Guide to Art Works in Fryer Library Collections

This list is a guide to unpublished sources about art and artists held in the collections of the Fryer Library. It is not exhaustive, and does not include items from Fryer Library’s collection of Queensland Art Gallery Files, Art Exhibition Catalogues or from the Hayes collection. Patrons should consult the online catalogue for holdings in these collections.

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Author Title Summary Call No.
Abrahams, Louis Self portrait, c1889 Self portrait by Louis Abrahams, etched c1889. Etching on cream laid paper; 16x12 cm plate; 30x23.5 cm sheet. ART00215A
Adams, J. Bribie Jetty Watercolour; of the jetty at Bribie Island, Queensland; 13x18 cm by J. Adams. ART0017_1C
Adams, J. Glasshouse mountains from Scarborough Watercolour; depicting the Glasshouse Mountains from Scarborough, Queensland; 12x18 cm by J. Adams. ART0017_2C
Aebi, James Letterbook, 1896-1915 Copies of letters from a photographer’s shop, written in Sydney, Melbourne and Victoria. F2282
Amies, T. Near Camden, NSW Hand coloured dry point etching; 7.4x10.4 cm. ART00275_B
Amies, T. Lennox Bridge, Parramatta Hand coloured dry point etching; 7.4x10.4 cm. ART00276_B
Amies, T. Anne Hathaway’s Cottage Hand coloured dry point etching; 10.4x7.4 cm. ART00277_B
ART00278_B
Amos, Irene, 1927-2012 Papers 1951- Irene Amos was an artist and a painter, teacher, administrator and supporter of Queensland’s visual arts. The collection includes: art exhibition catalogues, programmes, etc., and other material relating to her association with the Johnstone Gallery, Royal Queensland Art Society and Victor Mace Fine Arts. UQFL123
Annand, Douglas Shenton, 1903-1976 Papers 1926-1980 Newspaper cuttings; photographs; correspondence; drawings; designs for murals; 42 pencil and ink sketches 1926-1927. Some of the photographs are by Max Dupain. UQFL21
Annand, Douglas Shenton Hong Kong 1956 Pen sketch on brown paper; of figures and boats; 25x57 cm. ART00398_B
Armytage, J.C.; Saddler, J. Balaarat, Victoria Coloured engraving, framed; 11.7x19.7 cm. Plate in vol.5 of: Australia by Edwin Carton Booth. ART00013_B
Bage, Freda, 1883-1970 Portrait of Freda Bage by Sir William Dargie Sepia reproduction of Sir William Dargie’s painting, with signature on front by Freda Bage. F2384
Bage, Freda, 1883-1970 Sketchbooks of scientific drawings, 1903 2 volumes are signed and dated by Freda Bage, and titled Invertebrates 1 and Invertebrates 2. F3072
Bassett, Charles George Sampson FRCO 1948-1949 Oil on canvas on comp. board, framed; 70 x 55 cm. Charles Bassett was the son in law of George Sampson, whose collection UQFL50 is held by the Fryer Library. ART00107_B
Bateson, Catherine, 1960- Student project on Hollie Charlton by Helen Campbell Contains articles, photographs, photocopies of drawings, and paper ‘Holly Talks’, an interview of Hollie Charlton. F3188
Bedford, Kay Student project on Jacqueline Hick Jacqueline Hick, worked as a teacher, textile designer and printer. One of the leading Australian painters in dramatic pictures of regional subjects. Collection contains: photographs, photocopied articles, typescript of interview, bibliography and more. F3185
Behan, Norman, 1908-2000 Correspondence, 1948-1981 Correspondence relating to art acquisitions, includes several letters from Sali Herman. F3080
Bennett, Rubery Biographical notes Biographical notes, taken during an interview by Mrs. R. Yeowarts, 1976 F1492
Bennett, Rubery Notes of a conversation Autobiographical information about Rubery Bennett recorded by Mr Len Fisher in 1973. F691
Blackman, Charles, 1928- Address given, 3rd August 1976 Address given to the Alumni Association of the University of Queensland in the Art Museum, 3rd August 1976. F1404
Blake, William, 1757-1827 Illustrations from his works reproduced in facsimile by Trianon Press, 1964-1967 Three facsimile reproductions of William Blake's illustrations for his works. F80
Boyce / May Sketch books 2 sketch books, one with Toowoomba interest Boyce; 3 more student sketchbooks; Toowoomba names appearing include Gerard Boyce; Cedric Boyce, Penfold, E.E.D. White, Miss Munro, Godsall, Wonderley, Mrs Spencer Roberts, etc; Hubert Jarvis signature appears on page with study of horse anatomy. Contain: pastel, chalk; many student studies; landscapes, figures, portraits, hand drawn colour chart. ART00150_1
