notice: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this file may contain content that is distressing and/or culturally sensitive including names and images of people who have passed away and accounts of the impact of colonisation and mentions of Indigenous deaths in custody.

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of the Australian First Nation peoples.

Wooden desk name holder with "Ms L. O'Donoghue; Aboriginal Development Commission" inscribed, 1980-1981 (Item 11) - Box 17

Annual reports, 1989-1990 (File 12) - Box 17

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples.

ADC [Aboriginal Development Commission] Newsletter, 1985-1990 (File 13) - Box 17

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples.

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

This series is comprised of material relating to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC). The series includes copies of agenda papers, minutes, meeting schedules, submissions, notes on meetings and meeting protocols, internal audits, official correspondence and draft documents such as the ATSIC draft budget for 1991 – 1992. Some of the included notes are about ATSIC after O'Donoghue's tenure as Chairperson.

Cultural sensitivity advisory notice:

Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this series may contain content that is distressing and/or culturally sensitive including names and images of people who have passed away and personal accounts of the Stolen Generations and mentions of dispossession and Indigenous Deaths in Custody. Please also be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions within these works which reflect the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.

ICIP identification notice:

This series contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples. Details are provided at the file level.

Biographical / Historical

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC) was a statutory authority established in March 1990 by then Prime Minister Bob Hawke; it superseded the Aboriginal Development Commission (ADC). ATSIC was an advisory body that also delivered programs and services related to First Nation people in Australia. ATSIC consisted of 35 regional councils. The regional councillors were elected every three years, and they would then elect a representative for the national commission. The national commission was headed by a chair, deputy chair and chief executive all who were appointed by the government. In 1990 O'Donoghue was appointed as the inaugural chairperson for ATSIC; she stepped down as chair after six years in 1996. ATSIC was abolished in 2005 by the Howard government.

ATSIC - history (File 1) - Box 18

Correspondence, notebook and papers to the chair. Revised program structure, 1990-1998 (File 2) - Box 18

Scope and contents: Includes Where to now? : Department of Social Security payments and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities in North Australia published by the North Australia Development United (September 1990).

Revised program structure, 1988 - 1990 (File 3) - Box 18

Scope and contents: Includes the ATSIC proposed organisation structure (June 1988 by McIver Associates) and ATSIC: The New Agenda an address by O'Donoghue for the Third Biennial Lecture on Aboriginal Administrations (13 June 1990).

Draft budget, 1991-1992 (File 4) - Box 18

File - Chairperson, 1991 (File 5) - Box 18

Scope and contents: Includes copies of ministerial briefings, official correspondence, documents published by ATSIC including a draft of ATSIC - Achievements of the First Year and Interim Report - Enterprise Program Evaluation.

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

Scope and contents: This file concerns the federal court petition by Mr Yarran against the Perth Regional Council Election.

Norfolk Island, 1993 (File 10) - Box 18

Co-locate State and Metro Offices and correspondence in relation to the Aboriginal Tent Embassy and sovereignty, 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

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples.

Confirmation of titles to land, 1993 (File 13) - Box 18

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples.

Scope and contents: This file includes A Bill For an Act: Requesting the Parliament of the Commonwealth to Enact Legislation Relating to Certain Rights of Aboriginal Inhabitants of Australia in or in Relation to Land in the Territory.

10th Meeting, 1991 (File 14) - Box 18

Commission meeting with PM, 1990-1991 (File 15) - Box 18

Notes for ATSIC meetings, 1993-1994 (File 16) - Box 19

Scope and contents: Includes notebooks with meeting notes.

ATSIC - notes on procedure, 1993-1994 (File 17) - Box 19

Internal documents for ATSIC, 1993-1994 (File 18) - Box 19

Scope and contents: Copies of internal documents relating to ATSIC functions such as Chairperson's schedules and internal correspondence regarding leave balances.

ATSIC Issues, 1993-1994 (File 19) - Box 19

Cultural sensitivity advisory notice: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this file may contain content that is distressing and/or culturally sensitive including names and images of people who have passed away. Please also be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions within these works which reflect the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.

Scope and contents: Newspaper clippings relating to ATSIC, official correspondence and speeches given by O'Donoghue.

Copies of meeting papers and submissions, 1993-1995 (File [unnumbered]) - Box 19

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples.

Scope and contents: Includes file of papers relating to the Mabo case.

Related Materials

For related material held by the National Library see the following: Mabo : proposed legislation on native title / Commonwealth of Australia.

Copies of meeting papers and submissions, 1993-1996 (File 20) - Box 19

Scope and contents: Includes a file of papers relating to the Mabo case and constitutional change; as well as ATSIC's Report of the Constitutional Reform Conference (Adelaide, February 1996).

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

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples.

Scope and contents: Includes papers relating to Mabo case including Mabo : Proposed Legislation on Native Title published by the Commonwealth of Australia (September 1993).

Copies of official correspondence, 1995 (File 22) - Box 20

Scope and contents: Copies of correspondence including with ATSIC Commissioner Lucas Maynard.

ATSIC papers relating to the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody, 1994-1996 (File 23) - Box 20

Copies of meeting papers, official correspondence and submissions, 1994-1996 (File 24) - Box 20

Cultural sensitivity advisory notice: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this file may contain content that is distressing and/or culturally sensitive including the names and images of people who have passed away and personal accounts of being part of the Stolen Generations.

Copies of booklets and submissions by ATSIC, 1992-1995 (File 25) - Box 20

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of the Darambal people [Darumbal people E46.] The ICIP comes in the form of imagery of an artwork by Darambal artist Donald Hatfield.

Papers relating to Queen v Neil Albert Neil Philips, 1995 (File 26) - Box 20

Farewell letters for O'Donoghue upon her retirement from ATSIC, 1996 (File 27) - Box 20

Copies of meeting papers and submissions, 1994-1996 (File 27a) - Box 20

Farewell letters and newspaper clippings relating to O'Donoghue's retirement from ATSIC, 1994-1996 (File 28) - Box 20

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples (including the Worimi people [Warrimay people E2]). The ICIP comes in the form of cards featuring art by First Nations people including by Terry Johnstone and Stanley Johns.

