Research materials relating to Central Cape York Peninsular languages collected from 1964 to 2003. Collection includes grammars, lexical material and text material from Oykangand. Materials comprise written notes, critical literature, theses, data CDs, audio cassettes and reel to reel tape recordings.
Collection includes tape list and introduction to collection, both by Dr Sommer. Fryer Library listing provides access to relevant box.

Content advice: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are warned that audio recordings in this resource contain material of a personal or sexual nature which may cause embarrassment or offence. Manuscript papers may contain images, transcripts or names of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people now deceased and could contain historically and culturally sensitive words, terms and descriptions.

Drafts, notes and research materials relating to Race Relations in Australia (Methuen, 1982).

Correspondence, scrapbook, publications relating to Neville Bonner's Presidency of the One People of Australia League (OPAL) and his time as Senator for Queensland.

Content advice: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are warned that this resource may contain images, transcripts or names of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people now deceased. It may also contain historically and culturally sensitive words, terms and descriptions.

Papers relating to the Relics Advisory Committee within the Queensland Ministry for Aboriginal and Island Affairs and later within the Archaeology Branch of the Department of Aboriginal and Islanders Advancement. The papers contain correspondence, reports, newspaper cuttings and journal articles relevant to the Committee's decisions under the Aboriginal Relics Preservation Act 1967-1976. In addition the collection includes: notebooks, recordings, videos and photographs related to Rigsby's linguistic and ethnographic works in Queensland; and papers relating to research, teaching, administrations and applied work (especially native title).

50 audiocassette recordings, as well as 3 duplicate recordings (for Tapes 32-33 and 35), made at Doomadgee and surrounding areas in the Queensland Gulf region, documenting aspects of Ganggalidda, Garrwa and Waanyi culture, history and country. Speakers include Echo Peter, Dick Brookdale, Jupiter [Peter?], Johnny Watson, Big Arthur, Emily Arthur, Archie Rockland, Old Brookdale, Tolby Bob, Billy Joe, Stanley Gilbert, Victor Walden, Wilfred Walden, Redbank, David Brookdale, Micky Mick, Browny Bob, Stanley Chong, Mick Diamond, Fred Dyarald, Maude Dyarald, Tommy Doolan, Lizzy Daylight, Paddy Lloyd, Maurice Carlton, Jerry Brown, Dinny, Nimo Nero, Doomadgee Willy, Eric Peter, Big Eddie, Johnny [Prince?], Emily Ned, Phil Ned, Connie Walden, Thelma Jupiter, Clara Bob, J Frarleton, Old Silver, Old Echo, A Jupiter, Cyril McPherson, Tommy O'Keefe, Alfie O'Keefe, Iris Ned, Christy Ned and Jock Pedro.

Field notebooks, photograph album, and sound recordings relating to anthropological field trips and land and sea claims in the Gulf Country region.

37 photographs, colour, 9 x 13 cm, and 23 photographs, black-and-white, 9 x 13 cm, relating to the Nicholson River (Waanyi/Garawa) Land Claim under the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976. The hearings were conducted in the bush at Nudjabarra/Najabarra, Northern Territory, about half a kilometre from the Queensland border. The photographs were taken by David Trigger and Robert Blowes.

A form letter providing an analysis of the Aborigines' and Torres Strait Islanders' Affairs Act of 1965, and a form addressed to Premier Joh Bjelke Petersen petitioning for the abolition of the Act. Created by the Act Subcommittee of ABSCHOL and the University of Queensland Union. Undated.

A form letter providing an analysis of the Aborigines' and Torres Strait Islanders' Affairs Act of 1965, and a form addressed to Premier Joh Bjelke Petersen petitioning for the abolition of the Act. Created by the Act Subcommittee of ABSCHOL and the University of Queensland Union. Undated.

A flyer created by ABSCHOL promoting talks to be held throughout November, each held at Pastor Don Brady's Church in Spring Hill. Speakers include Pastor Don Brady, Paul Richards, Dr. Betty Watts and Steve Huxely. The flyer is undated but is assumed to be from 1972.