ART00150_2
ART00150_3
Boyd, Max The family of Boyd Accompanied by entry on Boyd of Glenfern from ‘Burke’s Colonial Gentry’ (pp.209-210; 30 cm. ; photocopy) and photograph of painting of house, unidentified (col. ; 9 x 13 cm.) F2387
Boyd, M.J. (Mike J.) Letter, 1986 Oct, Kambah, A.C.T. to Member of Clan Boyd Includes list of members of Clan Boyd, to whom copies of letter were distributed; also bibliography. Letter concerns author’s research into Boyd family history. F3059
Brisbane Central Technical College Drawings used in art classes Drawings used in art classes, 1904 [191-?] at the Brisbane Central Technical College. 47 study prints ; 33x31 cm or smaller. F2430
Butor, Michel, 1926- Le Masque Commentary on Saul Steinberg's works, his use of collage, drawings, photographs and masks as devices to portray the human condition. F3175
Buzacott, Nutter, 1905-1976 Biographical material Xerox copies of press clippings, correspondence, and obituary notices. F1601
Byrne, Harold, 1899-1966 [Two dancers] Sketch for The Spirit of the Ballet; pencil on paper; 15x16.5 cm. ART00345_B
Byrne, Harold Carnaval Etching in green on album sheet; 11.4x11.4 cm ART00289_B
Byrne, Harold Spririt of the Ballet, frontispiece Pencil on paper on album sheet; 14x15 cm. ART00344_B
Callins, Charles John, 1887- Papers, 1922-1979 Collection contains autobiographical notes, reminiscences of the Cairns district, yachting and the Cairns Aquatic Club; some of the stories accompany paintings by Charles Callins. Also a folder of photocopied correspondence, articles, photographs and price list of paintings at a restrospective exhibition of paintings by Charles Callins at Gallery A Sydney March 1977. Slides of Charles Callins paintings were copied by the University Art Museum. UQFL85
Campbell, Barbara Student project on Robert MacPherson Includes photocopied typescript, articles, photographs, bibliography, negatives of photographs F3187
Chapman, F. Letters, 1934 March 23-1934 August 1 Four letters regarding the report on Museums and Art Galleries in Australia by S.F. Markham and H.C. Richards, to the Carnegie Corporation of New York, (London Museum Association, 1933). F1754
Chomley Family Papers of the Chomley, A Beckett, and Boyd Families Drawings, papers and verses of C.H. Chomley and Martin Boyd. Photographs (1888-1963). UQFL22
Clark, Frances Papers, 1868-1970 Includes photographs and papers relating to Daphne Mayo and her work on the Queensland Women’s War Memorial in Brisbane early 1930s. UQFL444
Cochrane, Susan Papers, 1979-2005 Research material for various publications, photographs, slides, art exhibition catalogues and other miscellaneous manuscript material. UQFL419
Coleman, Alfred, c1890-1952 [Street scene with Perfect Cheese Co building] Watercolour on board; 32x39 cm. ART00503
Coleman, Alfred [Street scene, houses/church with spire] Watercolour on board; 32x40 cm. ART00504
Coleman, Alfred [Seashore, windswept trees] Watercolour on board; 31x39 cm. ART00505
Coleman, Alfred [Beach scene] Watercolour on board; 32x41 cm. ART00506
Coleman, Alfred [Boats (two row boats) moored at jetty] Watercolour on board; 30x36 cm. ART00507
Coleman, Alfred [Boats moored (in inlet)] Watercolour on board; 32x42 cm. ART00508
Cook, Maureen Student project on Peter Cripps Handwritten article on interview with Peter Cripps, illustrated with cut-outs from exhibition programs, photographs. F3191
Conference of State Gallery Directors Minutes, 1948, 1952, 1954, 1956, 1957, 1960, 1964 As noted in title. F1449
Connor, Kevin, 1932- Evening light, King St., Newtown 1 colour print. Accompanying book ‘Kevin Connor’, text by Barry Pearce, catalogued separately at ND1105.C65A41989. F3337
Cooper, John, 1912-1987 Papers, [1945-198-] Collection includes correspondence with artists, collectors, other gallery directors, art societies, etc. He was prominent in establishing the Gold Coast Art Prize, and has acted as judge in many art competitions. The chief value of his collection lay in the large number of catalogues of art gallery exhibitions, art auctions, dealers’ lists, in Australia and overseas. UQFL60
