Frank Flynn (1906 - 2000)
Guide to Manuscripts of Frank Flynn 1906-1996
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Box 1
- Diary, 21/1/1982 - 2/5/1982
- Father Frank Flynn: a modern pioneer. (Text of a talk by Doris Allen to Randwick Historical Society, 17/3/1990
- The Fred Hollows Foundation. (Spiral bound booklet) May 1993
- International Tear Film Symposium, 7-10 Nov, 1984, Lubbock, Texas. Program, Abstracts and biographies of participants.
- Text for poster about Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
- List of professional publications by FF
- So we went to Croydon... Part 2, Winter 1939 by Patrick O’Carrigan MSC in MSC Newsletter, (?1993)
- In honour of their services, in Catholic Weekly 10/2/1993 (2 copies)
- Doctor priest puts practice before preaching in Sydney Morning Herald, 24/4/1989 (2 copies)
- University to honour Flynn in NT News 5/5/1993
- Living with Sjogren’s, day-to-day with a chronic disease, in Sjogren’s Syndrome Symposium IV Part II, in The Moisture Seekers newsletter, vol 5, no 2, 26/9/1987
- Living with SS in the family. SSF Symposium Report, Part 3, 15/10/1988 in The Moisture Seekers Newsletter, vol 6, no 2, Feb 1989
- Trachoma among Aborigines in the Northern Territory of Australia by FF in International College of Tropical Medicine Newsletter no 9, July 1970. (2 copies)
- Mydriatic Synergy, by FF Abstract of article in The British Journal of Ophthalmology, May 1933, p298. Published in the British Medical Journal 19/9/1933
- Sicca complex and Myopathy by FF and C R P George in Medical Journal of Australia 20/1/1973 (2 copies and MSS)
- An improved tear-conserving goggle attachment by FF and A. Schulmeister in Medical Journal of Australia 27/7/1968 (2 copies)
- Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca and new techniques for its management by FF and A Schulmeister in Medical Journal of Australia, 14/1/1967 (2 copies)
- Trachoma among natives of the Northern Territory of Australia by FF in Medical Journal of Australia, 24/8/1957 (2 copies)
- Moorfields Ophthalmic Diatherm designed by FF (Advertisement)
- Excessive drying suggested as a factor in the causation of Conjunctival Hyperaemia by FF in Transactions of the Ophthalmological Society of Australia vol IV 1944 (2 copies)
- Copy of dedication to FF et al in book: Lacrimal gland, tear film, and dry eye syndromes - basic science and clinical relevance edited by David A Sullivan.
- Mydricaine for Sub-Conjunctival Injection by FF in Australasian Pharmaceutical Notes and News 10/9/1934 (reprinted from the British Journal of Ophthalmology, May 1933
- Demodex as an aetiological agent in Inflammation of the eyelids by FF (?1970) (Mss, 2 copies)
- Survey no 1 - West of Alice Springs. 19-22 Dec 1944 by FF. MS report to General Medical Services, Army HQ, Melbourne 1944
- Automatic tear-delivery spectacles - recent advances by FF in Australian Journal of Ophthalmology vol 3 no 2 June 1975. (2 copies and associated correspondence)
Box 2
- NT Aboriginal Eye Health Committee - minutes of 32nd meeting, 8/12/1994
- Curriculum Vitae, FF
- A Multi-pronged approach in alleviating dry-eye problems by FF (2 copies)
- Australia in the war of 1939-1945 (Series 5 - Medical) Vol 1 - Clinical problems of the war by Alan S Walker. 1952
- Polymath: Flynn of the frontiers. A biography of FF...by Joycelyn Anne Trent. Unpublished MSS in spiral binding
- First meeting with Fred Hollows - MSS notes relating to meetings and discussions between FF and Fred Hollows
- Fred’s friends...contributions about Fred Hollows by various people including FF in Daily Telegraph Mirror, 30/1/1993 pp 27-8
- A Remarkable Territorian - review of booklaunch held at Missionaries of the Sacred Heart Centre in Darwin 9 July 1994, in Catholic Weekly 17/8/1994 (2 copies)
- Missionary priest opens eyes spiritually and physically by Janelle Downey in Townsville Bulletin 5/4/1995 (2 copies)
- Work must continue: Hollows’ peer by Genevieve Butler in Canberra Times 4/1/1995
- Frank Flynn MSC: a remarkable Territorian. Advertisement for a signing session at Mary Who? bookshop, Townsville, 10/4/1995