Copies of O'Donoghue's farewell speech to ATSIC staff upon her retirement and notebooks, 1996 (File 29) - Box 20

Handwritten notes on the ATSIC elections for regional council chairs, 29 November 2002 (File 30) - Box 20

Farewell letters for O'Donoghue upon her retirement from ATSIC, 1996 (File 31) - Box 20

Scope and contents: Includes a letter from then Prime Minster John Howard addressed to O'Donoghue upon her retirement from ATSIC (18 December 1996).

Copies of meeting papers, newspaper clippings, speeches and official correspondence, 1994-1996 (File 32) - Box 20

Scope and contents: Includes a copy of Noel Pearson's address to the National Press Club titled Indigenous Policy : Why Keating Was Right (26 June 1996); in which he discusses his personal experiences in relation to past government policies.

Newspapers with articles relating to ATSIC and First Nation Australians, 1994-1996 (File 33) - Box 20

Cultural sensitivity advisory notice: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this file may contain content that is distressing and/or culturally sensitive including names and images of people who have passed away. Please also be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions within these works which reflect the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples.

Copies of newspaper clippings relating to ATSIC and First Nation Australians, 1992 - 1994 (File 34) - Box 21

Cultural sensitivity advisory notice: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this file may contain content that is distressing and/or culturally sensitive including names and images of people who have passed away. Please also be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions within these works which reflect the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples.

Copies of newspaper clippings relating to ATSIC and First Nation Australians, 1994 - 1996 (File 35) - Box 21

Cultural sensitivity advisory notice: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this file may contain content that is distressing and/or culturally sensitive including names and images of people who have passed away. Please also be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions within these works which reflect the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples.

Copies of newspaper clippings relating to ATSIC and O'Donoghue (File 36) - Box 21

Cultural sensitivity advisory notice: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this file may contain content that is distressing and/or culturally sensitive including names and images of people who have passed away. Please also be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions within these works which reflect the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.

Scope and contents: includes O'Donoghue's article Who's accountable to whom? published in The Weekend Australian (15-16 June 1996); other newspaper articles relating to O'Donoghue and documents and correspondence relating to Hillary Rodham Clinton's (then first lady of the United States of America) to Australia.

Newspapers with articles relating to ATSIC, December 1993 - August 1996 (File 37) - Box 21

Cultural sensitivity advisory notice: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this file may contain content that is distressing and/or culturally sensitive including names and images of people who have passed away. Please also be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions within these works which reflect the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples.

Copies of newspapers and newspaper clippings relating to ATSIC and First Nation Australians; as well as copies of official correspondence, April - September 1993 (File 38) - Box 21

Cultural sensitivity advisory notice: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this file may contain content that is distressing and/or culturally sensitive including names and images of people who have passed away. Please also be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions within these works which reflect the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.

Copies of papers relating to O'Donoghue's speech for the National Press Club (20 May 1993), May - December 1993 (File 39) - Box 21

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of the Bandjalung [Bundjalung people E12]. The ICIP comes in the form a newspaper article concerning a mural completed by Leane Robert and Oral Roberts.

Reports produced by ATSIC, 1992 - 1996 (File 40) - Box 22

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples.

Scope and contents: Includes annual reports as well as other reports including Recognition, Rights & Reform : Report to Government on Native Title Social Justice Measures.

Booklets and publications by ATSIC, 1992 - 1996 (File 41) - Box 22

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples.

Publications by ATSIC, 1992 - 1996 (File 42) - Box 23

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples.

Scope and contents: Including ATSIC Reporter, ATSIC News, Regional Councillor and TSIAB News [Torres Strait Islander Advisory Board News].

Related Materials

For related material held by the National Library see the following: The ATSIC reporter., ATSIC newsletter., The regional councillor. and TSIAB news.

Publications by ATSIC, 1992 - 1996 (File 43) - Box 23

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples.

Scope and contents: Including Regional Councillor and ATSIC news.

Related Materials

For related material held by the National Library see the following: ATSIC newsletter. and The regional councillor.

Publications by ATSIC, 1992 - 1996 (File 44) - Box 23

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples.

Scope and contents: Including Regional Councillor and one-off informational publications.

Related Materials

For related material held by the National Library see the following: ATSIC newsletter.

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

This series is comprised of material relating to the National Aboriginal Conference. This series includes the report of March 1983 by Coombs and minority report by O'Donoghue 1985, notes on elections, NAC newsletters (1980-83), newspaper cuttings and other printed material.

Cultural sensitivity advisory notice:

ICIP identification notice:

This series contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples. Details are provided at the file level.

Biographical / Historical

The National Aboriginal Conference (NAC) was established by the Australian federal government in 1977; it was made up of 35 officials elected by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The NAC acted as an advisory body to the Department of Aboriginal Affairs. Professor Lowitja O'Donoghue became the founding Chairperson of the NAC in 1977. In 1985, following a report commissioned by the Minster for Aboriginal Affairs Clyde Holding, NAC was abolished in its entirety.

O'Donoghue's pencil case, [1977-1986] (File 1) - Box 24

Working papers, notes on meetings and elections, 1977-1986 (File 2) - Box 24

Scope and contents: Includes newsletters (1980-83) and other printed material, newspaper cuttings, photographs of NAC members.

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

Scope and contents: Includes notes on elections, newsletters (1980-83), newspaper cuttings and other printed material. Also includes Proposal For a National Aboriginal Consultative Body by O'Donoghue (1985).

The Role of the National Aboriginal Conference (H. C. Coombs) and working papers, 1977-1986 (File 4) - Box 24

Related Materials

For related material held by the National Library see the following: The role of the National Aboriginal Conference.

Newspaper cuttings and other printed material, 1980 - 1983 (File 5) - Box 24

Scope and contents: Includes maps of the proposed National Aboriginal Conference area boundaries for 1980 - 1981 as well as newspaper cuttings.