Corrigan, Patrick Papers, 1880- Australian art exhibition catalogues; Australian and European bookplates; some artworks. Bookplate artists include Lionel Lindsay, D. H. Souter and Pixie O’Harris. UQFL319
Cowen, Don Mural designs for Geology Museum, Richards Building, University of Queensland [picture]/ by Don Cowen and Quentin Hole Sketches and preliminary designs for mural in the old Geology Museum, Richards Building, University of Queensland. UQFL459
Cummings, R.P. (Robert Percy), 1900-1989 Mostly from the diaries of R.P. Cummings Autobiography of R.P. Cummings, architect of Queensland Art Gallery. F2350
Cummings, R.P. (Robert Percy), 1900-1989 Newspaper cuttings relevant to R.P. Cummings’ career Topics covered include Queensland Art Gallery, King George Square (Brisbane), and the Bligh Plan for Roma Street, Brisbane. F2351
Curtis, Robert Emerson Sydney Harbour Bridge 1930 Lithograph; 37.7x29 cm. ART0019_B
Danziger, Hilda Papers relating to war memorials at Cordalba and Apple Tree Creek Newspaper cuttings (photocopies and originals) relating to restoration of war memorials at Cordalba and Apple Tree Creek, Queensland; also sepia photograph of Fallen Soldiers Memorial, Cordalba, from early 1900. F3195
Donaldson, Beryl A. Cultural legitimacy in the Australian art world Thesis (Ph.D.), University of Toronto, 1980. F3226
Down, Geoffrey Nineteenth century stained glass in Melbourne Thesis (M.A.) -- University of Melbourne, 1975 F3218
Drysdale, Russell, 1912-1981 Letter 1972 Oct 3 to Dr Beston Xerox copy of holograph letter to John Beston re work of Patrick White. F1673
Durack, Elizabeth, 1915-2000 Ernestine Hill c1954 Oil on comp. board; 91.5x55.5 cm. ART00035_B
Durack, Elizabeth The Loneliness of Ernestine Hill c1954 "To Dr L.T. Hergenhan, Hon. Pres. Friends of Fryer, University of Queensland, Feb. 1980"; watercolour & gouache over pencil on paper; 56.5x39.2 cm. ART00036_A
Durack, Elizabeth Ernestine Hill at 47 Browne Av c1954 "To Friends of Fryer, University of Queensland, Feb. 1980"; watercolour & gouache over pencil on paper; 56.5x39.2 cm. ART00037_A
Durack, Elizabeth Ernestine Hill drawn by Elizabeth Durack c1954 Watercolour & gouache over pencil on paper; 56.5x39.2 cm. ART00038_A
Durack, Elizabeth Ernestine Hill sitting for Elizabeth Durack c1954 Watercolour & gouache over pencil on paper; 56.5x39.2 cm. ART00039_A
Durant, F. C. [Letter], 1974 Sep 10 [to] Donald H. Tuck, Lindisfarne, Tasmania Letter relates to Soviet Union interest in science fiction literature and art. F2124
Dwyer, Les Photograph of Daphne Mayo with 10 others, [1937?] Photograph taken by Les Dwyer, Canberra Studios, Manuka, possibly at Australian Academy of Art launch of which Mayo was a Foundation Member. UQFL119 : 2
Etty, William, 1787-1849 [Letter 10th October 1842] Letter, 1842 Oct 10 to G.F. Lambert re York School of Design F242
Falle, E. J. Invoice to Mr. Lindsay, 1923 Nov 1 Items purchases from chemist. F2278
Feint, Adrian, 1894-1971 [Folder of illustrations] A complete set of illustrations for the first publication by Australian Limited Editions Society, of, A Narrative of the expedition to Botany Bay, by Watkin Tench, decorated with woodcuts and drawings by Adrian Feint. Reproduced from 3rd edition, London, 1789 (Sydney 1938). F1784
Fisher, Fedora Gould, 1916-2007 Material relating to Gold Coast Art Gallery owner, John Cooper Two typescript documents : ‘The John Cooper Collection of Art Source Materials’ briefly describes his donation to The University of Queensland Library, and ‘The Career of John Cooper: a biographical sketch’. F3167
Fisher, Fedora Gould, 1916-2007 Percy Trezise at home to the Fishers, 7th January 1974 at Cairns, NQ Account of an informal chat with Len and Fedora Fisher of the Alumni Association, University of Queensland. Concerns Trezise’s painting, ‘the Laura pub’, and plans for Quinkan National Park. F878
Frazer, David, 1966- Bookplates, [1996-2004?] 30 engraved bookplates by the Australian artist David Frazer. F3330
Friend, Donald, 1915-1989 Sketchbook, 1978 Contains studies and sketches for ‘Return of the prodigal’ (also known as ‘Adam-Ayam Kesayangan, Vol.3’) Also contains sketches for a projected series of books based on biblical themes in an Australian setting, and some diary notes. F3006
