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Correspondence relating to the Board for Anthropological Research (BAR), 1929-1935

Archive Collections / Sir John Burton Cleland / Correspondence relating to the Board for Anthropological Research (BAR), 1929-1935
Date Range:  1930  -  1965
Collection: Sir John Burton Cleland
Quantity:  21cm,   4   archive folders
Series Identifier: AA 60/01

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This series includes general correspondence of the Board for Anthropological Research (BAR; see also AA 346) and correspondence relating to BAR expeditions (1930-65), correspondence relating to the Rockefeller Foundation (1925-26) and correspondence, minutes of meetings etc relating to the Australian National Research Council (1926-44).

(Includes material formerly accessioned as AD62, Acc. Nos. 235, 240, 243 and 247)

This series contains references to the following regions of South Australia: Nullarbor - Great Victoria Desert; North East; North West. It also contains references to: Northern Territory, Queensland, Western Australia.

Each item title is just a brief snapshot of what the actual letter contains.

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AA 60/1/1/1 - Memorandum from Professor Harold Davies regarding 'Australian Aboriginal Song', November 19, 1925
AA 60/1/1/2 - Unsigned letter to Cleland regarding co-operation in a program of anthropological research by the Physics Department, November 19, 1925
AA 60/1/1/3 - Cleland to Professor Wood Jones regarding an update on the visit to Adelaide by Dr Clark Wissler and Mr. Embree, December 1, 1925
AA 60/1/1/4 - Draft Application on behalf of Dr Aubrey Julian Lewis for a travelling scholarship, December 2, 1925
AA 60/1/1/5 - Visit of Representitives of the Rockefeller Foundation in connection with Australian Anthropology, December 2, 1925
AA 60/1/1/6 - Cleland to Daisy Bates regarding visit from Rockefeller representatives and anthropological work, December 3, 1925
AA 60/1/1/7 - Final draft of Application on behalf of Dr Aubrey Julian Lewis for a travelling scholarship, December 3, 1925
AA 60/1/1/8 - Supporting letter and career statement from Dr F.S. Hone for Dr Aubrey Lewis for a Rockefeller Foundation Scholarship, December 3, 1925
AA 60/1/1/9 - Mr Edwin R. Embree to Cleland regarding enjoying visit to Adelaide, December 7, 1925
AA 60/1/1/10 - Cleland to Wood-Jones regarding attached extract (dated November 27, 1925) on the proposed funding from the Rockefeller Foundation, December 16, 1925
AA 60/1/2/1 - Notification to Cleland with enclosed copy of cablegram stating Lewis Fellowship Granted, January 16th, 1926
AA 60/1/2/2 - Cleland to Mr Edwin R. Embree thanking him for the four cinema films he sent, February 24, 1926
AA 60/1/2/3 - Mr Edwin R. Embree to Cleland regarding his time spent in the countries of the Pacific, April 13, 1926
AA 60/1/3/1 - Dr Clark Wissler to Cleland thanking him for recent publications on blood grouping, December 23, 1927
AA 60/1/4/1 - Dr Clark Wissler to Cleland regarding funding for field work in human studies, June 11, 1928
AA 60/1/4/2 - Cleland to Dr Clark Wissler response to letter regarding human studies and upcoming expedition, July 26, 1928
AA 60/1/4/3 - Extract from letter of Dr Chambers to Professor J.B. Cleland, September 13, 1928
AA 60/1/4/4 - Cleland to Dr Clark Wissler regarding the visit Cleland made to the West Coast of South Australia, September 25, 1928
AA 60/1/4/5 - Cleland to Dr Clark Wissler regarding manuscript compiled by Mrs Daisy Bates, October 31, 1928
AA 60/1/4/6 - Dr Clark Wissler to Cleland thanking him for information furnished and the granting of funds to finance continued research, November 8, 1928
AA 60/1/4/7 - Dr Clark Wissler to Cleland regarding questionnaire sent and additional suggestions also recommendation for funding, November 16, 1928
AA 60/1/4/8 - Dr Clark Wissler to Cleland acknowledging receipt of Mrs Bates manuscript and information regarding funding for research, November 21, 1928
AA 60/1/4/9 - Yale University to Cleland requesting receipt of draft on the Australian bank of Commerce, December 8, 1928
AA 60/1/4/10 - Cablegram and correction to cablegram from Yale University to Cleland regarding sending of funds, December 8, 1928
AA 60/1/4/11 - Dr Clark Wissler to Cleland regarding monies sent, an enclosed investigation outline and in regard to the manuscript of Mrs Bates, December 12, 1928
AA 60/1/4/12 - Dr Clark Wissler to Cleland attachment of investigation outline sent with correspondence, December 12, 1928
AA 60/1/4/13 - Cleland to Dr Clark Wissler regarding safe arrival of funds and ongoing research on the West Coast of South Australia, December 21, 1928
AA 60/1/5/1 - Cleland to Professor Robert M. Yerkes of Yale University in regard to funding as directed by Dr Clark Wissler, February 6, 1929
AA 60/1/5/2 - Copy of previous correspondence AA60/1/5/1
AA 60/1/5/3 - Cleland to Registrar, University of Adelaide regarding to withdrawl of funds to be sent to Mrs Daisy Bates, February 7, 1929