National Aboriginal Conference (NAC) photographs, 1977-1986 (File 6) - Box 24

National Aboriginal Conference (NAC) newsletters and other publications, 1980-1985 (File 7) - Box 24

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples.

Scope and contents: Includes a copy of An Aboriginal and Islander Consultative Organisation report of consultations by Miss Lois O'Donoghue.

Related Materials

For related material held by the National Library see the following: Newsletter / National Aboriginal Conference. and An Aboriginal and Islander consultative organisation : report of consultations / by Lois O'Donoghue.

Aboriginal Languages of Australia : a preliminary classification by Geoffrey N. O'Grady, Stephen A. Wurm and Kenneth L. Hale [map], 1966 (Item 8) - Box 24

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples.

Scope and contents: Produced by Department of Linguistics; University of Victoria. Drawn by Robert M. Watt.

Series. Associations and activism, 1986-2009

This series is comprised of material relating to Professor Lowitja O'Donoghue's work as an Indigenous rights activist and as an activist for other social and political issues. The series is organized by the various associations O'Donoghue worked for and issues she advocated for. This includes her role in organizing the celebrations for the 40th anniversary of the 1967 referendum, being a member of the Republic Advisory Committee, her role as chairperson for the Rio Tinto Aboriginal Foundation, and as a chairperson for the National Indigenous Advisory Committee for the 2000 Sydney Olympics and Paralympics. It also includes material relating to National Sorry Day, a conference on Domestic Violence and the Lowitja Institute.

Cultural sensitivity advisory notice:

Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this series may contain content that is distressing and/or culturally sensitive including names and images of people who have passed away and personal accounts of being part of the Stolen Generations. It also contains language, terms and descriptions that could cause offence and may not be considered appropriate today.

ICIP identification notice:

This series contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples. Details are provided at the file level.

1967 Referendum - 40th anniversary, 2007 (File 1)

40th Anniversary 1967 Referendum, 2007 (Item NLA.MS-DM001522) - Digital-Carriers-Box 42

1 item, Data CD (any content on recordable CD-R)

Scope and contents: A tribute to the Campaigners for the 1967 Referendum.

Publications and papers relating to the 1967 Referendum, 1986-2007 (File 2) - Box 25

Cultural sensitivity advisory notice: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this file may contain content that is distressing and/or culturally sensitive including names and images of people who have passed away and personal accounts of being part of the Stolen Generations. It also contains language, terms and descriptions that could cause offence and may not be considered appropriate today.

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples.

Scope and contents: Published history and anniversary celebrations 1997 and 2007.

Aboriginal Community College, December 1986 (File 3) - Box 25

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples. The ICIP comes in the form of illustrations.

Republic Advisory Committee 1993-95, 1993-1995 (File 4) - Box 25

Scope and contents: Includes personal letter from then Prime Minister Paul Keating.

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

Scope and contents: Included 1991, 1993, 1996, 2000; Review of ATSI [Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander] Commission Act 1997.

The 1997 review of the ATSIC act : strengthening ATSIC, 1997 (File 6) - Box 25

Scope and contents: Includes the report and official correspondence to O'Donoghue regarding the report.

Papers relating to the Aboriginal flag and the Torres Strait Islander flag, 1986 (File 7) - Box 25

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples.

Papers and correspondence relating to the Tall Ships Visit to South Australia, 1986 (File 8) - Box 25

Copy of Sorry Book, 26 May 1998 (File 9) - Box 25

Scope and contents: "Compiled from the South Australian Sorry Day books signed for the National Sorry Day May 26th 1998; by signing my name in this book, I record my deep regret for the injustices suffered by Indigenous Australians as a result of European settlement and, in particular, I offer my personal apology for the hurt and harm caused by the effect of government policy on the human dignity and spirit of Indigenous Australians..." --Page 1.

Journey of healing, 1998-1999 (File 10) - Box 25

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples (including the Wiradjuri people D10). The ICIP comes in the form of the lyrics for Journey of Healing by Johnny Huckle and Helen Moran.

Papers relating to the Rio Tinto CRA [Conzinc Riotinto of Australia] Aboriginal Foundation, 1998-2003 (File 11) - Box 25

Aboriginal delegation visit to the United Kingdom, 1999 (File 12) - Box 26

Scope and contents: Includes itinerary, addresses, photographs: also miscellaneous papers on child migration to Australia.

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

Scope and contents: Includes itinerary, addresses, photographs and potential questions and answers for the delegation.

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

A copy of a $5 note and related papers, 2001 (File 15) - Box 26

Scope and contents: includes a $5 note (with mint copy note) to celebrate the centenary of the federation. The note features Sir Henry Parkes (1815 - 1896) and Catherine Helen Spence (1825 - 1910).

Cooperative Research Centre for Aboriginal and Tropical Health (including Fraser's letter agreeing to be Patron), 2001 (File 16) - Box 26

Institute of Post-Colonial Studies (letter from Michael Kirby), 2002 (File 17) - Box 26

CSIRO [Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Organisation] (membership of Council), 2002 (File 18) - Box 26

Scope and contents: includes correspondence regarding O'Donoghue's appointment as member of the CSIRO Natural Resources Management & Environment Sector Advisory Council.

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

Content advisory notice: this file contains content of a sensitive nature, in relation to domestic violence and child sexual abuse, that may cause distress.

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples (including the Gamilaraay people and the Larrakia people). The ICIP includes copies of artworks by Richard Bell and an informational brochure about the Larrakia people.

Scope and contents: Proceedings of Northern Territory conference; reconciliation week; Indigenous election issues.

Indigenous issue - the 2004 election, 2004 (File 20) - Box 26

Scope and contents: Speech by O'Donoghue endorsing Senator Aiden Ridgeway for the upcoming 2004 election.

Papers relating to National Reconciliation Week, 2005 (File 21) - Box 26

Papers relating to the Don Dunstan Foundation, 2007-2008 (File 22) - Box 26

Scope and contents: Inaugural Lowitja O'Donoghue Oration (booklet).

