Correspondence from Dorothy Hill to Doris Hills about memoirs for the Australian Academy of Science and the Royal Society of London.

Curricula vitarum and other assorted notes and correspondence giving biographical information on ESH. Includes: typed curriculum vitae c.1942; typed curriculum vitae c.1958; typed curriculum vitae with handwritten annotations c.1978; copy of University of Melbourne Staff News, November - December 1985, with article, 'Honour for Professor Hills'; typescript copy of ESH's entry with the International Biographical Centre; copy of letter from Richard Reyment to Bruce Cozens relating to the proposed 'E.S. Hills volume'; handwritten lists giving details of ESH's overseas trips between 1929 and 1980; handwritten summary of ESH's educational background; copy of ESH's entry in The International Who's Who; copies of itinerary for ESH and CDH's trip to USA, particularly Lubbock, Texas, in 1974; heavily annotated typescript of autobiographical article, 'How "Dacitology" led to Ring Complexes being recognised in Victoria, Queensland and Nigeria, and inferred in N.S.Wales'; letter from R. Lakey relating to inaugural meeting of the Victorian Branch of IAH. Also includes a photocopy of 'A small collection of informal essays and reminiscences prepared by friends and colleagues and intended for presentation to Professor E.S. Hills on what would have been the eightieth anniversary of his birthday - 31 August, 1986', with contributions by C.R. Twidale, E.S. O'Driscoll, E.J. Heidecker, Susan Turner, John Long and a number of former students.

Assorted biographical material including: copy of IAG Newsletter, no. 7, December 1981, containing a report on the symposium held at the University of Melbourne to honour ESH; reprint and photocopy of article by C.M. Tattam, 'Professor E.S. Hills retires', from University of Melbourne Gazette, October 1972, annotated with corrections by ESH; photocopy of page from University High School Record, Christmas 1924, on which ESH is listed as editor of The Record, and 'Champion of School' in sport.

Mainly inward correspondence, advertising material and order forms from biographical directories including, or seeking to include, ESH. Also includes: some outward correspondence, especially copies of completed questionnaires; handwritten list of biographical sources for ESH. Directories include: The Blue Book; Who's Who in America; Dictionary of International Biography; The Writer's Directory; Who's Who in Europe; The International Authors and Writers Who's Who; Notable Australians; International Scholars Directory; Debrett; Contemporary Authors; Who's Who in the World; The National Register of Prominent Americans and International Notables.

Photocopies of documents giving biographical information on ESH collected by Bob McLaughlin. Includes: minutes of Melbourne University Professorial Board meeting, 15 February 1972, at which a draft minute of appreciation to ESH was discussed, as well as a copy of the draft; minutes of Melbourne University Council meeting together with Vice-Chancellor's Report, recording appreciation of ESH's service to the University; entries from Notable Australians, Who's Who in Australia 1980, Who's Who in Education; article by C.M. Tattam, 'Professor E.S. Hills retires', from University of Melbourne Gazette, October 1972.

Photocopy of a detailed list of ESH's publications from 1923 to 1981.

Cassette tape recording of the 'Commemoration of the Life and Work of the Late Professor Emeritus E.S. Hills' held at the University of Melbourne, 11 July 1986. Also includes a photocopy of the speech given by J.S. Turner at the service.

Letter from Hazel De Berg enclosing copy of authorisation form in relation to the deposit of ESH's recording with the National Library.

Typed transcript of ESH's interview with Hazel De Berg made on 18 July 1973 for the oral history collection of the National Library of Australia. Includes note from Catherine Santamaria, Manuscript Librarian, forwarding the corrected transcript.

Original handwritten copy of Intermediate Prize Essay, impromptu, entitled 'Henry VIII'.

Bound copy of the University High School Record, inscribed: 'Presented to Edwin Hills, Editor of the "Record" 1923'.

Bound copy of the University High School Record, inscribed: 'Presented to Edwin S. Hills by Lady Forster, Speech Night 1924. Editor 1923-1924 1924-1925'.

Material relating to the 1851 Exhibition Science Research Scholars: reprint from The Times, 5 March 1930, 'The True Albert Memorial'; copy of printed list of 1851 Exhibition Science Research Scholars (including ESH) attending a 'Commemoration Dinner' on 28 September 1931, in London; copy of Record of the Science Research Scholars of the Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851, 1891-1960, London, 1961.

Documents and correspondence relating to ESH's study at the Imperial College of Science and Technology, and his later election to Fellowship of the College. Includes: letter informing ESH of the award of the Diploma of Membership of the Imperial College (DIC); official document informing ESH of the conferment of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Geology); correspondence with the Rector, Patrick Linstead, and the Secretary, M.J. Davies, of Imperial College relating to ESH's election to Fellowship of the College, and the proposed presentation of his scroll on Commemoration Day, 1966; programme of Imperial College's Commemoration Day, 24 October 1968 (ESH was unable to attend in 1966); copy of typed 'Directions for Commemoration, Royal Albert Hall'; transcript released to press of address by Sir Denning Pearson at Commemoration Day, 1968; transcript released to press of address by the Rector of Imperial College, Lord Penney, at Commemoration Day, 1968; copy of speech presenting ESH for receipt of his scroll of Fellowship at Commemoration Day, 1968; black and white photograph of ESH receiving scroll.