AA 60/1/5/4 - Registrar, University of Adelaide to Professor Robert M. Yerkes of Yale University regarding funds for Cleland, letter and draft, February 12, 1929
AA 60/1/5/5 - Cleland to Dr Clark Wissler regarding funding and his difficulties in communicating with Mrs Bates, February 14, 1929
AA 60/1/5/6 - Dr Clark Wissler to Cleland acknowledging application to Professor Yerkes for funding and the difficulties Cleland is anticipating with respect to Mrs Bates and her expectations for monetary payment, March 27, 1929
AA 60/1/5/7 - Cleland to Dr Clark Wissler regarding information obtained from Mr L. Reese of Minnie Downs Station, April 24, 1929
AA 60/1/5/8 - Yale University to Cleland, covering note for draft of fifty pounds under grant from the National Research Council, May 1, 1929
AA 60/1/5/9 - Draft for fifty pounds received from National Research Council per Dr Wissler being for Professor Cleland, June 11, 1929
AA 60/1/5/10 - Dr Clark Wissler to Cleland confirming a total of one hundred pounds has been sent and a statement of expenditure will be required, May 4, 1929
AA 60/1/5/11 - Finke River Mission, Ration Return for the month of May, 1929
AA 60/1/5/12 - Finke River Mission, Ration Return for the month of June 1929
AA 60/1/5/13 - Dr Clarke Wissler to Cleland acknowledging manuscript notes from Mr Reese, June 4, 1929
AA 60/1/5/14 - Registrar, University of Adelaide requesting payment from Trust on behalf of Treasurer Yale University for two sums of money for G. Aiston and F. C. Greenland, June 24, 1929
AA 60/1/5/15 - Statement of Expenditure of Funds Furnished by Yale University up to June 30, 1929
AA 60/1/5/16 - Two handwritten notes with Dr G. A. Chambers name noting expenses, July 1, 1929
AA 60/1/5/17 - Cleland to Dr Clark Wissler regarding expenditure of monies received and the forwarding of valuable information from Mr G. Aiston also notes from Dr Matters, June 27, 1929
AA 60/1/5/18 - Finke River Mission Ration Return for the Month of July 1929
AA 60/1/5/19 - To Cleland from Bella Weitzner acknowledging receipt of documents in the absence of Dr Wissler, August 9, 1929
AA 60/1/5/20 - Cleland to the Registrar of the University of Adelaide regarding payments to be made from the Fund received through Dr Clarke Wissler, August 29, 1929
AA 60/1/5/21 - W. L. Arlett Chief Traffic Manager, Commonwealth Railways, to Cleland regarding assistance given on a recent trip to Central Australia, September 3, 1929
AA 60/1/5/22 - F. W. Eardley to Cleland regarding a report from Cleland on the recent expedition to Hermannsburg, September 3, 1929
AA 60/1/5/23 - No. 2. Hermannsburg, Central Australia, an Aboriginal language text, language group not stated, no translation, September 1929
AA 60/1/5/24 - Dr Clark Wissler to Cleland expressing his satisfaction regarding progress made with respect to the expense account and difficulties securing satisfactory information, September 20, 1929
AA 60/1/5/25 - Cleland to Pastor Albrecht thanking him for sending a copy of the Parish Magazine in Arunta language, October 12, 1929
AA 60/1/5/26 - Cleland to the Registrar, University of Adelaide regarding payment of funds from the Yale University special fund, October 12, 1929
AA 60/1/5/27 - Cleland to Dr Clark Wissler regarding sensitive information gathered by Mrs Heinrich, October 23, 1929
AA 60/1/5/28 - Pastor Albrecht to Cleland regarding his representations made to appoint a medical Officer for Alice Springs and news of the patients Cleland treated during his stay at the Mission during the Expedition visit, November 21, 1929
AA 60/1/6/1 - Dr Clark Wissler to Cleland acknowledging material accompanying letter of October 23, January 9, 1930
AA 60/1/6/2 - Dr Clark Wissler to Cleland regarding his recent ill health and the quality of the data he had sent, April 1, 1930
AA 60/1/6/3 - Dr Clarke Wissler advising Cleland that an additional $500 has been deposited with the University in support of ongoing investigations under his direction, May 16, 1930
AA 60/1/6/4 - Dr Clarke Wissler acknowledging Cleland's letter of April 18, the excellent copies of reports from his field observers and congratulating him on progress made, June 2, 1930
AA 60/1/6/5 - Pastor Albrecht to Cleland regarding papers sent including one on Scurvy, August 7, 1930
AA 60/1/6/6 - Cleland to Dr Clark Wissler regarding alterations and corrections of data already sent from Miss Ursula McConnell also a further communication by Mrs Bates. August 11, 1030
AA 60/1/6/7 - Report on the Finke River Mission Station for the year ended June 30, 1930 stating it had been the worst year on record since the establishment of the station 53 years ago. August 15, 1930
AA 60/1/6/8 - 'The Natives in Central Australia' (Necessity of additional Reserves) By Rev. F. W. Albrecht, Missionary and Superintendent of the Finke River Mission Station.
AA 60/1/6/9 - 'Koporilja Spring Water for the Natives at Hermannsburg' An appeal of the Finke River Mission Station.