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

Correspondence with World Vision Australia, 2004 (File [unnumbered]) - Box 26

Papers relating to the Lowitja Institute, 2008 - 2010 (File 24) - Box 26

Scope and contents: Includes Lowitja Institute brochure.

Papers relating to the Otherway Centre, 2008 (File 25) - Box 26

Flag committee, 2006 (File 26) - Box 26

Scope and contents: copies of suggested designs for a new Australian flag.

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)

Scope and contents: The Official Stage One Broadcast Launch.

Constitutional Convention, February 1988 (File 29) - Box 27

Scope and contents: Proceedings.

Constitutional Convention, February 1988 (File 30) - Box 27

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples. The ICIP comes in the form copies of artwork displayed in the Mia Mia gallery, Melbourne.

Scope and contents: Proceedings. Includes a copy of How to Win the Constitutional War : And Give Both Sides What They Want by Tony Abbott; with an attached letter addressed to O'Donoghue. Also includes other correspondence from organisations and individuals regarding the Republic debate.

Related Materials

For related material held by the National Library see the following: How to win the constitutional war : and give both sides what they want / Tony Abbott.

Constitutional Convention, February 1988 (File 31) - Box 27

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples. The ICIP comes in the form of flag designs for a new Australian flag.

Scope and contents: Proceedings. Includes a copy of The McGarvie Model : a Republican Equivalent of Our Present System of Democracypapers by Richard E. McGarvie and other proposals.

Related Materials

For related material held by the National Library see the following: The McGarvie model : a republican equivalent of our present system of democracy : papers / by Richard E. McGarvie.

Press cuttings provided by the Office of Public Affairs relating to ATSIC, 1998-2009 (File 32) - Box 28

Cultural sensitivity advisory notice: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this file may contain content that is distressing and/or culturally sensitive including names and images of people who have passed away. Please also be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions within these works which reflect the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.

Scope and contents: Papers and newspaper cuttings.

Reforming the Constitution seminar, 2008 (File 33) - Box 28

Proposed changes to constitution, 2008 (File 34) - Box 28

Citizen's Parliament, 2008 - 2009 (File 35) - Box 28

A Nation united, 9 May 2001 (File 36) - Box 28

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples.

National Indigenous Advisory Committee for the 2000 Sydney Olympics and Paralympics, 1998-2000 (File 37) - Box 29

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

National Indigenous Advisory Committee for the 2000 Sydney Olympics and Paralympics, 1998-2000 (File 38) - Box 29

Scope and contents: correspondence and papers related to the 2000 Sydney Olympics and Paralympics. .

National Indigenous Advisory Committee for the 2000 Sydney Olympics and Paralympics, 1998-2000 (File 39) - Box 29

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples.

Scope and contents: Papers and internal publications related to the 2000 Sydney Olympics and Paralympics.

National Indigenous Advisory Committee for the 2000 Sydney Paralympics, 1998-2000 (File 40)

Scope and contents: Correspondence and photographs relating to the 2000 Sydney Paralympics.

National Indigenous Advisory Committee for the 2000 Sydney Olympics and Paralympics, 1998-2000 (File 41) - Box 29

Scope and contents: Minutes for the advisory committee.

Series. United Nations, 1991-1996

This series is comprised of material relating to Professor Lowitja O'Donoghue's various work in relation to the United Nations. It includes copies of speeches and addresses to the United Nations regarding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, papers relating to the Working Group on Indigenous People and photographs and travel memorabilia from throughout O'Donoghue's visits to the United Nations.

Cultural sensitivity advisory notice:

ICIP identification notice:

This series contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples. Details are provided at the file level.

Biographical / Historical

Professor Lowitja O'Donoghue worked with the United Nations between 1991 and 1996; whilst acting as chairperson for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC). She was a member of the Working Group on Indigenous People – a working group which was part of the United Nation's Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities. In 1992, O'Donoghue was the first Aboriginal person to address the United Nations General Assembly, during the launch of the United Nations International Year of Indigenous People.

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

Scope and contents: Includes Statement by O'Donoghue, as chairperson of ATSIC to the Working Group on Indigenous Populations. Also includes the publication We Will Survive the Killing Times, No More Deaths : Report to the 7th General Assembly of the World Council of Churches, Canberra, Australia.

Related Materials

Papers of Working Group on Indigenous People, 1993 - 1994 (File [unnumbered]) - Box 30

Scope and contents: 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

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples.

Scope and contents: Working group on Indigenous populations brief and related papers.

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

Scope and contents: Includes a draft of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (1996); as well as photographs and birthday correspondence for O'Donoghue.

Related Materials

For related material held by the National Library see the following: United Nations draft declaration on the rights of indigenous peoples.

Photographs and travel memorabilia, c. 1992 - 1996 (File 5) - Box 30

Scope and contents: Various dates and locations.

United Nations and travel - photographs, 1993 (File 6) - Box 30

Scope and contents: Various locations including photographs of O'Donoghue at the United Nations. As well as her travels in Switzerland including a visit to the Château de Gruyères.

United Nations - photographs, c. 1992 - 1996 (File 7) - Box 30

Scope and contents: Various dates and locations.

United Nations - photographs, 1993 (File 8) - Box 30

Scope and contents: Various dates and locations.

United Nations and travel - photographs (File 9) - Box 30

Scope and contents: Various dates and locations.

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

Scope and contents: This file was previously incorrectly numbered as file 12.

Series. Native Title

This series is comprised of material relating to the Native Title Act and amendments, the Land Fund Bill and the Native Title Tribunal. It includes copies of official memoranda, correspondence, drafts of amendments, notes on discussions, and Cabinet papers. It also includes material relating to the governance and management of the Anangu Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara lands.

Cultural sensitivity advisory notice:

ICIP identification notice:

This series contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples. Details are provided at the file level.

Biographical / Historical

Native Title refers to the recognition that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have rights and interests to land and waters according to their traditional law and customs. The Native Title Act was passed in 1993 by the Keating government following the High Court's decision in the Mabo v. Queensland (1992) case. As chairperson of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC), Professor Lowitja O'Donoghue was closely involved in the negotiations regarding the Native Title legislation. In 1998, the Native Title Amendment Act was passed by the Howard Government. Commonly referred to as the "10-Point Plan" - the amendments were introduced in response to Wik Decision made by the High Court.

