Undated general correspondence.

Queensland Women's War Memorial is situated in Anzac Square, Ann Street, Brisbane, Queensland. The Brisbane Women's Club launched a campaign in 1929 to raise the funds to create a memorial as a tribute to those who fought in World War One. Due to the depression the campaign was unable to reach the goal of 1000 pounds. Mayo worked on the carved stone panel and drinking bubbler from 1929 to 1932. It was unveiled on 24 March 1932.
This file contains two folders. One folder contains notes and letters regarding the Queensland Women's War Memorial. It includes: a letter of acceptance of her design from the Queensland Women's Memorial Committee (17 May 1930); letters and estimates by the city architect for the fountain; letters from Nora B. Harris, President of Brisbane Women's Club and member of the the Queensland Women's Memorial Committee including one referencing Mayos illness and trip to Hobart (16 Mar 1931); letter from Mayo to Mrs Harris on the progress of the work, delays and payments (9 Nov 1981); a post card of the Memorial ; a handwritten note outlining Mayos design proposal for the Memorial (undated); and the poem with the section to be carved highlighted for Mayos consideration.

The second folder has a blueprint, plan and notes for the drinking fountain.

Mayo undertook the commission for a memorial to Sir William Glasgow. The sculpture has Glasgow in the uniform of an officer of the Light Horse holding a pair of field glasses. The finished bronze statue is about 2.5 metres high. Sir William Glasgow Memorial was listed on the Queensland Heritage Register on 13 May 2004. This file includes: pamphlet for the Major-General Sir William Glasgow Memorial Appeal (1960); Draft agreement between Douglas Martin Fraser of Mundoolun and Daphne Mayo for a cast bronze statue of the figure of the late Sir William Glasgow, with emendations, unsigned, 1961; typescript regarding the agreement with Mr D. M Fraser, including recommendations for amendments regarding personal insurance, undated, unsigned; newspaper cuttings; receipts from Edward Lumley & Sons; handwritten draft letters and notes by Mayo on envelopes and scraps of paper; invoice for bronze casting; and correspondence. Correspondents include: D.M. Fraser (including letters from dating from 1957, prior to the Statue being commissioned); and a letter from Queensland Railways dated 16 Jun 1978 regarding the re-siting of the Statue of Sir William Glasgow.

This file comprises correspondence from the Winton Tourist Promotion Association to Daphne Mayo regarding the design of a Silver Swaggie. In 1959 Mayo completed the Jolly Swagman Statue for Winton and a picture of this statue appears on their letterhead.

On cover of original folder "Melbourne Shrine Figures" (original folder discarded). This file includes incoming and outgoing correspondence regarding the commissioning of eight symbolical figures to be placed in the Inner Sanctuary of the Shrine of Remembrance (the National War Memorial of the State of Victoria). Daphne Mayo was selected by the Citizens' Committee of the National War Memorial of Victoria to submit a model for the figure of 'Integrity'. Due to insufficient funds the committe was unable to proceed with the commissioning of the Figures. The file also has a copy (no. 11) of the National War Memorial Specification. Respecting eight marble figures for inner shrine for the "Shine of Remembrance" at The Domain, South Yarra for The Committee of the National War Memorial. This copy has bound with it The first brochure on the first premiated design The National War Memorial of Victoria (1924); two folded plans for the 'Detail section of inner shrine of remembrance' and 'Plan at Shrine Floor Level'; and the Offical guide to the Shrine of Remembrance : The Domain Melbourne (signed by Daphne).

12 letters from 6 Aug 1918 to 23 Dec 1929. Correspondents include: Lewis McDonald (Secretary for the David Bowman Memorial Committee) (2 letters); N.C. Aitken of Streatham (13 Mar 1920); Chiurazzi (2 Nov 1925); J.W. Singer & Sons (4 Nov 1925); The Registrar, University of Queensland re the bust of Sir Matthew Nathan (5 Mar 1926); Cecil Dunn (28 Aug 1928); Bristish Medical Association re the Bancroft Memorial Medal (23 Jul 1928); Wunderlich Ltd re Stations of the Cross for Holy Spirit Church New Farm (20 Nov 1929).

Correspondence regarding the commission to make a bronze bust of the late Field Marshal Sir Thomas Blamey.

This file contains correspondence regarding the bronze scuplture by Mayo commemorating former students of King's School who died in service or were killed in action in World War Two. Includes notes; drawings; reproduction prints; eight b&w photographs (5 are bromide photographs) of the College chapel and school; and publications by the King's School (the magazine from 1948, Dedication of a Memorial 1953, a brochure of the School).

43 letters and 2 telegrams from 22 Jan 1930 to 25 Oct 1939. Correspondents include: Jack P. Donoghue, Architect, regarding the Pediment and Station of the Cross for Holy Spirit Chruch New Farm (22 Jan 1930); several letters from C. Bruce Dellit, Architect regarding the Anzac Memorial Building, New South Wales; Trustees of the Anzac Memorial Building (25 Sep 1930); S.A. Parker (9 Jan 1931); Customs and Excise Office (10 Feb 1931); Society of Artists requesting receipt for sale of bust (24 Sep 1931); E. J. Gregory (Manufacturer of Bronze Statuary and all Intricate Castings); letters from Prime Minister's Department and Civic Branch of the Department of the Interior regarding submitting designs for the Memorial to His late Majesty King George V (1936); City of Melbourne regarding King George Memorial (1937); A.B. Burton, Surrey (1938-1939); Society of Artists notifying her they have awarded her their Medal (15 Aug 1938); Rohm & Hass (25 Oct 1939). Some letters are accompanied by a draft response.

Approximately 100 letters (including telegrams) from 29 Apr 1940 to 21 Nov 1949. Correspondents include: A.B. Burton; Public Library of New South Wales regarding the doors; Hennessy, Hennessy & Co.; Brisbane Crematorium; Moir & Sutherland; T.C. Davis (High Commissioner for Canada) regarding his purchase of "Blackie"; Rev. Colin C. Chittleborough of St. Jude's Rectory, Brighton; Queensland National Art Gallery regarding the "Lloyd Rees" Sculpture; David Jones' Art Gallery; Mary Corkery, Artists' Agent; Royal S.A. Society of Arts; John Eldershaw regarding the bust of Professor Duhig; Mary P. Harris; National Gallery of Victoria.