- Surgeon with a vision by Megan Doherty in Cairns Post 20/4/1995 p13
- Book review: Frank Flynn MSC: a remarkable Territorian in Ophthalmologists Exchange vol 22 no 3 Oct 1994
- Book review: Frank Flynn MSC: a remarkable Territorian by Margaret Clinch in FOLI Newsletter (cNov 1994)
- Invitation to booklaunch, 9/7/1994, arranged by Quota Club of Darwin and held at The Ranch, 11 Banksia Street, Nightcliff
- Review: Carnival to launch book gala - remarkable in Library Notes, NT News (?1994)
- Dust jacket: Northern Gateway by FF with Keith Willey
- Correspondence with Iris Harvey, Arunta Art Gallery, Alice Springs
- Correspondence between Doris Allen and Jackie Healey, NT Museum, re portrait of FF by Fr Patrick O’Carrigan
- Message from Gabi Hollows to FF - congratulations on publication of biography
- New book tells of NT’s famous Father in NT News 6/7/1994
- The Wounded Angel - symbol of Darwin’s survival by Rex Scambary in The Catholic Leader, 15/12/1991
- The weather was a little inclement outside...by Bishop O’Loughlin in The Southern Cross, 24/1/1975
- You can’t keep a good town down by Jean Debelle in Australian Women’s Weekly 22/1/1975
- Tragedy gives bishop new lease of Pastoral life by Richard Schmeiszl in The Advocate Catholic Paper 30/1/1975
- Adelaide-born bishop dies (O’Loughlin) (unidentified press cutting)
- Darwin’s cathedral will be repaired in The Southern Cross 24/1/1975
- Darwin’s new cathedral in The Annals of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, Nov 1962
Box 3
- List of Awards, Honours etc gained by FF
- Doctorate of Medicine awarded by Sydney University, 1981
- Biographical details collected in Mudgee
- Ben Morris Correspondence
- St Mary’s Cathedral, Port Moresby. Guide by FF
- Darwin War Memorial Cathedral - original edition compiled by FF for opening of Cathedral
- Catholic Medical Services in PNG...by FF
- Sermon: Thanksgiving to God for the life of dear Flo Flynn (sister of FF)
- Miltown Flynn/Kennedy story in pictures 1859-1988 (copies only; originals lodged at Kensington, 1990
- History of the Anderson Stuart Building, University of Sydney (Slides and compliments slip)
- Sir Thomas Mitchell’s country house : text of lecture by Paul J Power, 1987. (2 copies)
- Australian Bicentennial Commemorative Medallion booklet.
- Letter to FF from Fr J J Littleton MSC - congratulations on Vatican Award
- Vatican Award - details by Doris Allen
- Inauguration of Fr Frank Flynn Fellowship at Menzies School of Health Research, Darwin, in Medical Journal of Australia vol 152, 5/2/1990
- Family correspondence: letter to FF from nephew John M Flynn
- Birth Certificate for FF - born 6/12/1906 (Photographic copy and 2 photocopies)
- Stained glass and stone: the gothic buildings of the University of Sydney
- Correspondence from Stephen Couts to FF with draft speech about Sydney University
- The Old Medical School is not what she used to be by Vivienne Skinner in The Gazette, Dec 1991
- Revolutions in health in the Australian Colonies by Philip Woodruff in Medical Journal of Australia vol 147, 7-21 December 1987
- Australia’s first can boast 10,000 student graduates in Medical Practice, March 1983
- Foundation of the Medical School, University of Sydney, and progress in the 19th century by Moira ? of 2/21 Moruban Road Mosman. Correspondence and text dated 22/4/1993, with explanatory note by Doris Allen
- Top honours for eye-treatment pioneer by Jane Williams in Townsville Bulletin, 17/4/1993
- Father Flynn honoured in Sunday Territorian 18/4/1993
- The Fred and Flynn Show by Karen Spresser (unidentified press cutting)
- Flynn of the Territory in Sunday Territorian 26/7/1987
- Father Flynn tops national honours list by Michael Wilson and AAP in NT News 26/1/1993
- Father Flynn and ‘the Treasure of God’ by Barbara Meade in The Catholic Leader 1/4/1992
- Correspondence: Lawrence W Hirst to FF 23/3/1995
- NT Honours Darwin Priest in The Catholic Leader 14/1/1990 (2 copies)
- Mydricaine: assorted papers described as ‘complete, very valuable, dates from 1933’
Box 4
- Correspondence with the Vatican on Diocesan matters
- Trachoma (series of slides)