National ATSI Land fund, 1994 - 1995 (File 1) - Box 31

Scope and contents: Material relating to O'Donoghue's involvement as Chairperson of ATSIC [Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission]; including working closely with the Prime Minister and the responsible Minister. Including a copy of Land Fund and Indigenous Land Corporation (ATSIC Amendment) Act 1995. As well as press clippings.

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

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples; including the Meriam people Y3. The ICIP comes in the form of informational brochures on the Mabo judgement.

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

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

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples.

Aboriginal Health Services, 1993 (File 5) - Box 31

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples. The ICIP comes in the form of copies of artworks and photographs featured in the publication Walking Together : Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation (Number 6, November 1993).

Scope and contents: Material relating to O'Donoghue's position as Chairperson of ATSIC [Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission] in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. Including a copy of Discussion Paper on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health (March 1994).

Related Materials

For related material held by the National Library see the following: Walking together / Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation.

Wik, 1997 (File 6) - Box 32

Scope and contents: Material relating the Wik Peoples v. Queensland and an Native Title Amendment Bill (1997); also known as the 10-Point Plan which was in response to the Wik case.

Australians for Native Title and reconciliation - women for Wik, 1997 (File 7) - Box 32

Papers relating to Native Title bill and the ATSI land fund, 1993 (File 8) - Box 32

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples.

Scope and contents: Drafts and amendments.

Papers relating to Native Title - Wik amendments 1, 1996-1998 (File 9) - Box 32

Scope and contents: Papers relating to the bill and amendments. Includes a copy of Talking Common Ground : Negotiating Agreements with Aboriginal People published by Rural Landholders for Co-Existence (1997).

Related Materials

For related material held by the National Library see the following: Talking common ground : negotiating agreements with Aboriginal people / Rural Landowners of Co-existence.

Papers relating to Native Title - Wik amendments 2, 1993-1996 (File 10) - Box 32

Scope and contents: Papers relating to the bill and amendments. Also includes press clippings.

Papers relating to Native Title - Wik amendments 3, 1997-1998 (File 11) - Box 33

Scope and contents: Papers relating bill and amendments.

Native Title Act conference, 1997 (File 12) - Box 33

APY- Anangu Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara, 1980-2006 (File 13) - Box 33

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of the Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara peoples.

Scope and contents: includes correspondence and photographs relating to the APY lands. Including photographs provided by the Aṟa Irititja Archival Project.

Dispute with Mike Rann, Premier for South Australia, 2004 - 2005 (File 14) - Box 33

Correspondence from Jay Weatherill in relation to APY lands, 2007 (File 15) - Box 33

Content advisory notice: this file contains content of a sensitive nature, in relation to child sexual abuse, that may cause distress.

APY- Anangu Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara - Acts of 1978 and 1981, 1978-1991 (File 16) - Box 33

Cultural sensitivity advisory notice: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this file may contain content that is distressing and/or culturally sensitive including names and images of people who have passed away. As well as accounts of dispossession, drug abuse and Indigenous deaths.

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of the Pitjantjatjara peoples C6. The ICIP includes publications in the Pitjantjatjara language C6..

Scope and contents: Legislation relating to the Pitjantjatjara; includes a copy of Commemorating Ten Years of the Pitjantjatjara Land Rights Act (November 1991). Also includes a copy of the findings for the inquest into the deaths of Kunmanara Ward, Kunmanara Ken, Kunmanara Ryan and Kunmanara Cooper.

Photograph of Yami Lester on Anangu Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara lands, 1995 (File 17) - Box 33

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

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples.

Scope and contents: Includes a copy of Proof and Management of Native Title : Summary of Proceedings of a Workshop conducted by The Native Titles Research Unit, Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) (1994) and a copy of Review of Native Title Representative Bodies by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC) (1995); among other publications.

Related Materials

For related material held by the National Library see the following: Review of Native Title representative Bodies 1995 / [prepared by the Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research] and Proof and management of native title.

Series. Photographs, 1940-2000

This series is comprised of photographs of Professor Lowitja O'Donoghue from her childhood onwards. Many of the photographs are of O'Donoghue in her official roles: including photographs taken while giving addresses and receiving awards, during a visit to Pitjantjatjara Lands in 1995, at the unveiling of the portrait by Robert Hannaford, the opening of the Lois O'Donoghue Hostel (Port Augusta), and photographs of her running with Olympic torch for 2000 Sydney Olympics. Many of the photographs are loose, with a couple of albums also provided. The photographs were selected from a large volume of material held by O'Donoghue.

Cultural sensitivity advisory notice:

ICIP identification notice:

This series contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples. Details are provided at the file level.

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

Scope and contents: Photos of O'Donoghue from her childhood onwards. Many in her official roles: include photographs taken while giving addresses and receiving awards.

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

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples; including the Ngaanyatjarra people A38. The ICIP comes in the form of photographs of artworks by First Nations people.

Scope and contents: Photos of O'Donoghue from childhood onwards. Many in her official roles: include photographs taken while giving addresses and receiving awards.

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

Scope and contents: Photos of O'Donoghue from childhood onwards. Many in her official roles: include photographs taken while giving addresses and receiving awards.

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

Scope and contents: Includes many loose items selected from large volume of material held by O'Donoghue. Majority of the album is empty.

An album of photographs titled: Lowitja : Going Home; Visit by Miss Lois O'Donoghue, Chairperson of ATSIC to Anangu Pitjantjatjara Lands, 22 - 26 May 1995 (File 5) - Box 34

Cultural sensitivity advisory notice: Photographs of Uluru and Kata Tjuta – this file contains images which may contain ceremonial and/or gender specific material for the Yankunytjatjara and Pitjantjatjara people.

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of the Yankunytjatjara and Pitjantjatjara people. The ICIP comes in the form of photographs of Uluru and Kata Tjuta; from different angles.