Friend, Donald, 1915-1989 Papers, 1966-1967 10 small exercise books containing manuscript notes, text, and drawings. 6 notebooks relate to ‘Save me from the Shark’; and 4 notebooks relate to ‘Donald Friend in Bali’. UQFL221
Gallery One Eleven Gallery One Eleven scrapbook Photocopy of original in possession of Ray Hughes Gallery, Brisbane. Scrapbook contains exhibition catalogues, press clippings, reviews, biographical notes on artists. F1557
Gall, Ian Torres Strait reader: illustrations, [192?] Approximately 80 proof page illustrations, some in duplicate, for Reader series published by Queensland Home Secretary’s Dept. for use in schools. F1402
Gardner, Angela, 1957- Postcard poems by Angela Gardner and Jill Jones The book is the result of a collaboration between poet Jill Jones and the poet/artist Angela Gardner, and is based on an exchange of poems sent between Australia and the United Kingdom in October and November, 2003. The postcards and cover were digitally produced as an artists book by Angela Gardner. F3311
Gardner, Silvana, 1942- Papers 1991-1996 Correspondence; literary and artistic papers; work diaries; photos and ephemera. UQFL261
Glover, John, 1767-1849 Correspondence relating to the paintings of John Glover 1820-1869 Letters from John Glover to Sir Thomas Phillips; and between Sir Thomas Phillips and other correspondents, including Charles Bowles. F3166
Goodin, Isabel M. Letter, 1973 Jul 26 to Fryer Librarian Letter to Fryer Librarian 1973 July 26, to accompany gift of ‘West Australian goldfields sketchbook’ by A.E. Read; and 3 drawings to illustrate it, gift of the artist. Also list of galleries in which his work is represented. For the drawings themselves, see F759. For a map of the route taken on the sketching trip, see F838. F758
Gratwick, Deborah Student project on Christine Henderson Handwritten articles, newspaper cuttings, cut-outs from catalogues, photographs, conference blurb and photocopy of review articles. Work is illustrated with 32 slides all annotated. F3193
Half Dozen Group of Artists Records, 1963- Annual reports, financial statements, incoming and outgoing correspondence, mail register, visitors book, exhibition records, exhibition catalogues, scholarship records, publications, financial records, membership records, rules, circulars, newspaper clippings, printing plates, meeting agendas, minutes, notices, constitution. UQFL64
Hanrahan, Barbara, 1939-1991 Skipping by Barbara Hanrahan 1 b&w print, edition 56/150. F2625
Hayes, Edward Leo, 1889-1967 Letter to E.M. England and family, 1948 Letter 31 Aug 1948 to E.M. England and family (with continuation dated Dec.): personal news, formation of Anthropological Society at University of Queensland, books and book collecting, Australian painting. F1273
Haysom, Melville, 1900-1967 Papers, 1932-1974 Letters, manuscript notes for critiques of art shows, art exhibition program, exhibition catalogues, press clippings, sketches (5). UQFL51
Hill, Robert Bookplates Five bookplates and 2 greeting cards with decoration, printed on Crown Kangaroo Press. F714
Hjorth, Noela, 1940- [Untitled : colour lithograph] 1 print. Edition: 7/75 Loose insert from book ‘Noela Hjorth’ by Vicki Pauli and Judith Rodriguez, catalogued separately at Qto NE791.H56A4 1984. F2624
Jewell, Edwin Papers, 19--? 35 bookplates, each one an original work of art. 34 are the work of Robert Jacks and one is the work of Pro Hart. UQFL355
Johnston, W. Ross (William Ross), 1939- Papers relating to the Institute of Modern Art, 1975-1981 compiled by Ross Johnston Includes Memorandum and Articles of Association of Institute of Modern Art, minutes of committee meetings, reports, publicity leaflets for exhibitions etc. Papers relate to Ross Johnston’s period as President of the Board, 1979-1981. F2461
Kempf, Franz To the sea Ecolour print (grey and yellow) edition: 48.150. Loose insert from book by Neville Weston ‘Franz Kempf: graphic works, 1962-1984’ catalogued separately at Qto NE791.K46W47 1984. F2623
Lahey, Vida, 1882-1968 The rudiments of the language of art [21 April 1942] Written, arranged and bound by Vida Lahey, lettering by R.J. Pring. At head of t.p.: A record of the second lecture in a series of lectures on art, sponsored by Professor J.V. Duhig for the University of Queensland. Text is typed on white foolscap sheets which have been pasted on the brown sheet forming the volume. Accompanying illustrations, both reproductions and originals have also been pasted in. Hand decorated covers. 9 unnumbered blank pages of brown paper. F2622