AA 60/1/6/10 - General Review of the Anthropological Activities of the University Expedition to Central Australia By Professor J. B. Cleland, August, 1930
AA 60/1/6/11 - General Review of the Anthropological Activities of the University Expedition to Central Australia By Pofessor J. B. Cleland, August 1930
AA 60/1/6/12 - Chas Chewings to Cleland offering to add his manuscript of collected Aboriginal words to those collected by Cleland and party in Central Australia, September 12, 1930
AA 60/1/6/13 - Cleland to Mr E. Allchurch expressing appreciation for his assistance during the recent short excursion to Central Australia, September 13, 1930
AA 60/1/6/14 - Cleland to Mr C. O. Chalmers at Macdonald Downs, expressing keen appreciation for the kindness shown during one of the most successful expeditions undertaken, September 13, 1930
AA 60/1/6/15 - Cleland to Mrs Cavenagh expressing keen appreciation of her kindness in entertaining Cleland and party to tea on their journey into Alice Springs, September 13, 1930
AA 60/1/6/16 - Adelaide University Acting Registrar to Mr C. O. Chalmers of Macdonald Downs conveying the University's appreciation during the Board of Anthropological Research's recent expedition to Central Australia, September 13, 1930
AA 60/1/6/17 - Cleland to The Vice-Chancellor, University of Adelaide regarding his submission of a short report of the work performed on the recent expedition to Macdonald Downs, Central Australia, September 13, 1930
AA 60/1/6/18 - Acting Registrar of the University of Adelaide to Mr E. Allchurch expressing appreciation for assistance rendered in connection with the recent Board for Anthropological Research of the University, September 13, 1930
AA 60/1/6/19 - Dr Clark Wissler to Cleland thanking him for several interesting papers and hoping he is in excellent health and making continued good progress with his investigations, September 15, 1930
AA 60/1/6/20 - Cleland to Dr Chewing thanking him for the offer of using his vocabulary of Aboriginal words but as the majority of the work would be his to publish in his own name, September 16, 1930
AA 60/1/6/21 - Chas Chewings to Cleland regarding his little vocabulary and for Cleland and his colleagues to have a look through and to have the words in their proper order, September 18, 1930
AA 60/1/6/22 - Cleland to Pastor Albrecht thanking him for sending a copy of his Annual Report and congratulating him on being able to carry on under exceedingly adverse conditions, September 20, 1930
AA 60/1/6/23 - Cleland to The Protector, Adelaide, regarding the gradual substitution of seed wheat for grinding instead of flour due to the health benefits, the use of seed wheat was tried for grinding at Macdonald Downs with much success, September 22, 1930
AA 60/1/6/24 - Francis Garnett, Chief Protector to Cleland acknowledging Clelands letter regarding seed wheat and the recommendation of wheat as a ration will be kept in mind, September 24, 1930
AA 60/1/6/25 - Cleland to Dr C. Chewings acknowledging the arrival of his manuscript and thanking him for the opportunity of looking through it, September 25, 1930
AA 60/1/6/26 - Cleland to Dr C. Chewings regarding his manuscript and the length of time in response due to it being a busy time, October 17, 1930
AA 60/1/6/27 - Cleland to Mr C. O. Chalmers sending Christmas and New Year greetings and a copy of Leach's Bird book, December 15, 1930
AA 60/1/6/28 - Cleland to Dr Clarke Wissler regarding forwarding information especially collected for him from the very successful anthropological trip to Central Australia, December 24, 1930
AA 60/1/6/29 - Statement as Regards Sums of Money from Yale University for Investigations, December 31, 1930
AA 60/1/7/1 - C. O. Chalmers to Cleland on just arriving back from Alice Springs, January 6, 1931
AA 60/1/7/2 - Cleland to Dr Clarke Wissler regarding the duplicate statement of the money placed with Cleland for investigational purposes and held by the University of Adelaide, January 7, 1931
AA 60/1/7/3 - Dr Clark Wissler to Cleland regarding documents from his last expedition and expressing regret that the Rockefeller Foundation has not seen fit to make an additional grant for further anthropological work in Australia, February 6, 1931
AA 60/1/7/4 - Cleland to Mr Chalmers thanking him for the two very interesting and beautifully worked stone knives in their cases and requesting information about them, February 17, 1931
AA 60/1/7/5 - Dr Clark Wissler to Cleland acknowledging a statement of expenses and being interested to observe that Mrs Bates is now cooperating, February 19, 1931
AA 60/1/7/6 - Cleland to Dr Clark Wissler forwarding two further papers one by Mr Norman Tindale and one by Miss Ursula McConnel, April 14, 1931
AA 60/1/7/7 - Dr Clark Wissler to Cleland regarding publishing the papers he had forwarded by Miss McConnel and Mr Tindale, May 15, 1931
AA 60/1/7/8 - Cleland to Professor T.G.B. Osborn regarding application for a grant on behalf of Professor Hicks and Dr Matters to enable them to join the Expedition to Central Australia, June 18, 1931
AA 60/1/7/9 - Cleland to the Vice Chancellor, University of Adelaide advising that in reference to the proposed anthropological expedition to Central Australia, information from Alice Springs indicates Cockatoo Creek as the most suitable location, July 9, 1931
AA 60/1/7/10 - Cleland to Dr Kirkland regarding another anthropological expedition at the end of the year and if he had obtained information that could be made available to Dr Clark Wissler of the American Museum of Natural History, July 9, 1931
AA 60/1/7/11 - Cleland to Pastor Albrecht thanking him for a recent report he sent and informing him of the Expedition to Cockatoo Creek leaving on August 6, 1931, August 3, 1931
AA 60/1/7/12 - Cleland writing as Chairman, Board for Anthropological Research, University of Adelaide to The Hon. Secretary, Aborigines 'Friends' Association, expressing keen appreciation of the assistance rendered to us by your representative in Central Australia, Mr Kramer and an outline of their stay, September 1, 1931
AA 60/1/7/13 - Cleland writing as Chairman, Board of Anthropological Research, University of Adelaide to Mr Lee of J. Kitchen & Sons Pty. Ltd. Expressing appreciation of the outfit of soaps and disinfectants generously presented through Dr R. F. Matters to the Expedition, September 4, 1931