- A humble priest armed with Bible and stethoscope by Debbie Grimwade in NT News 26/11/1988
- Father Flynn gains recognition for work in Catholic Weekly, Nov 1990
- Old Boy guest at Canberra Marist Brothers Awards Presentation (unidentified and undated press cutting
- FF and others outside the National Library of Australia during the Australia Day Awards 26/1/1988 (photocopy of photograph) (2 copies)
- Six doctor sons of the late Doctor John Flynn photocopy of photograph in Marist Brothers Darlinghurst 1936 Annual
- Doctorate of NT University Letter from Peter Hearn and text of Malcolm Nairn’s speech 6/5/1993
- Extracts from Doris Allen’s biography of FF as sent to NT Museum
- Degree of Doctor of Medicine ...University of Sydney Vice Chancellor’s presentation of FF 28/2/1981
- University Citation reprinted in Annals, June 1981 with Photograph
- Curriculum Vitae of FF 1930-1993
- Invitation from Historical Society of the NT Inc to speak at the Patron’s Dinner, 17/9/?1995
- Story of a Darwin legend, review of Doris Allen’s biography by Ray Oven in Catholic Leader, 16/4/1995
- 200 remarkable Territorians includes FF
- To Frank: 50 years - a tribute. Poem by Susan Bannister, March 1992
- The Schepens Eye Research Institute, ( Bostom, Mass) Correspondence with FF
- 1993 Australia Day Honours in Australian Medicine vol 5 no 4, 1 March 1993
- Invitation from Australasia College of Tropical Medicine, Townsville, to accept Honorary Fellowship
- FF in academic procession at NTU (photograph)
- FF at the OA Association luncheon January 1991, Storrington House with ?Mary Tanner (photograph)
- FF with Gabi Hollows at Government House, Darwin (photograph)
- FF and the Administrator at Government House (Thermal copy of Still no 06154 from PictureNT.)
- St Mary’s Cathedral, Darwin. (thermal copies of still nos. 19441, 19442 from PictureNT)
- FF and other guests of honour at the Opening of Parliament House, Darwin, September 1994 (photograph)
- FF on Leeuwin II at Darwin (7 photographs)
- FF at the book launch at the Ranch, 9/7/1994 (6 photographs, 1 including Eileen Cossons)
- FF with Erwin and ? , 26/6/1994 (photograph)
- FF with Daphne and Viviana, 5/7/1994 (photograph)
- Text of Foreword by FF to book ‘Tutankhamon’s Impostor by Majorcan born Viviana of Nightcliff Primary School
- Medicine in the Territory: the early days- invitation to lecture given by FF for Katherine Medical Association, 22/9/1994
- III Congress of the International Society of Dakryology, Madrid, 25/26 June 1993. Programme
- Investiture, Government House, Darwin 17/4/1993. FF appointed Companion in the Order of Australia by Governor General. Programme
- Remarkable Achievements - FF’s award as Companion in the Order of Australia in Ophthalmologists’ Exchange vol 21, no 1, March 1993 (2 copies)
- Honours list wide ranging. Photocopy of unidentified press cutting dated 26/1/1993
- Frontier Flynn; the man behind Fred’s fight for sight by Karen Spresser in The Daily Telegraph Mirror, 30/1/1993
- Companion of the Order of Australia. Cutting from undated, unidentified newspaper.(2 copies)
- The best of both worlds (Aboriginal Health then and now) by Dr John C Hargrave. Text of the Eric Johnston Lecture, Darwin, 9/11/1992
- Michael Richard Flynn. Obituary by Harry Daly in Medical Journal of Australia, 25/1/1958
- FF examining the eyes of Nicolas from the Tiwi Islands (photograph and negative)
- FF with Nursing Aide and patient Johnnie Weekend of Daly River Community (photograph and negative)
- FF receiving Honorary Doctorate from Mrs Nan Giese, Chancellor of NTU 6/5/1993 (photograph)
- FF with rhino at Tipperary Station during U3A visit, July or August 1994 (photograph)
- FF and Peter Spillett at NT Museum in front of oil portrait by Fr Patrick O’Carrigan. (photograph)
- FF and friends at NT Museum in front of oil portrait by Fr Patrick O’Carrigan. (photograph)
- FF at booklaunch where water colour portrait by Fr Patrick O’Carrigan was unveiled. July 1994 (photograph)
- FF at Daly River during Mass at the Parish Church built by John D’Arcy. 1994. (photograph)
- FF sitting, robed, in Chapel. NT News photograph. undated, probably mid-1994.