Lancaster, Charles Henry, b. 1886 Papers 1930-1950 Scrapbooks, photographs, art exhibition catalogues, indenture. UQFL20
Langer, Gertrude, 1908-1984 Papers 1920-1984 Correspondence, cards, photographs, subject files, newspaper clippings, typescript and art critiques, programmes, exhibition catalogues, lecture notes, notebooks, receipt books, address books, slides, notes, invitations, financial papers, diaries, posters, bark paintings, poems, art publications, professional papers, vacation school details, Arts Council minutes, Queensland Art Gallery Society minutes, reports and membership records of Council for Arts, AICA reports, O.B.E. UQFL157
Levy, Rudi Eulogy for Dr. Gertrude Langer Eulogy at Dr. Gertrude Langer’s funeral in Brisbane on 1 October 1984, delivered by Rudi Levy. F2321
Lionel Lindsay Gallery Papers, [184-]-[195-] 9 folders containing photocopied manuscripts including: Folder 1 -- Ludwig Leichhardt’s letter to B. Graham and P.S. Thomson; J. Gilbert’s letter to F. Strange. Folder 2 -- Lionel Lindsay’s manuscript of ‘Addled Art’. Folder 3 and 4 -- Lionel Lindsay's typescript of ‘Discobolus and other verse’ with handwritten emendations. Folder 5 -- Henry Lawson’s manuscript of ‘Andy's gone with cattle’. Folder 6 -- Henry Lawson’s handwritten letter to his sister. Folder 7 -- Henry Lawson’s poem ‘What manner of man is he?’. Folder 8 -- Henry Lawson‘s poem ‘The child slaves of the fairy west’. Folder 9 -- Two black and white photographs of Henry Lawson in his youth. F3203
Lindsay, Norman, 1879-1969 Letter [1967] [manuscript] : Springwood, N.S.W. to Sue Wagner Xerox copy of holograph letter to Sue Wagner, Jacaranda Press re publication of essays of Ken Slessor. F1671
Lindsay, Norman, 1879-1969 Wood cut 1 print ; sepia ; 19 x 25 cm. on 32 x 41 cm. in a brown linen folder. F2643
Lipton, Kay Student project on Christophe Emblard Student project for University of Queensland Department of Fine Arts (Art History) subject FA214 : Art and Value; lecturer Urszula Szulakowska. F3098
MacArthur, Lilian Vida Lahey, 1969 : artist At bottom of first leaf: The Society of Women Writers of N.S.W. Literary Competition, 1969. F2251
Maalsen, John Album of Bluey & Curley cartoons, [194-?] Includes a newspaper cutting showing artist Alex Gurney presenting a Bluey & Curley sketch to troops in New Guinea. F3388
Maynard, Margaret Papers concerning Walter Jenner Includes documents, catalogues, newspaper cuttings, and correspondence relating to Walter Jenner and his work. F1953
Maynard, Margaret Correspondence relating to publication of Fine art exhibitions in Brisbane, 1884-1916 Letters written from Stockholm, London, Auckland and various towns in Australia. Accompanied by Grand Central Galleries auction catalogue, 1977, and copies of correspondence relating to Oscar Fristrom and Eddie Hutchison. Correspondence relates to biographical information on artists exhibiting in Brisbane in the period 1884-1916, particularly Oscar Fristrom; written by relatives or friends in reply to Margaret Maynard or Julie Brown. F2463
Mayo, Daphne, 1895-1982 Papers [191-?] - [196-?] Correspondence, newspaper clippings, art exhibition catalogues, tools, art works, photographs, notebooks, diaries. UQFL119
McArthur, Alexandra Sketches from ‘My Fair Lady’ Nine black and white sketches from ‘My Fair Lady’, postcard, and handprinted writing paper. Accompanied by letter to Amy White November 2, 1971. F411
McArthur, Kathleen, 1915-2001 Wildflower drawings, [19--] Set of 8 reproductions of Queensland wildflowers by Kathleen McArthur in envelope as issued and signed individually by the artist; 8 postcard reproductions of Queensland wildflowers as issued by the artist; 2 blank Queensland wildflower lettersheets in envelopes as issued; 5 signed pen-and-ink Queensland wildflower illustrations. F3366
McArthur, Kathleen, 1915-2001 Papers, 1967-1984 Includes printed drawings and watercolours of wildflowers UQFL404