AA 60/1/7/14 - Cleland writing as Chairman, Board of Anthropological Research, University of Adelaide to Colonel David Fulton, expressing hearty appreciation of the two cases of wine presented to the Expedition through Professor Hicks, September 4, 1931
AA 60/1/7/15 - E. O. Stocker to Chairman, Board of Anthropological Research, University of Adelaide expressing his appreciation and honour of being included amongst the members of the recent Expedition to Central Australia, September 17, 1931
AA 60/1/7/16 - Cleland to Dr Clarke Wissler, American Museum of Natural History, informing him of the Expeditions return from Cockatoo Creek, Central Australia and how gratified they were with the results of the Expedition, September 22, 1931
AA 60/1/7/17 - Cleland writing as Chairman, Board of Anthropological Research, University of Adelaide to Mr E. O. Stocker to tell him everyone was glad he enjoyed the trip and how indebted to him they are for all the trouble and care he has taken in connection with the photographic work. They hope to have the pleasure again on some future occasion, October 1, 1931
AA 60/1/7/18 - Cleland to The Editor, The Medical Journal of Australia, regarding publication of papers resulting from the fourth expedition to Central Australia, October 9, 1931
AA 60/1/7/19 - Cleland to Mr Stocker enclosing two copies of the photo of Papuan gums that he desired and expressing interest in seeing the results of his cinema films, October 9, 1931
AA 60/1/7/20 - E. O. Stocker to Cleland thanking him for the print he sent of the white Eucalyptus trees, October 20, 1931
AA 60/1/7/21 - Cleland to Mrs Cobb writing to ask about knowledge she might have to assist in his collection of information, as mentioned by Miss Ursula McConnel before she left for America, October 21, 1931
AA 60/1/7/22 - Cleland to the Principal Medical Officer, Port Darwin, regarding the studies being undertaken through the Expeditions to Central Australia and important information you may be able to help obtain, October 21, 1931
AA 60/1/7/23 - Cleland writing as Chairman, Board of Anthropological Research, University of Adelaide to the Vice Chancellor, University of Adelaide, regarding the cinema film of the recent expedition to Central Australia. Looking for approval to spend 25 pounds on a duplicate copy, October 29, 1931
AA 60/1/7/24 - T.G.B. Osborn to Cleland thanking him for his letter regarding Strehlow, November 11, 1931
AA 60/1/7/25 - Dr Clarke Wissler to Cleland expressing pleasure at receiving his letter and a brief account of the last expedition, November 28, 1931
AA 60/1/7/26 - Charles O. Chalmers to Cleland saying that they had been pleased to see them all again in Alice Springs, December 1, 1931
AA 60/1/7/27 - Cleland to Dr Clark Wissler regarding sending him further information from the recent expedition to Cockatoo Creek in Central Australia, December 22, 1931
AA 60/1/7/28 - Professor and Mrs H.J. Wilkinson to Cleland, Christmas and New Year wishes in a card tied with ribbon containing a photograph taken on the 1931 Expedition to Cockatoo Creek, Central Australia, Christmas, 1931
AA 60/1/8/1 - H.A. Heinrich to Cleland adding a few words to Pastor Albrechts earlier appeal to Cleland regarding the pipes, January 11, 1932
AA 60/1/8/2 - Dr Clark Wissler to Cleland advising that the article Cleland wrote has appeared in 'Science' for January 8, copies are included for his information, January 14, 1932
AA 60/1/8/3 - Pastor Albrecht to Cleland enclosing a copy of their Water Appeal and asking if Cleland could possibly write in support of this to the Adelaide newspapers, January 21, 1932
AA 60/1/8/4 - Rev. J.H. Sexton to Cleland asking permission to print a letter sent by Cleland regarding appreciation of Mr Kramer in their Annual Report, January 21, 1932
AA 60/1/8/5 - Cleland to the Secretary, Board of Public Library, Museum and Art Gallery, regarding information on expenditure in connection with the Rockefeller Grant by the Board for Anthropological Research, February 2, 1932
AA 60/1/8/6 - Cleland to Mr Chalmers to say how sorry they were not to see him in Central Australia and to learn that whooping cough had been the cause, February 4, 1932
AA 60/1/8/7 - Cleland to Rev. J.J. Stolz regarding a letter from Pastor Albrecht asking support of a Public Appeal for funds for a pipe servicing Hermannsburg and a short notice Cleland has drafted which might be of service, February 5, 1932
AA 60/1/8/8 - Cleland to Pastor Albrecht offering what support he can regarding the Appeal for Funds for a Pipe Service from Koporilja Spring, February 5, 1932
AA 60/1/8/9 - Cleland to The Editor, "Advertiser" Adelaide in support of the Appeal for Funds for a Pipe Service, February 17, 1932
AA 60/1/8/10 - Cleland to The Editor, "News" Adelaide in support of the Appeal for Funds for a Pipe Service, February 17, 1932
AA 60/1/8/11 - Mr F. Roennfeldt, Secretary of the Finke River Mission Board to Cleland, thanking him for donations to the appeal for fresh water to drink on the station, February 26, 1932
AA 60/1/8/12 - George R. Hamilton to Dr T.D. Campbell, Dental Hospital, Adelaide, expressing his wish to be included as a member of the proposed scientific expedition to Central Australia and sending his qualifications and experience, March 8, 1932
AA 60/1/8/13 - George R. Hamilton to Dr T.D. Campbell, second copy of AA 60/1/8/12
AA 60/1/8/14 - Henry G. Chapman to Dr T.D. Campbell, two copies of a letter regarding the proposal by Dr George Hamilton wishing an opportunity to join the Expedition to Central Australia, March 11, 1932
AA 60/1/8/15 - Cleland to Dr Clark Wissler regarding the article on the last Anthropological Expedition to Central Australia appearing in "Science" and that further funds have been made available for a further expedition in August, March 11, 1932
AA 60/1/8/16 - Cleland writing as Chairman, Board of Anthropological Research to the Vice Chancellor, University of Adelaide, recommending the appointment of Professor Fitzherbert as a further member of that board, March 17, 1932
AA 60/1/8/17 - Pastor Albrecht to Cleland thanking him for his contributions appearing in the "Advertiser" and the 'News" which he is sure will help more than anything else, March 22, 1932
AA 60/1/8/18 - In the matter of Dr Hamilton requesting to join the Anthropological Expedition to Central Australia - seven numbered pages of correspondence on the matter of Dr Hamilton being declined, April 4, 1932 to July 6, 1932
AA 60/1/8/19 - E.G. Colson to Cleland regarding hearing that there could be be another party of scientists visiting and a possible location to suggest would be the Musgrave Ranges, May 2, 1932
