Papers relating to Professor Prentice's research, as well as Department of Engineering exams, laboratory proposals, reports, minutes, invoices and accounts, staffing and correspondence. Bound and unbound papers/reports 1933-1974 relating to public commissions, academic seminars and academic teaching 1933-1974. Also photograph albums, medals and certificates.

Research material about the University of Queensland 1958-1986.

Programmes and newspaper cuttings relating to University of Queensland. Includes programmes from University of Queensland Dramatic Society, 1936-1943.

Meeting papers, minutes, addresses, broadcasts, typescripts, correspondence, published material, subject files, submissions, articles, lectures, notes and drafts. The collection includes papers relating to the Committee on Future of Tertiary Educations, Standing Committee of Professional Board, Australian Council for Educational Research, Australian Universities Commission and AVCC.

Coloured sketch of University of Queensland graduating geologist, drawn by Kevin McDonald. Annotated with "Thre yars ugo I cutnt evn spel geologest an now I are one". Also pencilled on drawing is "Gee arnt you lucky".

Scrapbook contains newspaper clippings, photographs, certificates and letters concerning Chippy Clarkson, rugby union, rugby league, athletics and the University of Queensland. Accompanied by a biographical note (1 leaf; handwritten) and Annual Sports certificates from the University of Queensland Athletic Club, 1919 and 1920.

Retirement speech.

Six medals awarded to Spencer Routh for his academic achievements. They are: Who’s Who Keyring, 2008. -- TJ Ryan Memorial Medal, [engraved] 1949, 28 mm diameter. -- Lilley Memorial Medal, [engraved], 1949, 16 mm diameter. -- Byrnes Memorial Medal, [engraved], 33 mm diameter. -- Australian Dictionary of Biography Medal, [engraved], 2000, 63 mm diameter. -- University of Queensland Centenary Commemorative Medallion, 2010, 60 mm diameter.