McCrae, Hugh 1876-1958 Letter : Camden, to [W.E.] Fitz [Henry] Letter to [W.E.] Fitz [Henry] apologizing for delay due to ill-health. Holograph, with 2 pen and ink sketches. Found in: Art in Australia Dec. 15, 1931. Special Adrian Feint no., with McCrae’s autograph on t-p. F1637
McDonald, Robyn Student project on Lyndall S. Milani Topics include: (1) Chronology of Artist; (2) The Installation Sculpture; (3) Comparative Study: Discussion. F3186
McKay, Judith, 1949- Papers [1919]-1984 Research material for a National Estate study of war memorials in Queensland and for the publication, ‘Lest we forget : a guide to the conservation of war memorials’, compiled by Judith McKay and Richard Allom. The manuscript listing is divided into two parts. Part 1 lists the contents of the collection in order of boxes. Part 2a provides an alphabetically arranged list of towns and localities as finding aids. Part 2b locates memorials dedicated to individual units. UQFL208
McLeod, Catriona Student project on Mark Ross Student project for University of Queensland Department of Fine Arts (Art History) subject FA216 : Post 1940 European and American Art; lecturer Urszula Szulakowska. F3102
McQueen, Humphrey, 1942- Black swan of trespass : the emergence of modernist painting in Australia 1915-1944 Proof copy of book published by Alternative Publishing Cooperative, 1979. Pages 3, 11-31 omitted from manuscript. F1761
Milburn, Michael Project : artist Rene Blin Student project for University of Queensland Department of Fine Arts (Art History) subject FA214 : Art and Value; lecturer Urszula Szulakowska. F3100
Monash, John, Sir, 1865-1931 Letter, 1919 Aug 8 : to Frances a B. Chomley Letter to Frances Chomley, 1919 Aug 8, thanking her for the gift of a ceramic kookaburra, her own work. F726
Monk, Jack Papers, [1966?-1972?] Includes working notebooks, exhibition catalogue, letters, pamphlet, poem dissertations, and pencil sketches. UQFL412
Moore, William George Letter, 1913 April 15 : London, to Bob Holograph letter to Bob with personal news and discussing Australians in London, including Charles Gilbert Dyson ; his part in a Shaw play. Letterhead: Melbourne Herald Office, London. Bob could be possibly R. H. Croll. F1549
Moriarty, Mervyn, 1937- Papers, 1974-1983 Photographs; art exhibition catalogues; correspondence from students; correspondence and documents of Australian Flying Arts School, newsclippings; video ‘Big Country-Nice things happen’; film ‘Sky Bridges’. UQFL150
Nolan, Sidney, Sir, 1917-1992 Letter, [1947] Feb 26 to Amy Beatrice Letter to Amy Beatrice [White], Buderim acknowledging letter of congratulation for his exhibition (probably at Moreton Gallery, Brisbane.) F804
Parker, Harold, 1873-1961 Papers, 1873-1973 Personal papers; medals and certificates; correspondence; financial records; sketch books; clipping books; exhibition catalogues; photographs; publications. UQFL7
Parkinson, Roy P. (Roy Phillip), 1901-1945 Papers [19--] Correspondence, magazine and newspaper clippings, publications, sketches, miscellaneous items. Parkinson was an artist known mainly for watercolours who studied at Brisbane Technical College. UQFL15
Pedersen, Lilian, 1898-1983 Gleanings from Australian verse Manuscript book of seventeen illuminated poems by Australian authors. Commissioned by Father Leo Hayes from artist Ella Lilian Pedersen, who also crafted a tooled leather binding, inset with semi precious gems. F3453
Pedersen, Lilian, 1898-1983 For a little girl’s garden Illuminated manuscript of the poem "For a little girls garden" by Janet Pine. Lettering and decoration by Lilian E. Pedersen [sic], 1937 ART00151_1
Pedersen, Lilian, 1898-1983 Highest flight Illuminated manuscript of the poem "Highest flight" by Joseph Joel Keith. Lettering and decoration by E. Lilian Pedersen, 1942 ART00151_2
Pedersen, Lilian, 1898-1983 Keep thy foot when thou goest to the House of God Illuminated manuscript of a prayer cited from the Kings James Bible, Ecclesiastes 5:1-3 "Keep thy foot when thou goest to the House of God". Lettering and decoration by E. Lilian Pedersen, 1940. 28x40 cm on board. ART00509
Pedersen, Lilian, 1898-1983 Peace Illuminated manuscript of the poem "Peace" by Dorothea Dowling. Lettering and decoration by E. Lilian Pedersen, 1943 ART00151_3
