This collection consists of correspondence, poetry, wooden printing blocks, research notes, manuscripts and photographs created or collected by Ray Sumner, relating to her connection with Noel Macainsh and, separately, her research on Amalie Dietrich and Australian natural history.

Correspondence, research notes, manuscripts and reference material relating to Ray Sumner's research on Amalie Dietrich initially conducted for the National Museum in Victoria and later forming the basis of her PhD, completed at the University of Queensland in 1986, as well as associated publications.

Account compiled by George Watkins, Chemist, 1886 to 1916, at Queen Street Brisbane.
Contains notes about early churches of Brisbane.