This collection is comprised of Pamela Lukin Watson’s papers from her career as an anthropologist. The materials in each series typically include drafts of writings, research notes, correspondence, photographs and research materials. They relate to the author’s PhD thesis (based off her field work in Biwat, Papua New Guinea), her 1998 publication Frontier lands and pioneer legends: how pastoralists gained Karuwali land and the author’s other work in the field of ethnopharmacology.

Trifold print brochure with information on the services and aims of Link-Up (Qld). Brochure provides history of the organisation. Also provides a history of the organisation as well as their contact information and office address.

An informational flyer which provides a description of ABSCHOL and its objectives as an organisation. Flyer also provides notice for the next ABSCHOL meeting to be held on Thursday 14th September in the Green Room at University of Queensland St. Lucia. No year

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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).