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Papers of Anne Summers, 1967-2007 [manuscript]
Bib ID 2594879
Format ManuscriptManuscript
Author
Summers, Anne, 1945-
 
Access Conditions Part available for research; part requires permission for research; part not available for research. Not for loan. 
Description [1967-2007] 
16.15 m. (97 boxes) + 1 carton + 7 fol. boxes. 
Summary

MS 7073 comprises manuscripts, research notes, typescript drafts, galley proofs, draft notes and correspondence concerning writing and publication of Summers' book Damned whores and God's police, and her autobiography Ducks on the pond. Correspondents include Henry Mayer, Melanie Beresford, Ann Curthoys and staff of Penguin Books. The collection includes a cuttings book containing press cuttings about Summers and Damned whores and God's police; files of research notes; cuttings; and, correspondence on a wide range of topics including women and poverty, single parents, family, Caroline Chisholm, child care, aborigines, rape reform proposals, suicide, women unionists, education, prostitution, racism, Womens' Electoral Lobby, Adela Pankhurst Walsh, women and the media.

The collection also includes material relating to the journal Refractory girl and the publication of Her story: Australian women in print 1788-1975. There are papers and material relating to Gamble for power; papers relating to the "free Sandra Willson" campaign and Ms and Sassy magazines; transcripts and video tapes relating to the ABC TV program "Anne Summers in conversation with six Aussie men" (1994); and, various papers relating to women's issues (66 boxes, 7 fol. boxes).

The Acc07.177 instalment includes a wide range of correspondence; files on various publishers and projects; and, material relating to The end of equality, Ms and Sassy magazines, Good weekend and Greenpeace International (19 boxes).

The Acc08.057 instalment comprises papers relating to Summers' role as advisor on women's issues to Prime Minister Paul Keating, including letters, briefing notes, press releases and press clippings; a range of publications containing material generated or arranged by Summers; Privilege, a play by Summers commissioned by the ABC; 1974-2007 speeches and lectures, comprehensive; papers relating to New York, National times journalism, and the Office of the Status of Women; three rolodexes of business cards from Summers' time in New York, 1987-1992; one rolodex of business cards from Summers' time as editor of Good weekend; and, material relating to journalism and employment by Fairfax. Also contains some digital and audio material (12 boxes, 1 carton).

Biography/History

Feminist, journalist, author and historian. Anne Fairhurst Summers is a prominent feminist whose long career in politics and the media includes working as first assistant secretary in the Office of the Status of Women under Prime Minister Bob Hawke from 1983-1986 and as Chief Advisor on women's issues to Prime Minister Paul Keating prior to the 1993 federal election. Further biographical information at http://trove.nla.gov.au/people/553824

Notes

Manuscript reference no.: MS 7073, MS Acc07.177, MS Acc08.057.

Digital content preserved (MS 7073)

Related Material Anne Summers interviewed by Hazel de Berg in the Hazel de Berg collection; Located at; National Library of Australia Oral History collection ORAL TRC 1/895.  Interview with Anne Summers, writer & consultant; Located at; National Library of Australia Oral History collection ORAL TRC 4852. 
Cited In

Guide to collections of manuscripts relating to Australia, E8.

Index/Finding Aid Note Finding aid (27 p.) available in the Pictures and Manuscripts Reading Room. 
Subjects Summers, Anne, - 1945- - Archives.  |  Walsh, Adela Pankhurst, - 1885-1961 - Travel - Western Australia.  |  Willson, Sandra A.  |  Journalists - Australia - Archives.  |  Feminists - Australia - Archives.  |  Historians - Australia - Archives.  |  Feminism - Periodicals.  |  Sex discrimination against women - Australia.  |  Women's rights - Australia.  |  Women - Australia - History.
Time Coverage 1967-2007 
Occupation Journalists.  |  Consultants.  |  Feminists.  |  Historians.
Terms of Use Copying of Anne Summers' copyright material permitted for research purposes. 
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520 |aMS 7073 comprises manuscripts, research notes, typescript drafts, galley proofs, draft notes and correspondence concerning writing and publication of Summers' book Damned whores and God's police, and her autobiography Ducks on the pond. Correspondents include Henry Mayer, Melanie Beresford, Ann Curthoys and staff of Penguin Books. The collection includes a cuttings book containing press cuttings about Summers and Damned whores and God's police; files of research notes; cuttings; and, correspondence on a wide range of topics including women and poverty, single parents, family, Caroline Chisholm, child care, aborigines, rape reform proposals, suicide, women unionists, education, prostitution, racism, Womens' Electoral Lobby, Adela Pankhurst Walsh, women and the media.
520 |aThe collection also includes material relating to the journal Refractory girl and the publication of Her story: Australian women in print 1788-1975. There are papers and material relating to Gamble for power; papers relating to the "free Sandra Willson" campaign and Ms and Sassy magazines; transcripts and video tapes relating to the ABC TV program "Anne Summers in conversation with six Aussie men" (1994); and, various papers relating to women's issues (66 boxes, 7 fol. boxes).
520 |aThe Acc07.177 instalment includes a wide range of correspondence; files on various publishers and projects; and, material relating to The end of equality, Ms and Sassy magazines, Good weekend and Greenpeace International (19 boxes).
520 |aThe Acc08.057 instalment comprises papers relating to Summers' role as advisor on women's issues to Prime Minister Paul Keating, including letters, briefing notes, press releases and press clippings; a range of publications containing material generated or arranged by Summers; Privilege, a play by Summers commissioned by the ABC; 1974-2007 speeches and lectures, comprehensive; papers relating to New York, National times journalism, and the Office of the Status of Women; three rolodexes of business cards from Summers' time in New York, 1987-1992; one rolodex of business cards from Summers' time as editor of Good weekend; and, material relating to journalism and employment by Fairfax. Also contains some digital and audio material (12 boxes, 1 carton).
540 |aCopying of Anne Summers' copyright material permitted for research purposes.
544 0 |dAnne Summers interviewed by Hazel de Berg in the Hazel de Berg collection;|eLocated at;|aNational Library of Australia Oral History collection ORAL TRC 1/895.
544 0 |dInterview with Anne Summers, writer & consultant;|eLocated at;|aNational Library of Australia Oral History collection ORAL TRC 4852.
545 0 |aFeminist, journalist, author and historian. Anne Fairhurst Summers is a prominent feminist whose long career in politics and the media includes working as first assistant secretary in the Office of the Status of Women under Prime Minister Bob Hawke from 1983-1986 and as Chief Advisor on women's issues to Prime Minister Paul Keating prior to the 1993 federal election. Further biographical information at|uhttp://trove.nla.gov.au/people/553824
555 8 |aFinding aid (27 p.) available in the Pictures and Manuscripts Reading Room.
583 |aDigital content preserved (MS 7073)|5ANL
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600 1 0 |aWillson, Sandra A.
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650 0 |aFeminists|zAustralia|vArchives.
650 0 |aHistorians|zAustralia|vArchives.
650 0 |aFeminism|xPeriodicals.
650 0 |aSex discrimination against women|zAustralia.
650 0 |aWomen's rights|zAustralia.
650 0 |aWomen|zAustralia|xHistory.
656 7 |aJournalists.|2lcsh
656 7 |aConsultants.|2lcsh
656 7 |aFeminists.|2lcsh
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920 |aPriority 2
953 |aManuscripts subject term: Mass Media
953 |aManuscripts subject term: Politics and Government
953 |aManuscripts subject term: History
953 |aManuscripts subject term: Women's Rights
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