Papers of Marie Louise Uhr, 1977-2001 [manuscript]

Bib ID:
3167270
Format:
Manuscript
Author:
Uhr, Marie Louise, 1935-2001
Related Online Resources:
Finding aid at National Library of Australia
Access Conditions:
Available for research. Not for loan.
Description:
  • [1977-2001]
  • 0.45 m. (3 boxes)
Summary:

The papers in MS 9835 relate mostly to Marie Louise Uhr's involvement with the movement for the Ordination of Catholic Women (OCW), and the academic aspects of her religious campaigns. The collection includes OCW papers; scripts for speeches; book manuscripts; personal documents, including a curriculum vitae; scripts for lectures; university assignments, lecture notes and readings; liturgies; music; obituaries; correspondence and various other items. Correspondents include Elaine Lindsay, Elaine Wainwright and Elfriede Harth. Some of the papers are stored electronically (3 boxes).

Biography/History:

Academic and church activist. Marie Louise Uhr pursued an academic career lecturing in biochemistry at the Canberra College of Advanced Education, later the University of Canberra, until 1994. In 1993, with Zoe Hancock, she formed the movement for the Ordination of Catholic Women (OCW). Uhr published and spoke widely on the ordination of women in the Catholic Church.

Notes:
Manuscript reference no.: MS 9835.
Index/Finding Aid Note:
Finding aid (8 p.) available in the Special Collections Reading Room.
Subject:
Time Coverage:
1977-2001
Occupation:
Other authors/contributors:
Ordination of Catholic Women (Group)
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