- FF signing copies of his biography. NT News photograph. undated, probably mid-1994.
- Coomalie Creek Chapel - description and photograph of replica of wartime building.
- Text of Blessing of Parliament House and NT Library by FF
Box 5
- Proposal by Ella Stack to set up The Fr Frank Flynn Fellowship at the Menzies School of Health Research. June 1989
- Age-related macular degeneration. Abstract of article by Neil M Bressler et al. Source unidentified
- Priest, doctor and a living legend in Irish Independent Undated
- They made their mark in Sky Pilot, 1990
- Advertisement for books by FF on sale at the Museum Bookshop
- Correspondence between FF and Johnson and Johnson
- Testimonial for Tanya Willey by FF. (includes some biographical Information about the Willey family) 18/9/1995
- Correspondence from Fr P S Hardjasoemarta, MSC of Indonesia , to FF
- Correspondence between Mary Carey and FF
- Vatican Award to FF. (photocopy of certificate)
- Correspondence between FF and Elizabeth Rose re. Nightcliff Library
- Correspondence between FF and Australian College of Ophthalmologists re Honorary Membership
- Congratulatory letter from the NT Trachoma Control and Eye Health Committee, 12/12/1989
- Royal Victorian Institute for the blind request permission to produce audio tape of FF’s Northern Gateway
- Companion in the Order of Australia - notification from Governor General, 2/10/1992
- FF’s success in 1st degree examination, Sydney University Faculty of Medicine Dec 1925
- Correspondence from Australia Remembers to FF 1995
- Correspondence from Ella Stack to FF
- Fr Frank joins up - at 89! by Lt Dave Munro in The Catholic Weekly 2/7/95, p5
- A Remarkable Territorian - review of biography in The Catholic Weekly 17/8/94
- Darwin Blitzed: the ugly Aussies by Andrea Allen in NT News 7/8/94
- Letter from Dr Brian Reid to NT News re review of biography of FF in NT News 13/7/1994
- Aboriginal and Islander Alcohol Awareness and Family Recovery Association. Memo from Br Andy Howley MSC, Director. Undated. (Early 1990)
- Multi-centre study of Diabetic Eye Disease in Aborigines - Proposal dated 16/12/1988 and Co-ordinator’s Report (c1989)
- Trachoma in the Northern Territory of Australia 1949-1986 by Suzanne J Meredith et al in Medical Journal of Australia, vol 151, 21 August 1989
- Eye Diseases Register of the Northern Territory. Explanation of database.
- NT Trachoma and Eye Health Committee Inc. Correspondence with FF
- Electron microscopic evidence of Acarine infestation of the eyelid margin by Frank P English et al in American Journal of Ophthalmology, vol 109 part 2, 1/2/1990, and associated correspondence.
