Series 1: Caroline Jones personal and professional papers

MLMSS 12092/Boxes 1-27
MLMSS 12092/Box 28X
R 2424
VT 5768
DC 130/1-17

series

1938-2024

Textual Records, Clippings, Ephemera, Graphic Materials, Photographs, Objects, Medals, Moving Images

9677542

4.76 metres of textual material (27 boxes and 1 outsize box), includes photographs
1 object - cloth
4 medals - silver, bronze
1 videocassette (30 min.) - VHS
11 videodiscs - DVD
5 computer discs - CD-ROM, microdisk
1 computer chip cartridge - USB flash drive

BOX 1
Personal documents belonging to Caroline Jones AO: birth certificate, marriage certificates, passports and other personal papers
Personal documents from school and latter days, 1944-1965 includes: school reports, examination results and certificates.
Personal documents, 1969-2009
Curriculum vitae
Personal correspondence: letters to her father while travelling to U.S.A. and India in 1971 for This Day Tonight, letters from Guruda Ray, a young teacher Caroline met in a huge refugee camp in 1971
Letters written to the Mackay family by Caroline Jones while in China, 1982
Personal correspondence, including correspondence with Alan Marshall, Diane Willman (first ABC woman reporter in Beirut), Philip Geeves (renowned historian of Sydney), Gabrielle Carey author (Puberty Blues, In My Father's House).

BOX 2
Personal correspondence, 2001-2011
Invitations to Caroline Jones, 2002-2010

BOX 3
Caroline Jones’ Trek to Himalayas, 1976
Caroline’s family history of mother’s side Pountney
The Quirindi Advocate, Caroline Jones journalistic heritage through grandfather, editor Ashley Needham Pountney, 1938, 1954-1956, 1975, 1985-1986, 1993-2010
‘This Is Your Life’ featuring Caroline Jones, October 2003: includes script by Mike Munro and photographs provided to Caroline Jones by Channel Nine

BOX 4
Essays and assignments for a course in Australian Religious Consciousness by Prof Noel Rowe and Dr Erin White, at Catholic Theological Union, Hunters Hill. Featuring an illustrated essay on the influence of her father Brian James, on the life and development of Caroline.
Correspondence with Franciscan nun and (Diocese of Newcastle) ordained Anglican minister, Rev. Sr. Angela Solling (who built the mud-brick monastery at Stroud NSW and was an influential figure in Caroline Jones' life, 1975, 1980-1983
Book prize awarded to Caroline Jones for general proficiency at Gosford High School, 1953: ‘The Complete Short Stories of W. Somerset Maugham’
'Black Jack' (Brigadier Sir Frederick Galleghan) inscribed to Caroline by author Stan Arneil
'Reform the Law' inscribed to Caroline by the author Judge Michael Kirby
'Helena' by Evelyn Waugh, inscribed to Caroline by Stephen Godley, producer 'The Search for Meaning' programs on ABC Radio National (1987 -1994)

BOX 5
Certificate of award of Hon DLitt University of Sunshine Coast
University of Sunshine Coast correspondence and documents
Framed certificate of Archbishop of Sydney citation to Caroline Jones A.O. in recognition of outstanding contribution to Christian ideals in radio and television
Framed certificate of 1993 the New York Festivals finalist award presented to Australian Broadcasting Corporation for “The Search for Meaning” The Numinous Experience
Certificate of award of Hon DLitt University of Sydney
Funeral booklet with signatures of those who attended Caroline’s funeral on Monday 30 May 2022

BOXES 6-13
A collection of 23 'scrap-book' folders containing press cuttings, letters, documents, photographs relating to Caroline Jones' career as a journalist, and in public life.
Box 6 contains Folder 1: 1958-1976, Folder 2: 1976-1979
Box 7 contains Folder 3: 1979-1980, Folder 4: 1980-1981, Folder 5: 1982
Box 8 contains Folder 6: 1981, 1983, Folder 7+8: 1983-1986, Folder 9: 1987-1988
Box 9 contains Folder 10: 1988-1989, Folder 11: 1989-1991, Folder 12: 1991-1993
Box 10 contains Folder 12A: 1989, Folder 13: 1993-1996, Folder 14: 1997-1998
Box 11 contains Folder 15: 1998-1999, Folder 16: 1999-2000, Folder 17: July 2000- 2001
Box 12 contains Folder 18: 2002-2003, Folder 19: 2003-2004, Folder 20: 2004-2009
Box 13 contains Folder 21: 2009-2015, Folder 22: 2016-2021