AA 60/1/8/20 - Clark Wissler of Yale University to Cleland on receipt of his letter of March 11, forwarding copies of Science and congratulating him that additional financial support had been received, May 2, 1932
AA 60/1/8/21 - Cleland to Mr E.A. Colson thanking him for his suggestion that the Musgrave Ranges would be worthy of a visit, May 11, 1932
AA 60/1/8/22 - Cleland to the Vice Chancellor, University of Adelaide informing with regret of a change of schedule for the proposed expedition and stating that suitable arrangements can be made for carrying out the work of the various departments due to this change, June 10, 1932
AA 60/1/8/23 - F.W. Eardley, Registrar, University of Adelaide to Professor Cleland regarding approval for Professors Harvey Johnston, Hicks and Cleland to accompany the expedition to Central Australia notwithstanding the fact it is necessary to leave on Thursday August 4, June 27, 1932
AA 60/1/8/24 - The Finke River Mission Station Annual Report for the year ended June 30, 1932
AA 60/1/8/25 - Cleland to Professor T.G.B. Osborn regarding a letter received from the Hon. Sec. of the A.N.R.C. in the matter of Dr Hamilton pressing them to reconsider the question of taking him on the expedition. Cleland wished to be informed if not taking him could jeopardise future requests for funds due to tone of letter (this letter was not sent), July 18, 1932
AA 60/1/8/26 - Cleland to Mr Carrington informing him they are leaving on another expedition and hope to see him in Alice Springs, July 19, 1932
AA 60/1/8/27 - Cleland to Hon. A.J. Parkhill, Minister for the Interior, regarding his inability to stay for the showing of the cinematographic film on Central Australian life, July 19, 1932
AA 60/1/8/28 - Cleland to Professor F. Wood Jones regarding collecting food materials for his co-worker and how they should be treated and also how they are being pressed to accept Dr George Hamilton on the expedition, July 21, 1932
AA 60/1/8/29 - Hon. A.J. Parkhill, Minister for the Interior to Cleland expressing his regret at not having the time to meet and to watch the interesting cinema film in regard to your letter of the 19th, July 21, 1932
AA 60/1/8/30 - Cleland to Mr Gibson, Hon. Sec. A.N.R.C. explaining the inability to accede to his request to include Dr George Hamilton in the party going to Central Australia, July 25, 1932
AA 60/1/8/31 - Copy for Dr Hamilton of letter from Cleland to Mr Gibson, Hon. Sec. A.N.R.C. explaining the inability to accede to his request to include Dr George Hamilton in the party going to Central Australia, July 25, 1932
AA 60/1/8/32 - Draft copy with corrections, Cleland to Mr Gibson, Hon. Sec. A.N.R.C. explaining the inability to accede to his request to include Dr George Hamilton in the party going to Central Australia, July 25, 1932
AA 60/1/8/33 - Copy of draft, Cleland to Mr Gibson, Hon. Sec. A.N.R.C. explaining the inability to accede to his request to include Dr George Hamilton in the party going to Central Australia, July 25, 1932
AA 60/1/8/34 - Copy of letter by Cleland to Mr Gibson, Hon. Sec. A.N.R.C. explaining the inability to accede to his request to include Dr George Hamilton in the party going to Central Australia, July 25, 1932
AA 60/1/8/35 - Telegram to Cleland, 'Send letter Wissler and Lyle I will also write Wood Jones', August 1932
AA 60/1/8/36 - General and Detailed Reports on Anthropological Field Work at Mt. Liebig, Central Australia carried out under the direction of The University of Adelaide, August, 1932
AA 60/1/8/37 - Condensed Report of Investigations Carried Out, August 1932
AA 60/1/8/38 - Cleland to Hon. H.J. Parkhill Minister for the Interior regarding the large mass of scientific data gathered during the Board of Anthropological Research Expedition to Mount Liebig, Central Australia, September 6, 1932
AA 60/1/8/39 - Cleland to Dr Clark Wissler informing him of their return and of a very successful expedition to Central Australia, September 7, 1932
AA 60/1/8/40 - Copy of letter from Cleland to Dr Clark Wissler informing him of their return and of a very successful expedition to Central Australia, September 7, 1932
AA 60/1/8/41 - Hon. A.J. Parkhill Minister for the Interior to Cleland in reference to his letter of the 6th, September 13, 1932
AA 60/1/8/42 - G.A. Cook to Cleland regarding sending articles for the English Journal 'Discovery', September 16, 1932
AA 60/1/8/43 - Dr Clarke Wissler to Cleland responding to letter of 29th and congratulating him on completing another expedition to the country around Alice Springs, also adding regrets regarding misunderstandings relative to the financing of the program, September 27, 1932
AA 60/1/8/44 - Dr Leslie Spier of Yale University to Dr F. Wood Jones regarding a brief account of activities in the field for inclusion in an article on Anthropology, the letter was forwarded to Cleland as Dr Wood Jones was in Melbourne having left Adelaide some six years previous, October 7, 1932
AA 60/1/8/45 - Cleland to Mr G.A. Cook at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, regarding after discussion with colleagues they should be able to get together something of interest in connection with the recent expedition for the article for 'Discovery',
AA 60/1/8/46 - Cleland to The Editor, 'Discovery', forwarding in response to the letter from Mr G.A. Cook an article for 'Discovery' entitled "Some Remarks" and photographs which will be useful in illustrating this article, November 23, 1932
AA 60/1/8/47 - Handwritten notes, on the torn reverse side is also a page of handwriting, not dated but found with material from 1932
AA 60/1/8/48 - Hon. Sec. A.J. Gibson to Cleland regarding the application from the Board of Anthropological Research for 50 pounds to be made available to Mr T.G. Strehlow was approved, any extension of his grant will await a report on the results of his present expedition, October 17, 1932
AA 60/1/8/49 - Ernest Kramer to Professor Cleland in part regarding accepting a kind offer to his daughter Mary in view of their proposed visit to Adelaide early the next year, the rest of the correspondence refers to Kramer's experience with an incident relating to camels, September 26, 1932
AA 60/1/8/50 - Cleland to Hon. Archdale Parkhouse, Minister for the Interior, forwarding a memorandum in reference to the protection and care of Aboriginal people. The veiws submitted are those of the Board of Anthropological Research of the University of Adelaide, October 4, 1932