Scope and contents: Includes many loose items selected from large volume of material held by O'Donoghue.

Photographs from O'Donoghue's childhood, 22 - 26 May 1995 (File 6) - Box 34

Scope and contents: Includes accompanying correspondence.

Photographs from the unveiling of Hannaford portrait (File 7) - Box 34

Album of photographs from the Olympic torch ceremony, 2000 (File 8) - Box 34

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples.

Family portraits, n.d. (File 9) - Box 34

Scope and contents: Includes possible photographs of Tom O'Donoghue's parents.

Series. Honours and Awards, 1977-2013

This series is comprised of material relating to honours that Professor Lowitja O'Donoghue received during her lifetime. It includes citations, certificates and medals; along with accompanying correspondence relating to the awards and honours O'Donoghue received. This series also includes a set of framed photographs taken at awards and honour conferring ceremonies.

Cultural sensitivity advisory notice:

ICIP identification notice:

This series contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples. Details are provided at the file level.

Biographical / Historical

Professor Lowitja O'Donoghue was awarded numerous honours in recognition of her contribution to promoting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander rights throughout her life. The awards included a Membership of the Order of Australia in 1977; Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1983; Australian of the Year in 1984; Australian National Living Treasure in 1998; a Papal honour from Pope John Paul II; and a Companion of the Order of Australia in 1999. O'Donoghue has also received multiple honorary doctorates from universities around Australia.

Papers and certificates relating to an honorary doctorate from Flinders University of South Australia, 1 June 1994 (File 1) - Box 35

Scope and contents: This file includes O'Donoghue's Doctor of the University from the Flinders University of South Australia and a copy of the address given by O'Donoghue on the occasion of receiving the doctorate.

Papers and certificates relating to the Order of the British Empire, 1982 - 9 May 1988 (File 2) - Box 35

Scope and contents: File includes material relating to O'Donoghue receiving an Order of the British Empire in 1983. The file also includes material relating O'Donoghue's honorary doctorate from Flinders University and the opening of Australia's Parliament House on 9 May 1988.

Papers and certificates relating to the South Australia Great Award, 1992 (File 3) - Box 35

Material relating to the Australian of the Year Award (File 4) - Box 35

Papers and certificates relating to an honorary doctorate from the Australian National University, 1995 (File 5) - Box 35

Scope and contents: This file includes O'Donoghue's Doctor of Law from the Australian National University and other certificates.

Correspondence relating to the Order of Australia (award of AO, AM and AC), 1999 (File 6) - Box 35

Scope and contents: This file contains correspondence addressed to O'Donoghue, congratulating her for appointment as Companion of the Order, Officer of the Order and Medal of the Order of Australia.

Correspondence relating to the Order of Australia, 1999 (File 6) - Box 35

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples. The ICIP comes in the form of cards featuring art by First Nations people.

Material relating to the National Living Treasure dinner, 1998 (File 8) - Box 35

Papers and certificates relating to O'Donoghue becoming a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, 1998 (File 9) - Box 35

Miscellaneous certificates and related papers, 2001–2013 (File 10) - Box 36

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples. The ICIP comes in the from a publication (and accompanying photographs) from when Pope John Paul II met with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Alice Springs, 1986.

Paul Harris Fellow certificate, 2001-2013 (File 11) - Box 36

Order of Australia booklets, 2001-2013 (File 12) - Box 36

Paul Harris Fellow medal and accompanying box, 2001-2013 (File 13) - Box 36

Royal Australasian College of Physicians medal and accompanying box, 2001-2013 (File 14) - Box 36

Captain Arthur Phillip outstanding Australian medal and accompanying box, 2001-2013 (File 15) - Box 36

Publications, 2001-2013 (File 16) - Box 36

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples.

Scope and contents: File includes Annual Report 1994-95 by the Office of the Official Secretary to the Governor-General, Australian of the Year by the National Portrait Gallery and Presentation Banquet : The 2nd Aboriginal Sports Star Awards.

Correspondence regarding nominations for honours, 2001-2013 (File 17) - Box 36

Photographs from the conferring ceremony for O'Donoghue's Honorary Doctorate of Murdoch University (File 18) - Box 37

Framed portrait of Lowitja O'Donoghue [on the occasion of receiving the Australian of the year award] (File 19) - Box 37

Framed photograph taken at an awards and honour conferring ceremony (File 20) - Box 37

Framed photograph taken at an awards and honour conferring ceremony (File 21) - Box 37

Framed photograph taken at a church ceremony with clergy (File 22) - Box 37

Series. Significant Indigenous affairs articles, 1972-1996

This series is comprised of speeches, papers and reports in relation to Indigenous affairs. It includes papers, reports and publications by H. C. Coombs, Charles Perkins, Paul Keating, Robert E. Tickner and others on the socio-economic and political position of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia. This series also includes several copies of historic documents such as An Act to Repeal the Aborigines Act, 1934-1939 and Promote the Welfare and Advancement of Aborigines and of Persons of Aboriginal Blood in South Australia and For Other Purposes. This series also contains additional speeches, addresses and lectures given by Professor Lowitja O'Donoghue. Many of the speeches relate to O'Donoghue's roles as chair of Aboriginal Hostels, chair of Aboriginal Development Commission and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC). O'Donoghue's speeches reflect her role as an advocate for Indigenous rights, with a focus on improving health, housing, education and overall welfare outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Cultural sensitivity advisory notice:

Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this series may contain content that is distressing and/or culturally sensitive including names and images of people who have passed away. As well as accounts of colonisation, violence, assimilation policies, and the Stolen Generations. Please also be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions within these works which reflect the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.

ICIP identification notice:

This series contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples. Details are provided at the file level.

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

Cultural sensitivity advisory notice: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this series may contain distressing and/or culturally sensitive content including accounts of colonisation, assimilation policies, and the Stolen Generations. Please also be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions within these works which reflect the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples.