BOX 14
Work record documents and correspondence and some references from earlier work life pre-ABC in Australia and overseas 1954-1981
Caroline Jones’ Reports for This Day Tonight and 4Corners 1969-1981.
Record of ABC work assignment in India, for This Day Tonight ABC TV, 1971
ABC Audio Contracts etc. An Authentic Life and Australian Story
Letters from the descendants of the New Australia Colony and photographs relating to the documentary “And their ghosts may be heard” produced by Caroline Jones for Film Australia, 1975

BOX 15
Australia Today 1994
Working papers for Caroline's chapter 'Girl Takes Over' for inclusion in 4Corners (ABCTV) 50th anniversary book published by Harper Collins mid-2012.
Writing ideas
Writing - Sydney Morning Herald and the Australian. Newspaper clippings, copies and drafts of articles contributed to Sydney Morning Herald and the Australian. A collection of opinion articles published by Sydney Morning Herald and The Australian

BOX 16
ABC Radio tapes sales of The Search for Meaning 1987-1994 ABC Radio National
Correspondence relating to the royalties dispute between Caroline Jones and the ABC
The Search for Meaning correspondence and articles on termination of program, questionnaires.
The Search for Meaning videos – contract, cuttings
Limelight August 2005 “The ultimate Australian story Caroline Jones’ search for meaning”
Australian Story, includes 20th Anniversary press coverage

BOX 17
Parts of a handwritten manuscript of “An Authentic Life”
“An Authentic Life” Readers’ letters answered by Caroline Jones 1998 to 2000
Evaluations from “Day of Reflection with Caroline Jones” in Albury, August 1998
German translation of ‘An Authentic Life’ (book by CJ published by ABC Books 1998, 2005)

BOX 18
Correspondence with publisher, ABC Books, re publication of 'An Authentic Life' by Caroline Jones and readers' letters in response to the book.
Speaking engagements and days of reflection, which arose from publication of 'An Authentic Life' book.

BOX 19
Days of reflection, which arose from publication of 'An Authentic Life' book, 1998-2000
Source material for 'Through a Glass Darkly' (ABC Books 2009) including correspondence re permissions, discussions with editor, feedback from invited pre-publication readers, information re the cover- a woodcut by artist Salvatore Zofrea and correspondence with Carmel Ross.
Unpublished manuscripts ‘Along the Way', 1984 and ‘Odd Bits’, 1995 by Caroline Jones’ father Brian James. Used as Source material for 'Through a Glass Darkly' (ABC Books 2009)

BOX 20
Unpublished manuscripts ‘Along the Way', 1984 and ‘Encounters along the Way’, 1998 by Caroline Jones’ father Brian James. Used as Source material for 'Through a Glass Darkly' (ABC Books 2009)
Through A Glass Darkly manuscript and associated papers
Correspondence with publisher, ABC Books of 'Through a Glass Darkly' by Caroline Jones 2009: includes publishing arrangements and contract, media publicity tour, other media coverage, publication as an audio-book
Unpublished book cover designs for ‘Through a Glass Darkly’ by Caroline Jones.

BOX 21
Readers' letters in response to the book 'Through a Glass Darkly', 2009-2011
Source material for 'Through a Glass Darkly' (ABC Books 2009)
Listeners’ and readers’ letters received and answered by Caroline Jones, 1996-2000

BOX 22
Caroline Jones some speaking engagements and speeches 1975 to 1988
Speeches made by Caroline Jones at variety of venues, writers festivals, National Council of Priests etc.
Invitations for Caroline Jones to speak etc, 2010-2014
Scripts original writing
National Portrait Gallery Circle of Friends Spring Dinner with Caroline Jones. record of the occasion at the National Portrait Gallery to launch the acquisition of the portrait of Caroline including an afternoon tea with the Governor General Quentin Bryce. Accompanied by God daughter and cousin Catherine Cadell.
Circle of Friends. National Portrait Gallery.