Pedersen, Lilian, 1898-1983 The Priest’s Lament Illuminated manuscript of the poem "The Priest’s Lament" by Robert Hugh Benson. Lettering and decoration by E. Lilian Pedersen, 1943. 36x28 cm on board. ART00510
Penberthy, Peg Papers relating to the Realist Writers group, Communist Party of Australia and Communist Arts Group Includes text of speech by Tom Burns on Jim Cairns, 1982 ; 3 poems by John Manifold; and letters to Peg Penberthy at Mary Gilmore Art Gallery and Rare Books, Brisbane. F2458
Perkins, Elizabeth, 1933-2004 [Program] Program for ‘Fame and fortune and many beautiful lovers’, or ‘The drover's wife’, a play in 2 acts by Elizabeth Perkins, July 10 1976. Presented for the first time at the Workshop, Black River, on 10 July 1976. F2074
Perry, T.M. (Thomas Melville), 1927- William Westall and his Australian drawings : Royal Commonwealth Society Library talk, 2nd June, 1959 Typescript (4p), accompanied by prospectus and order form for the published drawings. Also, selection from: Catalogue and notes on the William Westall drawings and paintings of the Australian coast, 1801-1803 (typescript , duplicated 5p) dealing with parts of that catalogue that have reference to Queensland. Includes biographical notes on Westall. F607
Petrie, Andrew Lang, 1854-1928 Papers 1903-1983 Collection comprises the business records of Andrew L. Petrie, monumental sculptor, Toowong, Brisbane (1903-1983). There are letterbooks with prices, wages and accounts, and job books for monumental and terrazzo work. There are 5 boxes and 1 parcel of photographs. Some of the earlier letterbooks are in a fragile condition. UQFL101
Queensland Art Fund Records 1927-1955 Minutes of meetings, annual reports, circulars, correspondence and financial records, correspondence regarding nomination of trustee, Art Library records, newspaper clippings, press publicity reports, papers on the Queensland Art Fund lunch hour talks. UQFL139
Queensland Arts Council Records, 1968- Annual reports, publications, tours, performing arts programs, conferences, directories, and correspondence. UQFL486
Queensland Authors and Artists Association Reports and other papers Constitution, syllabi, annual reports and other papers, 1923-1958 F1456
Queensland. Dept of Education [Art teaching Queensland] Folder of artwork containing examples of pupils’ work from State High Schools in Queensland. Folder is in three sections: Imaginative pictorial composition, freehand drawing and decorative design and colour application. F1102
Raphael Art Company (Sydney, N.S.W.) Letter, 1925 Aug. 20 to Lionel Lindsay Letter concerns purchase and delivery of etching paper. F2277
Ray Hughes Gallery [Scrapbook] Includes photocopies of catalogues from exhibitions at Ray Hughes Gallery, invitations, newspaper cuttings and biographical notes on artists. F1776
Read, Arthur Evan [Drawings], 1967-1968 Signed unmounted drawings published in the book ‘West Australian goldfields sketchbook’ by A.E. Read and Kim Lockwood, 1969. Drawings were compiled on a round Australia trip, 1967-1968. Includes instructions to printer. Catalogue numbers 16, 18, and 46. F759
Rees, Lloyd, 1895-1988 Letter, 1970 Nov 4 [manuscript] : Northwood, Sydney to Colonel A.S. Jehrmann Letter to colonel A.S. Jehrmann, Alumni Association, University of Queensland, declining an invitation. F1768
Richards, Henry Caselli, 1884-1947 Letter, 1934 Mar 26 : Dept. of Geology, University of Queensland to F. Chapman Letter to F. Chapman regarding the Report on Museums and Art Galleries in Australia by S.F. Markham and H.C. Richards to the Carnegie Corporation of New York, (London, Museum Association, 1933.) F1755
Robertson, Boyd Herbert Clarke Simpson (1879-1966) Papers represent Robertson‘s efforts to collect biographical information for forwarding to the editor of Encyclopedia of Australian Art. Includes background to enquiries, question re importance and recognition of Simpson, biographical information, information obtained from Royal Queensland Art Society, cutting from Smith’s Weekly, and letter to Robertson from Alan McCulloch indicating Simpson did not come within the criteria for inclusion in the Encyclopedia of Australian Art. F2562
Roughsey, Dick, 1924-1985 Papers of Dick Roughsey and Percy Trezise, 1956-[1994] Box 1: Correspondence. Box 2 & 3: Manuscripts. Box 4: Paintings. UQFL386
