While working as University Architect for the University of Queensland, the Co-Ordinator General of the Department of Public Works asked Birrell to design the campus plan for the The University College of Townsville. The College, to be an extension college of University of Queensland, was opened in February 1961. Birrell designed several of its early buildings as University of Queensland Architect, including the First Hall of Residence.

While working as University Architect for the University of Queensland, the Co-Ordinator General of the Department of Public Works asked Birrell to design the campus plan for the The University College of Townsville. The College, to be an extension college of University of Queensland, was opened in February 1961. Birrell designed several of its early buildings as University of Queensland Architect.

This subseries has the designs of the University College of Townsville Library (now the Eddie Koiki Mabo Library) by James Birrell and Partners. There are several of the earlier plans in this subseries have University of Queensland in the title block and James Birrell as the University Architect with James Birrell and Partners written above the title block.

Daphne Mayo was a foundation trustee of the Godfrey Rivers Trust. Daphne Mayo, former student of Rivers, was the main buyer for most of the works acquired by the Trust for the Queensland National Art Gallery (now the Queensland Art Gallery). This subseries includes newspaper cuttings, legal and financial records, details and notes on competitions, and correspondence. The correspondence (137 letters, 14 telegrams) relating to the Godfrey Rivers Trust. Correspondence from Godfrey Rivers and Selina (Ina) Rivers to Mayo including letters of introduction for Mayo by Rivers while she is in Europe. Additional letters by Ina Rivers are held elsewhere in this collection. Letters are from 1912 to 1965, and some undated. Not all years have correspondence.

Receipts, invoices, correspondence relating to works of art and Sydney studio, from 1926 to 1979.

Letters and postcards from Judith Rodriguez to David Malouf.

Correspondence with various poets and authors. Some poems included. David Malouf interview with Tom Shapcott, Italy, 1978. Most folders within this series have handwritten annotations by Judith Rodriguez.

Various letters, postcards, telegram and poems. This folder was labelled by Judith Rodriguez: Writing "IN" (not books) Correspondence, 1960 to 1979.
Comprises:
Folder 1: 1979
Folder 2: 1978
Folder 3: 1977-1976
Folder 4: 1975-1974
Folder 5: 1973-1960

Correspondence in the form of letters and postcards with various authors and poets. Notes and poems. Correspondence and course booklets regarding a poetry writing course tutored by Judith Rodriguez at Stott's Technical Correspondence College Pty Ltd., between 1973 to 1981. Correspondence with University of Queensland Press regarding Nu-Plastik Fanfare Red: And Other Poems. The folders within this box have been labelled by Judith Rodriguez, and most have handwritten annotations by her. Includes loose poems (typescript and handwritten), 1970 to 1982.

Correspondence between Judith Rodriguez and various authors and poets. Some advertising blurbs and cards for various groups and to publicise Judith Rodriguez's works. Correspondence with University of Queensland Press regarding Water Life, Mudcrab at Gambaro's, and Nu-Plastik Fanfare Red: And Other Poems. Correspondence with publishers regarding Shadow on Glass and with poets and publisher regarding Mrs Noah and the Minoan Queen.

Miscellaneous correspondence to and from Thomas Shapcott, 1984 to 1991.