AA 60/1/8/51 - Hon. Archdale Parkhouse, Minister for the Interior, to Cleland acknowledging receipt of letter dated the 4th and memorandum, saying he will read it with the same interest as he has perused other communications from the society, October 6, 1932
AA 60/1/8/52 - Cleland to The Acting Vice Chancellor, University of Adelaide, in regard to the memorandum pointing out the advisability of surrounding the Aboriginal reserves in the interior by a buffer area, October 24, 1932
AA 60/1/8/53 - Cleland to Dr Raymond Firth regarding Strehlow having a course of training in Social Anthropology, October 24, 1932
AA 60/1/8/55 - Cleland to Hon. Archdale Parkhouse, Minister for the Interior, forwarding as desired a memorandum in reference to the protection and care of Aboriginal people (see AA 60/1/8/56), October 4, 1932
AA 60/1/8/56 - Memorandum from Members of the Board of Anthropological Research of the University of Adelaide as to the Protection and Care of the Aboriginal People, October, 1932
AA 60/1/8/57 - F.W. Eardley, Registrar, University of Adelaide, to Professor Cleland in reference to his letter proposing a buffer area surrounding the present Native reserve in Central Australia, October 31, 1932
AA 60/1/8/58 - Cleland to Dr Clark Wissler thanking his for his letter just received and telling him that nothing further has been heard in regard to the little trouble with the A.N.R.C. and hope everything has blown over. The doctor they wished to go with them was killed in an aeroplane smash a few days after their return, November 9, 1932
AA 60/1/8/59 - W. Lloyd Warner to Mr A.J. Gibson, Secretary, Australian National Research Council, recommending Mr Richard Lauriston Sharp for an A.N.R.C. fellowship to do field work in anthropology, November 14, 1932
AA 60/1/8/60 - Dr Clarke Wissler to Professor Cleland to advise when the opportunity presents he will sound out the Foundation regarding consideration to any application from the University and to note with pleasure that the last expedition promises to be as successful as the earlier ones, November 14, 1932
AA 60/1/8/61 - L.T. Ride, Prof. of Physiology, University of Hong Kong, to Cleland
AA 60/1/8/62 - Cleland to Mr G.A. Cook, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, regarding an article on the recent trip to Central Australia for the English Journal "Discovery", November 23, 1932
AA 60/1/8/63 - Cleland to The Editor, Medical Journal of Australia, regarding sending an article giving a general account of the work done on the recent anthropological expedition to Central Australia, November 24, 1932
AA 60/1/8/64 - Cleland to Dr Raymond Firth, Acting Chairman, Committee on Anthropological Research, regarding the re-appointment of Mr Strehlow for another year, his application is made on his behalf by the Board on the recommendation of Professor Fitzherbert, November 29, 1932
AA 60/1/8/65 - Mr G.A. Cook to Professor Cleland, thanking him for his letter of 23rd regarding the article for "Discovery", November 30, 1932
AA 60/1/8/66 - Cleland to Mr E. Kramer, thanking him for the parcel containing the emu poison and sandhills ingulba, December 7, 1932
AA 60/1/8/67 - Mr F.W. Eardley, Registrar, University of Adelaide to Professor Cleland, regarding the proposal of a buffer area surrounding the present Native reserve in Central Australia, December 12, 1932
AA 60/1/8/68 - Ernest Kramer to Cleland, acknowledging with thanks the receipt of his letter, December 12, 1932
AA 60/1/8/69 - Mr J.A. Perkins, Minister for the Interior to Professor J.B. Cleland with reference to letter of 4th October addressed to predecessor the Hon. Archdale Parkhill. The memorandum setting out the views of your Board as to the care and protection of Aboriginal people in the Northern Territory, December 12, 1932
AA 60/1/9/1 - Copy of a Cable from Radcliff Brown, 'Strongly Recommend Sharp of Harvard University Fellowship Research North Australia Provisional Budget Estimate 1500 Two Years Please Cable Decision', January 20, 1933
AA 60/1/9/2 - Chairman, Anthropological Committee, Australian National Research Council to Professor Cleland, regarding the application for Mr R.L. Sharp for a Research (Field) Fellowship, January 23, 1933
AA 60/1/9/3 - Dr William Crowther to Cleland, regarding the proposed expedition from Adelaide to Central Australia, January 31, 1933
AA 60/1/9/4 - Herbert Hale to Dr Cleland
AA 60/1/9/5 - Cleland to Rev. Alex Fleming, Convenor Superintendent of Foreign Missions, in reference to films showing Aboriginal life, February 3, 1933
AA 60/1/9/6 - Cleland to Dr Elkin, in connection with the application of Mr R.L. Sharp for a Research Fellowship, February 4, 1933
AA 60/1/9/7 - Cleland to Mr Gibson, Hon. Sec. Australian National Research Council, informing him of the prolonged illness of Dr T.D. Campbell and Mr H.M. Hale Director of the South Australian Museum being asked to take over his duties, February 4, 1933
AA 60/1/9/8 - E.O. Stocker to Professor Cleland, thanking him for his letter and saying he was sorry to have missed him on a visit to Adelaide. In regard to the special pieces of film it will be a simple matter to strike another copy and he will have it attended to, February 5, 1933
AA 60/1/9/9 - Cleland to Dr Clarke Wissler, regards talking over with Professor Fitzherbert the future of Mr Strehlow, February 6, 1933
AA 60/1/9/10 - Cleland to Dr Leslie Spier, forwarding an account of anthropological activities in South Australia in 1932, prepared by Mr H.M. Hale, February 8, 1933
AA 60/1/9/11 - Cleland to Professor T.G.B. Osborn, making application for a grant to enable an Expedition to Central Australia of a more prolonged nature than last year. February 8, 1933
AA 60/1/9/12 - H.J. Wilkinson to Cleland, regarding the matter of his resignation from the Board and the request received to join the next expedition. February 9, 1933
AA 60/1/9/13 - T.G.B. Osborn to Professor Cleland, regarding letter received of February 8th and the proposed expedition to Central Australia this year. February 14, 1933
AA 60/1/9/14 - Cleland to Dr W.O. Crowther, regarding his letter being before the last meeting of the Board for Anthropological Research and the chance of a vacancy in the next expedition. February 14, 1933
AA 60/1/9/15 - Cleland to Hon. J.A. Perkins, Minister for the Interior, conveying the Board for Anthropological Research's congratulations on the proposals put forward by him for the care and oversight of the Aboriginal people in Central Australia. February 14, 1933