Royal Queensland Art Society Records 1901-1987 Correspondence, minutes, newsletters, newspaper cuttings, circulars, exhibition catalogues, annual exhibition and visitors' books, exhibition lists and sales, scrapbook, annual reports, financial records and statements, notebooks, biographical notes, working papers, membership cards, applications and resignations, competitions, deposit and receipt books, announcements. UQFL264
Savage, Julie Project : study of an artist : Mary Williams Student project for University of Queensland Department of Fine Arts (Art History) subject FA214 : Art and Value; lecturer Urszula Szulakowska. F3101
Spate, Virginia Tom Roberts and Australian Impressionism : 1869 to 1903 Thesis (M.A.) - University of Melbourne, 1962. Includes notes and bibliographical references. F3219
Steele, J. G. (John Gladstone), 1935- In the steps of Conrad Martens Public lecture at the Queensland Art Gallery, 23 November 1978. F1746
Sumner, Ray [Invitation to the] ‘Black River Workshop Gothic evening’ Woodcut by Ray Sumner used as invitation to the Black River Workshop Gothic evening with Brian Callen and his Magick lantern, August 13. Three copies numbered in pencil, 27/30, 28/30 30/30. Two copies numbered in pencil: E.A./I and E.A./II. no invitation details. F2073
Unknown Copies of two heliograph drawings from field book nos 216 and 217 respectively, Department of Lands containing field notes by John Oxley, Surveyor General, in connection with the survey of Moreton Bay in September and October 1824, [18--] Sketches are of two Aboriginal bora grounds in the Moreton Bay district accompanied by a copy of a letter signed ‘H. Selkirk, 14th July 1920’ as The Under Secretary for Lands. Selkirk’s letter notes that the earliest pictorial representation of a bora ground was believed to be 1832, but "the present drawings are considerably older, and consequently of still greater interest... " F3393
Various Miscellaneous printed material relating to Australsk Festuge, Aarhus 1978 Brochures and programmes F3148
Various Student project on Thomas Vale-Slattery Handwritten articles on Thomas Vale-Slattery and Carl Andre, 6 coloured photographs, one laminated card, typed assignment question. F3190
Various Student project on One Flat Comprises ‘Art Walk’, ‘Art Wonder Stories’ and ‘Introduction’ by Helen Campbell; ‘Finances’ by Shay O'Hara; ‘Aims and Ideas of One Flat’ by Clare Williamson; and Photographs and Conclusion by Robyn McDonald. F3192
Various Student project on David Paulson Photocopied reviews of David Paulson‘s work. Includes articles by Sandra McGrath, Dr. Gertrude Langer, Frederick Rogers, Kate Collins, Sarah Follent, Louise Bell and John Millington. F3194
Various Student project on Vim De Voss Coloured photographs: 1. ‘Appassionata (Beethoven) 1804’. 2. ‘Brain sculpture’ 1984 (3 items). 3. ‘Timothy in Subway’. 4. ‘East-West Berlin’ 1981. [5]. Marked FA214 De Voss, Vim. 6. ‘Music Box Sculpture’ 1984. 7. ‘Music Space’ 1984. 8. ‘Self-Portrait’ 1983. 9. ‘1967 Straabe’. 10. ‘Scherherazade - Flying Carpet’. F3196
Vernon, Donald P. Papers relating to Society of Sculptors, Queensland, 1970-1987 Holograph and typescript drafts of articles published in Newsletter (Society of Sculptors - Queensland) between July 1983 and May 1987; correspondence; exhibition catalogues; invitations; and information about Society of Sculptors - Queensland. F3063
Wallace-Crabbe, Kenneth, 1900-1983 Australian retrospect : colour engravings and printing Postcards depict Australian historical scenes, with scene descriptions and greetings printed in red. F2367
Wallace-Crabbe, Kenneth, 1900-1983 Illustrations, 1919-1978 Bookplates and book illustrations (mostly wood engravings). Handwritten explanatory notes on most items. Business card included. F2368
Winspear, William Robert, 1859-1944 ‘The blood vote’ Verse written by W.R. Winspear, with cartoon illustration drawn by Claude Marquet. Real author is said to be E.J. Dempsey; information from R.J. Cassidy to Father Hayes, 1940, in Hayes collection. F613
Woodrow, Ross Papers relating to fictitious artist Faylene Rheem Includes newspaper clippings, slides, photographs, press kit. F3159
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