- Father Frank Flynn Fellowship in Health Research. Advert for applications in The Medical Journal of Australia, 5/2/1990 and correspondence with FF re successful candidate, 16/10/1990
- Letter from FF to Douglas J Coster, 19/10/1990
- 1988 Academic and Scientific Review of the Menzies School of Health Research and associated correspondence to FF
- Discharge the Jury. The Menzies School of Health 1989 Oration delivered by His Honour the Administrator, the Hon. James H Muirhead QC
- Menzies School of Health Research Correspondence with FF 1989-1990
- Menzies School of Health Research folder of correspondence re 1990 Oration
- Press Release re Hon. Life Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Ophthalmologists conferred on FF c1994
- Christmas letter and photo of FF, 1995. Photo is celebration of the Eucharist at Maningrida with Army, Navy and Airforce reserve personnel
- NTU Certificate commemorating award of Doctor of Science. 6/5/93. 2 photocopies. (Original in frame also held in NACL)
- Tribute to FF from Quota, 13/8/1993. 2 photocopies. (Original in frame also held in (NACL)
- Ardent in history. Unidentified press cutting re reconstruction of Smith Point Beacon, 24/1/1979
- Trachoma in Australia - early studies by FF.Trachoma and chlamydial disease (1st Darwin Conference held at Menzies School of Health Research
- Christmas card from FF to Forrest family, 1993
- Australia and New Zealand Journal of Ophthalmology, vol 18, no3, August 1990
Box 6
- Centenary book of the University of Sydney Faculty of Medicine ed by John Atherton Young et al and inscribed by him to FF
Box 7
- Anderson Stuart’s Medical School: a plan for its conservation by James Semple Kerr. 1992
- Letter from Doris Allen to Sheila Forrest explaining various items in FF papers
- Greetings card with sketch by Elizabeth Durack from Northern Gateway by FF, of Gregory’s Bottle Tree and associated explanatory note to FF from Audrey McShane
- Greetings card with untitled sketch by Elizabeth Durack from Northern Gateway by FF, of an aborigine in a dugout canoe
- IVth International congress of the International Society of Dacryology, Stockholm, Sweden, 9-12 June 1996. Congress Program.
- Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology, vol 2, no 2 July 1990
- Sydney Eye Hospital Literature, no 159 select list of articles from journals received in the Library during January 1990
- Medical systems in conflict: a study of power. Thesis...Diploma in Anthropology, University of Sydney. February 1979 by Barbara Joan Tynan. Copy presented to FF by the author.
- Vision by slit-light: Slit-monitored illumination for differential retinal stimulation in maculopothy by FF. Several drafts. Includes split-vision device to enable people to read 1 line at a time
- Launch of the book A Remarkable Territorian, Darwin, 9 July 1994. Audiotape of proceedings.
- Electret tie-pin microphone in original box with Owner’s manual
- Medallion inscribed International Congress of Ophthalmologists, May 4-10, 1986, Rome. In blue plastic case
Box 8
- Serovars of Chlamydia Trachomatis from the Northern Territory of Australia by Fiona P Douglas et al - draft
- Correspondence re reading aids from Peter (?Flynn) to FF
- Light and macular degeneration: a biophysical and clinical perspective by Martin A Mainster in Eye, vol 1, 1987
- Correspondence between Mrs Margaret Lawrence, Association for the blind, and FF
- Correspondence between the Royal Australian College of Ophthalmologists and FF re Honorary Fellowship
- Correspondence between FF and Dr Wilson J Heriot re Indigenous Australian/Developing Country Eye Care Meeting, 1995
- Requiem Mass for the repos e of the soul of the late Bishop John Patrick O’Loughlin, MSC DD OMG, 22/11/1985
- Menzies School of Health Research Annual Report, 1994-1995
- Royal Australian College of Ophthalmologists: 27th Annual Scientific Congress, 5-9 November 1995
- Ophthalmologists’ Exchange, vol 21, no 2, July 1993
- Coomalie News - details of service conducted by FF at the Bush Chapel, 5/11/199?