BOXES 23-25
Folders in the original alphabetical arrangement. Index of contents at front of each box. Includes: Full speeches, or notes for speeches, given by Caroline on a variety of occasions, memorabilia of Caroline as a student at Gosford High School NSW (includes class and reunion photographs), Caroline’s only excursion into ‘commercials’, the nomination of Geraldine Doogue for AO, unpublished cover designs for ‘Through a Glass Darkly’ by Caroline Jones, and correspondence with Daoud Abu Jaber and Guru Dad Ray

BOX 26
Australian Himalayan Foundation sponsorship
Caroline Jones Indigenous scholarship
Correspondence with Mary MacKillop Foundation, now known as Mary MacKillop Today, relating to Caroline Jones' support of a number of Indigenous Tertiary Scholarships, administered by Mary MacKillop Today.
Record of ‘voiceover’ assignment for Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre, Melbourne, 2006
Aboriginal Affairs C.A.A.M.A.
Invitation from the Australian Education Foundation to a morning tea honouring the late Caroline Jones and presentation notes of Helen Grasswill and Kate Cadell, 4 July 2024.

BOX 27
Caroline Jones’ sponsorship of a student and teachers at The School of St Jude, Tanzania
Caroline Jones' relationship with the Sydney Child Survivors (of the Holocaust) Group.
Caroline Jones’ relationship with Opportunity International micro-lending organization which she supported.
Caroline Jones' relationship with charity 'Mahboba's Promise'.
Caroline’s visit as a writer in residence at Sacred Heart Girl’s College, Oakleigh, July 1988

BOX 28X
Certificate of award of National Living Treasure
Certificate of award of AO (General Division Order of Australia)
Media Peace Prize Certificates, 1979-1981
Brian James’ Chartered Institute of Secretaries certificate 1947.

R 2424
Order of Australia (AO) award
Centenary medal
Good Citizen Award Caroline Jones for services to radio, 1989
Honorary decorations from I Commando Association and letter, 1978
Celebrating excellence in Australian Journalism cloth (accompanying Certificate of award of Hon DLitt University of Sydney)

VT 5768
VHS of An Authentic Life (Caroline Jones) Episode 24, DOT 09 April 1998, duration 29.20. ABC TV

DC 130/1-18
1-2. DVDs of ‘This Day Tonight’ segments by Caroline Jones
3. DVD-R of some Caroline Jones intros to 4Corners programs, 1972-1981
4. DVD-R of Caroline Jones’ wardrobe test
5-7. DVD-R of Sister Roses’s passion and DVD-R The Courageous heart of Irena Sendler
8-12. DVDs of material transferred from VHS of: Caroline Jones introductions for a Summer series of Australian Story; Search for meaning episodes 1-5 sold to ABC TV. Duration 270 minutes.
10. DVD of Caroline Jones book launch 24 May 2009
11. DVD-R Salvadore Zofrea woodcuts Photos by Shawn Connell
12. DVD of Graduation Ceremony of the University of the Sunshine Coast. Caroline Jones was made Hon Doctor of Letters at Graduation Ceremony of University of the Sunshine Coast- and delivered the address to graduating students, 18 May 2007
13. CD of photos for Caroline Jones
14. CD-R of pictures of Caroline Jones by Peter Solness
15. 2S/2D microdisk C.J. - James script
16. 2S/2D microdisk ATPS O’seas p’ments +back up disc C.J. - James script
17. CD-ROM of Caroline Portraits 081015 Solness
18. USB of Caroline Jones introductions for a Summer series of Australian Story; Search for meaning episodes 1-6 sold to ABC TV. Duration 270 minutes.

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