Papers of Jean Skuse, 1969-2011

Bib ID:
6222500
Format:
Manuscript
Author:
Skuse, Jean, 1932-
Access Conditions:
Available for research. Not for loan.
Description:
  • [between 1969 and 2011]
  • 0.60 metres (2 cartons)
Summary:

MS Acc11.174 comprises press clippings from Australia and overseas, personal correspondence, a copy of Skuse's memoir, report relating to the International Consultation on Racism, Anne Conlon Memorial Lecture "Feminism and religion", various writings, congratuatory letters on major career highlights and photographs, including photograph with Desmond Tutu and at an audience with Pope John Paul II (2 cartons).

Biography/History:

Christian feminist. Jean Enid Skuse served as general secretary of the Australian Council of Churches from 1976-1988. She became vice-moderator of the Central Committee of the World Council of Churches and was organiser of the World Council of Churches Canberra Assembly from 1988-1991. She is the author of Liberation theology and feminism (with Marie Tulip and Basil Moore, 1975) and Feminism and religion (1985), among other works. In 1979 Skuse was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire. In 1992 she was created an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for service to religion, particularly through the World Council of Churches, and to women's affairs.

Notes:
  • Manuscript reference number: MS Acc11.174.
  • Digital master available National Library of Australia
Related Material:
Jean Skuse interviewed by Hazel de Berg in the Hazel de Berg collection; Located at; National Library of Australia Oral History collection ORAL TRC 1/1041.
Subject:
Time Coverage:
1969-2011
Occupation:
Terms of Use:
Copying of Jean Skuse's copyright material permitted for research purposes.
Copyright:

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