- Quota club invitation to FF’s 90th birthday party
- Parliament House Official Opening, and prayers by FF
- Menzies School of Health Research Oration, 1993, Programme
Box 9
- Lacrimal gland, tear film, and dry eye syndromes - basic science and clinical relevance edited by David A Sullivan containing dedication to Frank Flynn (see Box 1, item 21)
Box 10
- Correspondence re slit-vision from Douglas J Coster to FF. 7/8/1990 (2 copies)
- Report of Trachoma Survey of Roper River Mission and Groote Eylandt, 17/18 August 1956, by Dr R C Webb
- Australia & New Zealand Journal of Ophthalmology, vol 23, No 4, November 1995
- Poster for NT Library Exhibition about FF to celebrate his 90th birthday
- Pope acknowledges NT work. in NT News, 31/10/1990
- The Inland of Frank Flynn, MSC. Poem, by R J Hillsdon, MSC
- Father Frank Flynn made Honorary Fellow in Intuition, 20/5/1996
- Brief History and accomplishments of the Dry Eye Institute , 1983-1990
- Mission Blacks in Khaki , by FF, in Annals of our Lady of the Sacred Heart, 1/5/1943
- 10a - National Australia Day Council Outstanding Achiever Medal presented to FF, 1987 (article).
10b - Medal
Box 11
- Dr F Hollows. Videorecording
- 7.30 Report. Videorecording
- Australian Bicentennial Commemorative Medallion Series. (Set of 6 silver medals in presentation box awarded to FF as one of the 200 Great Australians.
Box 12
- Miscellaneous Documents
Box 13
- Miscellaneous Documents
Box 14
- Correspondence to FF
- Miscellaneous journal articles and notes by FF, re: eye health
- Sky Pilot : a history of chaplaincy in the RAAF 1926-1990 / Peter A. Davidson
Box 15
- Certificate to FF from Australia Remembers 1945.
- Heritage 200: The People who made Australia Great. A Commemorative album, 1988
- Certificate to FF from Pope John Paul ‘Cross Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice’ in Cardboard Tube
- Rev. Frank Flynn: scrapbook compiled by Biddy Tuxworth in blue ring binder
- Original Sketch Portrait of FF by Fr Patrick O’Carrigan, dated Oct 1989, plus two photocopies, in cardboard tube
- The Preocular tear film in health, disease and contact lens wear, ed. Frank J Holly. Published by the Dry Eye Institute Inc, Lubbock Texas, 1986. (2 copies)
- The Opening of the Northern Territory’s Parliament House , 1994. Videorecording
- Acta XXV Concilium Ophthalmologicum: proceedings of the XXVth International Congress of Ophthalmologists held in Rome 4-10 May 1986. 2 vols
- NT University logo mounted on wooden frame and fitted for wall mounting. Presented to FF on the occasion of award of Honorary Doctorate, 5/5/1994
- Sony microphone and lead
- Personal Medical Reports on FF. Contained in Silver/grey folder
- Fabric mounted display to accompany lectures by FF
- Repair of retinal detachment: personal experience of one of the earliest successful cases by C Neville Banks in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Ophthalmology, 1986, vol 14, pp 385-386
- The History of Photocoagulation by Gerhard R E Meyer-Schwickerath in The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Ophthalmology 1989, vol 17, no 4
- Pharmacological approaches to treatment of Dry Mouth by M M Ferguson et al Manuscript text
- Visual Optics and Refraction: a clinical approach by David D Michaels, 3rd edition, pp 625-630 (photocopy)
- Inherited macular dystrophies: a clinical overview by Gerald A Fishman in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Ophthalmology 1990, vol 18, no 2
- Age-related macular degeneration by Robert P Murphy in Ophthalmology, July 1986, vol 93, no 7
- Contrast sensitivity: the visual rehabilitation of the patient with Macular Degeneration by Davis S Loshin and Janis White, pp1303-1307
- Eccentric viewing training and low vision aids: current practice and Implications of peripheral retinal research by Gregory L Goodrich and Edwin B Mehr in American Journal of Optometry and Physiological optics, 1986, vol 63, no 2, pp119-126
- Management of the patient with subnormal vision, by Gerald Fonda, 2nd ed , chapter 6
- Blinking and the mechanics of the Lacrimal Drainage System by Marshall G Doane in Ophthalmology, vol 88, no 8, August 1981
- Multi-purpose low vision aid by Aran Safir et al in American Journal of Ophthalmology, vol 95 pp243-245, 1983
- Hospital rental system for low vision aids by G F Sanderson et al in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Ophthalmology, 1986, vol 14, pp 359-363
1. Ophthalmoscope used by FF 1930-1990, in black travelling case. Gifted to NTL 1/7/1996
SEE ALSO PHOTOGRAPHS IN FLYNN COLLECTION, PH 572
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