Scope and contents: Includes papers by H.C. Coombs (1972), Charles Perkins (1983), Sir William Deane (1996), Paul Keating (1996) and copies of printed Reports and Acts. Including a copy of The Skills of Our Aborigines (1960); a report prepared by the federal government ahead of "National Aborigines' Day" (8th July 1960) and a copy of Some Signposts from Daguragu : the Inaugural Lingiari Lecture (1996).

Related Materials

For related material held by the National Library see the following: The Skills of our Aborigines and Some signposts from Daguragu : the inaugural Lingiari lecture / delivered by Sir William Deane.

Copy of Strategies to Help Overcome the Problems of Aboriginal Town Camps and a calendar, 1982 - c. 1983 (File) - Box 38

Cultural sensitivity advisory notice: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this file may contain content that is distressing and/or culturally sensitive including names and images of people who have passed away. Please also be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions within these works which reflect the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.

Scope and contents: The report was published in 1982 by House of Representatives Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs. The calendar features photographs taken throughout 1982; provided by the Courier Mail, Penny Tweedie and others.

Related Materials

For related material held by the National Library see the following: Strategies to help overcome the problems of aboriginal town camps.

Publications, reports and journals on Indigenous affairs, c. 1970 - 1996 (File 3) - Box 38

Cultural sensitivity advisory notice: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this file may contain content that is distressing and/or culturally sensitive including names and images of people who have passed away. Please also be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions within these works which reflect the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples.

Scope and contents: File includes copies of Aboriginal Newsletter, Aboriginal News, Land Rights News and Identity; as well as other publications and reports.

Related Materials

For related material held by the National Library see the following: Aboriginal newsletter; Aboriginal news; and Identity.

Additional speeches, addresses and lectures given by O'Donoghue and correspondence, c. 1970 - 2011 (File 4) - Box 38

Cultural sensitivity advisory notice: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this file may contain content that is distressing and/or culturally sensitive including accounts of violence, dispossession, colonisation and massacres. As well as personal accounts of being part of the Stolen Generations.

Scope and contents: Contains additional speeches, Lowitja's response to Andrew Bolt, Aboriginal Hostels letter head for acceptance of Australian of the Year 1984, and another notebook.

Series. Oversized objects, 1979-2005

This series is comprised of oversized material and miscellaneous object from the Papers of Lowitja O'Donoghue. It includes framed honours and awards recognizing Professor Lowitja O'Donoghue's contributions as an Indigenous rights activist; commemorative items from her wedding to Gordon Smart in 1979 (including her wedding dress), and commemorative items from the 2000 Sydney Olympics (including the Relay Torches).

Cultural sensitivity advisory notice:

Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this series may contain content that is distressing and/or culturally sensitive including names and images of people who have passed away. As well as accounts of frontier conflict, violence, and accounts of massacres. Please also be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions within these works which reflect the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.

ICIP identification notice:

This series contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples. Details are provided at the file level.

Framed degree of Doctor of the University from Murdoch University, 24 March 1993 (Item 1) - Folio-Box 39

Award for Outback communities and the Outback Areas Community Development Trust, c. 1989 (Item 2) - Folio-Box 39

Plaque for the 30th Anniversary of the 1967 Commonwealth Referendum, 27 May 1997 (Item 3) - Folio-Box 39

Cultural sensitivity advisory notice: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that you may see certain words or descriptions within this material which reflect the period in which the material was created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.

Scope and contents: "This plaque was presented at the Australian Reconciliation Convention on the 27th May 1997 by the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the 1967 Commonwealth Referendum on Aborigines..." --Inscribed on the plaque.

Framed award from the Victim Support Australasia, 2007 (Item 4) - Folio-Box 39

Duguid Memorial lecture medallion, 2003 (Item 5) - Folio-Box 39

NAIDOC Award, n.d. (Item 6) - Folio-Box 39

Scope and contents: "National Aborigines' & Islanders' Day Observance Committee...presented to Aboriginal Commissioner Lois O'Donaghue AM [sic.]. for her strong respect for the heritage of Indigenous people." --Inscribed on the award.

Order of Australia award, n.d. (Item 7) - Folio-Box 39

Wedding corsage of Lowitja O'Donoghue, 1979 (Item 9) - Folio-Box 40

Wedding ornaments of Lowitja O'Donoghue, 1979 (File 10) - Folio-Box 40

Wedding dress of Lowitja O'Donoghue, 1979 (Item 11) - Folio-Box 40

Silver engraved tray of appreciation from the Point Augusta Aboriginal Community, n.d. (Item 12) - Folio-Box 40

Para-Olympic tracksuit and commemorative items, 2000 (File 13) - Folio-Box 40

Olympic torch relay tracksuit, 2000 (Item 14) - Folio-Box 40

The 2000 Olympic Torch Relay : Pin Album, 2000 (Item [Unnumbered]) - Folio-Box 40

Scope and contents: Published by The Advertiser; Sunday Mail.

Black Women's Calendar produced by the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS), 1993 (Item 15) - Folio-Box 41

Citation for the Companion of the Order of Australia, 1999 (Item 16) - Folio-Box 41

Certificate for Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Melbourne, 10 May 2003 (Item 17) - Folio-Box 41

Letter of thanks from the Munghanh of Meripah, 1 June 1990 (Item [Unnumbered]) - Folio-Box 41

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of the Mungkanah people [Wik Mungkan people Y57]. This letter of thanks / citation was presented to O'Donoghue on the occasion of the transfer of the Merapah Station from the Queensland Government, to its Traditional Owners the Mungkanah people [Wik Mungkan people Y57].

Scope and contents: "On this day 1st June 1990. We the Munghanh of Meripah wish to thank you with our whole heat for your role in giving us back our Homeland. Surely the old people who have walked this home for many centuries, and the future generations, together with us today assure you of a special place in our corporate heart. We pray that with our returning to Maripah; many more of our Aboriginal Brothers will have the same opportunity as we the Meripah people of recreating our true Life-Spirit."

Framed photograph of O'Donoghue receiving an award, n.d. (Item [Unnumbered]) - Folio-Box 41

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

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of the Pitjantjatjara people C6 and Yankunytjatjara people C4.