AA 60/1/9/16 - Cleland to The Acting Vice Chancellor, University of Adelaide, regarding the letter from the Minister for the Interior, dated Canberra 12th December 1932, in reference to a memorandum setting out the views of the Board for Anthropological Research as to the care and protection of Natives in the Northern Territory, February 17, 1933
AA 60/1/9/17 - Cleland to Professor L.T. Ride, Department of Physiology, University of Hong Hong, regarding an exchange of research papers and reports. February 20. 1933
AA 60/1/9/18 - E.O. Stocker to Cleland, advising that he had forwarded by registered post a small box containing two positive copies and the master negative of the special film taken at Mt. Liebig. February 24, 1933
AA 60/1/9/19 - "The Natives of Central Australia", Article for "Discovery". February, 1933
AA 60/1/9/20 - "The Natives of Central Australia", Article for "Discovery", Draft copy with some remarks by J. Burton Cleland. February, 1933
AA 60/1/9/21 - Received Telegram, Gibson to Cleland, 'Re Strehlow Chairman Anthropology Committee Recommends Extension Twelve Months Stop Inform Strehlow And I Will Obtain Confirmation Next Executive Meeting'. March 7, 1933
AA 60/1/9/22 - 'University Expedition To Study The Natives Of Central Australia', In "Science". March 10, 1933
AA 60/1/9/23 - Article, "Medical Journal Australia". March 11, 1933
AA 60/1/9/24 - Draft copy of "The Natives Of Central Australia", March 10, 1933
AA 60/1/9/25 - Cleland to Mr E.O. Stocker, Thanking him for the letter and positive copies and master negative of the special film. March 13, 1933
AA 60/1/9/26 - E.O. Stocker to Professor Cleland, regarding the films taken on the expedition. March 21, 1933
AA 60/1/9/27 - Cleland to Professor Gibson, regarding additional information to be attached to the paper sent. March 30, 1933
AA 60/1/9/28 - Clark Wissler of the American Museum of Natural History to Cleland, regarding the proposed fellowship for Mr Strehlow and thanking him for the photographs. April 5, 1933
AA 60/1/9/29 - Cleland to Mr E.O. Stocker, regarding the safe arrival of the special film and the hope that he can join the trip this year which has been postponed till August. April 7, 1933
AA 60/1/9/30 - Dr William Crowther to Cleland. April 7, 1933
AA 60/1/9/31 - Cleland to The Acting Vice Chancellor, University of Adelaide, requesting the sum of 5 pounds to help with the cost of showing expedition film to members of the Council and staff of the University. April 8, 1033
AA 60/1/9/32 - Cleland to The Registrar, University of Adelaide, regards sharing the cost of purchasing a cinema camera for the expeditions to Central Australia. May 10, 1933
AA 60/1/9/33 - Cleland to Hon. J.A. Perkins, Minister for the Interior, thanking him for arranging the necessary permits for members of the expedition organised by the Board for Anthropological Research. May 19, 1933
AA 60/1/9/34 - Cleland to Dr A.P. Elkin, referencing agenda items for the meeting of the Committee of Anthropology to be held on June 7. May 31, 1933
AA 60/1/9/35 - Cleland to Professor Gibson, regarding papers in the Journal of Tropical Medicine and the proposed leasing by the A.R.N.C. of an area 40 miles wide around the S.A. and C.A. Native Reserves. June 20, 1933
AA 60/1/9/36 - F.W. Eardley, Registrar, University of Adelaide to Cleland, regarding approval from the Vice Chancellor for the expedition to Ernabella leaving on August 3rd, if the later date cannot be arranged. June 23, 1933
AA 60/1/9/37 - Finke River Mission Station, Annual Report for the Year Ended June 30, 1933
AA 60/1/9/38 - Managing Editor, The Advertiser to Professor Cleland, regarding articles for the paper to be supplied by members of the expedition to Central Australia. July 5, 1933
AA 60/1/9/39 - Alex J. Gibson, Hon. Secretary, A.N.R.C. to H.M. Hale, regarding application for further grant of 100 pounds to enable Dr C.S. Hicks to join the expedition to the Musgrave Ranges. July 13, 1933
AA 60/1/9/40 - Cleland to Professor Gibson, Hon. Sec. A.N.R.C. Regarding forwarded "Botanical Notes of Anthropological Interest" and urging that funds be found to pay the expenses of Professor Hicks joining the expedition. July 19, 1933
AA 60/1/9/41 - Cleland to The Vice Chancellor, University of Adelaide, with reference to assistance from the Sheridan Trust towards the cost of the forthcoming Anthropology Expedition to Central Australia. July 25, 1933
AA 60/1/9/42 - Cleland to Dr Clarke Wissler, Yale University, regarding leaving for the Musgrave Ranges to meet up with Norman Tindale of the South Australian Museum and Dr Hackett. July 28, 1933
AA 60/1/9/43 - Cleland to the Vice Chancellor, University of Adelaide, regarding the Board for Anthropological Research supervising the preparation of a work dealing with the Aboriginal people of South and Central Australia. July 28, 1933
AA 60/1/9/44 - Cleland to Dr Elkin, University of Sydney, with regard to the funding of Professor Hicks and his assistant to travel with the expedition team to Ernabella. July 31, 1933
AA 60/1/9/45 - General Secretary of The Public Library, Museum and Art Gallery of South Australia to Cleland, with regrets that the present conditions of fire insurence on its premises prevent compliance with the Board's request to store Cinematograph Films. August 2, 1933
AA 60/1/9/46 - Managing Editor, The Advertiser to Professor Cleland, thanking him for his note in regard to the popularity of Mr Lamshed with the members of the Expedition. August 29, 1033
AA 60/1/9/47 - Cleland to Mr O.G. Moore, Railways Department, thanking him for his help in regard to rail transport for the expedition. August 29, 1933
AA 60/1/9/48 - Cleland to Dr Clark Wissler, Yale University, regarding having just returned from the Seventh Expedition and sending a short account of the work undertaken. September 8, 1933
AA 60/1/9/49 - Cleland to The Editor, The Medical Journal of Australia, regarding forwarding a short account of the work of our recent expedition in the north-west corner of South Australia. September 19, 1933
AA 60/1/9/50 - Alex J. Gibson, Hon. Secretary, A.N.R.C. to Professor Cleland, concerning the application of Dr C.J. Hackett. September 29, 1933
AA 60/1/9/51 - Dr Leslie Spier, Yale University to Professor Cleland, requesting a brief statement of this year's activities at his institution in anthropology for an article on 'Anthropology during 1933'.
