Blog: Reserves and missions
The AIATSIS blog is our space to showcase our expertise, and for you to discover the stories behind the work we do and the items we are working on.
We'd love to hear from you, but please read our comment guidelines before joining the conversation.
Pallottine Mission student records - Tardun, WA
CollectionReserves and missionsArchives and archiving
5 Jun 2019 Cathy ZdanowiczIn July 2017, the Pallottines donated a collection of material to AIATSIS relating to the Mission, hostel and school that had been operating in Tardun, WA, from 1948 to 2004. A portion of this collection included the student files that had been kept and maintained in relation to Aboriginal children who had been staying in the hostel and attending the school.
Papers of Alick and Merle Jackomos
CollectionHuman rightsReserves and missions
1 May 2018 Ewan MaidmentMerle and Alick Jackomos have a long connection with AIATSIS. Upon hearing the news that the Jackomos family home was being sold, the Institute contacted Merle and Alick’s daughter, Esmai, to make arrangements for the preservation of her parents’ papers.
The Famous Erambie Allblacks
Indigenous peoplesSports peopleReserves and missionsMission Days
28 Sep 2016 Dr Lawrence BamblettWith local competitions and the NRL winding up, Koori communities all over New South Wales are finalising plans for their Knockout teams.