Scope and contents: Includes National Living treasure award (1982), laminated photo of Lowitja O'Donoghue and others after the 1996 election and papers relating to the transfer of Uluru National Park to its Traditional Owners including a copy of Pukuḻpa Pitjana Aṉangaku Ngurakutu : Welcome to Aboriginal Land.

Guest book from evening to honour O'Donoghue, c. 1996 (Item 19) - Folio-Box 42

Album of photographs from This is your life (Australian TV series), n.d. (File 20) - Folio-Box 42

National Sorry Day Acknowledgement, 22 May 1998 (Item 21) - Folio-Box 42

A commemorative album of photographs from the Indigenous Peoples International Administrators' Conference, 1985 (File 22) - Folio-Box 42

Cultural sensitivity advisory notice: Photographs of Uluru and rock art on Uluru – this file contains images which may contain ceremonial and/or gender specific material for the Yankunytjatjara and Pitjantjatjara people.

ICIP identification notice: This file contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples (including the Yolngu people N230, Mutitjulu community, Yankunytjatjara C4 and Pitjantjatjara people C6). The ICIP comes in the form of rock art and photographs of ceremonial and traditional dances.

Copies from The Australian Abo Call : The Voice of The Aborigines, April - September 1938 (File 23) - Folio-Box 43

Cultural sensitivity advisory notice: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this file may contain distressing and/or culturally sensitive content including the names and images of people who have passed away and accounts of frontier conflict, violence, resistance and massacres. Please also be aware it contains language, terms and descriptions that could cause offence and may not be considered appropriate today.

Related Materials

For related material held by the National Library see the following: The Australian Abo call : the voice of the Aborigines.

Papers relating to the Papal award (Dame of the Order of Saint Gregory the Great), 2005 (File 24) - Folio-Box 43

Booklet of letters of appreciation and farewell cards on O'Donoghue's departure from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC), 1996 (File 25) - Folio-Box 43

Framed Papal award (Dame of the Order of Saint Gregory the Great), 2005 (Item 26) - Folio-Box 43

Advanced Australia Award, n.d. (Item 27) - Folio-Box 43

Framed Order of Australia award, 1999 (Item 28) - Folio-Box 43

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

Scope and contents: From the Sydney 2000 Olympics and Paralympics.

2000 Olympics - Relay torches, 2000 (Item 30) - Piece 44

Scope and contents: From the Sydney 2000 Olympics and Paralympics.

Degree Law University of Notra Dame, 2001 (Item 31) - Map-Folio 45

Doctor of University of Queensland Technology, 1996-2001 (Item 32) - Map-Folio 45

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Guide to the Papers of Lowitja O'Donoghue

MS 10445

Collection Summary

Introduction

Scope and Contents

Conditions Governing Access

Conditions Governing Use

Preferred Citation

Content advisory notice:

Cultural sensitivity advisory notice:

ICIP identification notice:

First Nation community names

Related Documentation

Item Descriptions

Class. Consignment received 2013, 1940 - 2013

Series. Biographical, 1975-2013

Cultural sensitivity advisory notice:

ICIP identification notice:

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

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

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

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

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

Personal documents including 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Prime Capital TV news, 1993 (Item NLA.MS-SAV009489) - Shelf-Tall OH1-19-014

ATSIC 'Day One' Address to Staff (Item NLA.MS-SAV009490) - Shelf-Tall OH1-19-014

Australian Biography (Item NLA.MS-SAV009491) - Shelf-Tall OH1-19-014

This is your life EP: Lowitja O'Donoghue 5/8/00 (Item NLA.MS-SAV009493) - Shelf-Tall OH1-19-014

United Nations speech at the general assembly 1993, 1993 (Item NLA.MS-SAV009742) - Shelf-Tall OH1-19-014

Lowitja O'Donoghue National Press Club (Item NLA.MS-SAV009497) - Cassette-Box 497

Aboriginal Australia February, 1995 (Item NLA.MS-SAV009487) - Shelf-Tall OH1-19-014

Face the Press - 6-12-90, 1990 (Item NLA.MS-SAV009488) - Shelf-Tall OH1-19-014

National Australia Day Council Compile Ceremony (Item NLA.MS-SAV009492) - Shelf-Tall OH1-19-014

SBS - Lowitja O'Donoghue biography (Item NLA.MS-SAV009494) - Shelf-Tall OH1-19-014

Peter Read Collection, 1988 (Item NLA.MS-SAV009495) - Cassette-Box 497

O'Donoghue debates (Item NLA.MS-SAV009496) - Cassette-Box 497

Series. Cards and invitations, 1988-2005

ICIP identification notice:

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

Personal and official cards and invitations, ca. 1991 (File 3) - Box 4

Official invitations and cards including to Government House and functions, c. 1986 - 1995 (File 4) - Box 4

Invitation to the Prime Minister's XI one-day cricket match, 2 December 1993 (Item 5) - Box 4

Series. Notebooks and diary schedules, 1980-2006

ICIP identification notice:

Miscellaneous notes and correspondence (File 1-3) - Box 5

Related Materials

Diary schedules (meetings, lectures etc), 1996-1997, 1999-2000, 2004, 2006 (File 4) - Box 5

18 notebooks (most with only a few pages used) and some loose notes, 1980s-1990s (File 5) - Box 5

Series. Speeches, 1978 - 2011

Cultural sensitivity advisory notice:

ICIP identification notice:

First Nation community names

Speeches, addresses and lectures given by O'Donoghue, 1978 - 1986 (File 1a) - Box 6

Related Materials

Flashcards of speeches given by O'Donoghue during her tenure as Australian of the Year 1985, 1985 - 1986 (File 1b) - Box 6

Speeches, addresses and lectures given by O'Donoghue mainly about housing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, 1987 - 1989 (File 2) - Box 6

Speeches, addresses and lectures given by O'Donoghue as Chairperson of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC), 1990 - 1991 (File 3) - Box 6

National Press Club Address May, 1992 (File 4) - Box 6

One Nation: Promise or Paradox?, 1992 (Item NLA.MS-SAV009741) - Shelf-Tall OH1-19-014