AA 60/1/9/52 - Cleland to Dr A.P. Elkin, University of Sydney, on a variety of matters including Mr Strehlow's application, available funding and Dr Hackett's application. October 9, 1933
AA 60/1/9/53 - Clark Wissler, Yale University to Professor J.B. Cleland, regarding being happy to have received news reporting success of the last expedition and sent report to the editor of "SCIENCE" as usual. October 20, 1933
AA 60/1/9/54 - Cleland to The Editor, Medical Journal of Australia, regarding forwarding a sketch map and four photographs to add to the value of the account sent of the recent anthropological expedition to the Musgrave Ranges. October 26, 1933
AA 60/1/9/55 - Cleland to Dr Leslie Spier, Yale University, regarding forwarding a statement showing the activities of the Adelaide University in various branches of Anthropology. December 2, 1933
AA 60/1/9/56 - Cleland to The Hon. the Minister Controlling Railways, requesting the granting of free transport. December 13, 1933
AA 60/1/9/57 - Cleland to Mr Alan Brumby, wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and that they are gradually working up the material collected on the expedition. December 20, 1933
AA 60/1/9/58 - Cleland to Mr Ferguson, sending the best of Christmas and New Year wishes. December 20, 1933
AA 60/1/9/59 - W.D. Walker to Mr Eardley, regarding the charging for use of Board for Anthropological Research film. 1933
AA 60/1/9/60 - W.D. Walker to Professor Cleland, regarding the short-sighted policy of charging to show the Board for Anthropological Research film. 1933
AA 60/1/9/61 - Cleland to Professor A.J. Gibson, Hon. Sec. A.N.R.C. regarding forwarding two copies of our recent paper on "The Ecology of the Aboriginal people of Central Australia; Botanical Notes". December 22, 1933
AA 60/1/9/62 - Cleland to Dr A.P. Elkin, University of Sydney, forwarding a copy of the paper by Professor Johnston and myself on the "Ecology of the Aboriginal people in Central Australia from the Botanical Aspect". December 22, 1933
AA 60/1/10/1 - Cleland to The Hon. J. H. Perkins, Minister for the Interior, regarding request for concession to be granted for the transport of X-ray equipment from Quorn to Alice Springs. January 4, 1934
AA 60/1/10/2 - Cleland to The Hon. H.S. Hudd, Minister for Railways, thanking him for his kind letter informing that the X-ray equipment will be conveyed to Alice Springs free of charge. January 4, 1934
AA 60/1/10/3 - A.N.R.C. to Cleland, regarding financial position and care scrutiny of lists of equipment for further use. January 11, 1934
AA 60/1/10/4 - H.A. Heinrich to Cleland, sending a package of Inkulba seed from the tobacco plant from which the 'Natives make their Pitjuri'.
AA 60/1/10/5 - Cleland to Hon. J.A. Perkins, Minister for the Interior, expressing his appreciation for the assistance with transporting equipment from Quorn to Alice Springs free of charge. January 24, 1934
AA 60/1/10/6 - A.P. Elkin to Professor Cleland, regarding the past year, funding and writing a report to the Rockefeller Foundation. January 30, 1934
AA 60/1/10/7 - Cleland to Mr H.A. Heinrich, thanking him for the packet of Inkulba seeds from the Hermannsburg district. February 8, 1934
AA 60/1/10/8 - Cleland to Professor A.J. Gibson, letter has cancelled written across it. February 9, 1934
AA 60/1/10/9 - Cleland to Professor Gibson, second copy of letter that has cancelled written across it. February 9, 1934
AA 60/1/10/10 - Alex Gibson Hon. Secretary of the A.N.R.C. to Professor Cleland, thanking him for two copies of Cleland's last paper on Blood Grouping. February 22, 1934
AA 60/1/10/11 - Cleland to The Hon. the Minister for Public Works, regarding submitting a memorandum giving his impressions on a visit to Point Pearce Station. March 5, 1934
AA 60/1/10/12 - Alex Gibson Hon. Secretary, A.N.R.C. to Professor J.B. Cleland, replying to letter with regard to Professor Davies action in co-opting Mr Strehlow for his expedition. March 24, 1934
AA 60/1/10/13 - Cleland to Professor A.P. Elkin, regarding the co-opting of Mr Strehlow and a copy of a paper on Pathological Lesions. March 27, 1934
AA 60/1/10/14 - Cleland to professor A.J. Gibson, this letter has a line through it and is marked 'altered'. March 27, 1934
AA 60/1/10/15 - A.P. Elkin to Professor J.B. Cleland, regarding the budget for research and the fluctuations of the dollar, also regarding Mr Strehlow and Miss Pink. April 3, 1934
AA 60/1/10/16 - Cleland to Professor A.P. Elkin, regarding the upcoming Anthropological Committee meeting, finances of expedition and disbursements. April 5, 1934
AA 60/1/10/17 - Cleland to Dr Lanfrank Moxon, in reference to the term "Australian" as applied to our Australian Aboriginal people. April 18, 1934
AA 60/1/10/18 - Cleland to no named recipient, asking about the position regarding the Rockefeller money for anthropological research as the newspaper reports here are very disconcerting. June 7, 1934
AA 60/1/10/19 - A.P. Elkin, Chairman, A.N.R.C. to Cleland, informing him of the death of their Hon. Treasurer, Professor Chapman, under suspicious circumstances, having misappropiated practically the whole of the funds of the A.N.R.C. June 8, 1934
AA 60/1/10/20 - Alex J. Gibson, Hon. Secretary, A.N.R.C. to Professor J.B. Cleland, regarding the state of the finances of the Australian National Research Foundation. June 15, 1934