Material relating to the conferral of the degree of Doctor of Science honoris causa on ESH by the University of Durham on 2 July 1960. Includes: copy of degree in cardboard folder; copy of 'Order of Service on Congregation Day at Newcastle in St. Thomas' Church'; copy of 'Speeches delivered by public orator when presenting candidates for honorary degrees', including ESH.

Correspondence and documents relating to ESH's war service. Includes: certificate from the Victorian State Emergency Council accrediting ESH with a study of Air Raid Precautions; photocopies of correspondence between Melbourne University Vice-Chancellor, J.D.G. Medley, and the Department of the Army relating to ESH's work on a model map of northern Australia, and his consequent release to continue this work with the Army; certificate from Governor-General appointing ESH as Captain in the Citizen Military Forces; ESH's soldier's pay book; copy of movement order in connection with ESH's trip from Wyndham to Katherine; Australian Military Forces 'Certificate of Release from War Service'; Australian Military Forces 'Certificate of Service of an Officer' detailing ESH's service between 1 February 1943 and 18 June 1943; newspaper clipping from the Age, 21 February 1985, 'Japan's secret war mission planned transportation, 20th Century-style'; newspaper clipping from the Weekend Australian, 26-7 October 1985, 'Norforce: more than just a bunch of Rambos'.

Notebook containing field notes and sketches, lists, names and addresses, mainly relating to ESH's trip to Northern Australia for the Army.

Mainly inward correspondence congratulating ESH on being awarded the Geological Society of London's Bigsby Medal in 1951. Includes: telegram and letter from David Williams, Secretary of the Society, informing ESH of the award; copy of proposed remarks by the President on the presenting of the medal; copies of Abstracts of the Proceedings of the Geological Society of London no. 1470, January 1951, and no. 1475, June 1951, which include the announcement of the award and a report of the medal presentation, made to C.E. Tilley on ESH's behalf. Other correspondents include: O.m.B. Bulman; C. Stubblefield; P.G.H. Boswell; Lily Newton; Ernest W. Skeats; Stanley Westoll; C.E. Tilley; Arthur Alderman; Rex T. Prider; Herbert J. Prentice; A.W. Beasley; K.E. Bullen.

Certificate accompanying Coronation Medal forwarded to ESH in commemoration of the corotation of Queen Elizabeth II.

Material relating to ESH's investiture as a Commander of the Civil Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE), an honour bestowed by the Queen on 12 June 1971. Includes: letter and information from Debrett relating to ESH's inclusion in the next edition; letters from the Governor of Victoria's Private Secretary, W.H.A. Becke, giving date and details of investiture; copy of official Citation presented to ESH; copy of Statutes of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire; letter relating to subscriptions to the Chapel of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.

Inward correspondence congratulating ESH on being awarded a CBE. Many are signed illegibly or with first name only, other correspondents include: W.H. Connolly; Peter Brett; Howard Worner; Kenneth Myer; Frank and Joan Beavi; Henry Bolte; Hugh Brain; Norman Harper; Robert Blackwood; P.G. Law; David Myers; John Adam; Neill Greenwood; David Caro; Ding Dyason; James Stubblefield; Alan Walsh; Betty and Ray Marginson; Maurice Mawby; T.M. Ramsay; Robert Menzies; J.L. Johnson; Norman Jones; L.M. Perrott; P.P. Jackson; T.B. Swanson; National Museum of Victoria Council; D.A. Brown; John McNally; John Sutton; Lord Penney; J.A.L. Matheson; I.W. Morley; John Turner; J.R. Price; Ian Wark; Edmund Gill; Desmond O'Driscoll; M.J. Davies; Gilbert Wilson; Walter Ives; Alan Butement; Joe Burke; Robert H. Simpson; George Loughlin; G. Baker; William McMahon; Fred Williams; Royal Children's Hospital; Senator James Webster; C.L. Hewitt; Don Hibberd; Sam Dimmick; Ray Martin; Alan Hulme; David Martin; Zelman Cowen; Ian F. Beaurepaire; Frank Canavan; John LaNauze; David Derham; D.H. Merry; Gus Nossal; G.R. Davis; Maurice Belz. Also includes: menu from Semiramis Hotel, 9 December 1953, with signatures of those present on back; copy of unsigned letter relating to University of Melbourne business, particularly the filling of the Geology Chair in December 1968.

Material relating to fossil fishes named in honour of ESH. Includes: description of Leighiscus hillsi by R.T. Wade in a typescript 'Note on a Triassic fish fossil from Leigh Creek, S. Australia'; black and white photograph of Leighiscus hillsi, with some features inked in; note from R.T. Wade enclosing sketch of a similar fossil; correspondence from Gavin Young relating to Sherbonaspis hillsi; photocopies of paper by Young and J.D. Gorter describing Sherbonaspis hillsi; handwritten list of fossils named after ESH including the above but also Notopetahichthys hillsi (Woodward) and Hillsaspis (Stensio), the latter being a redundant modification to one of ESH's own determinations.

Mostly inward correspondence on a variety of topics. Includes: correspondence from Griffith Taylor; official letter of introduction from the Acting Prime Minister, F.M. Forde, for ESH's UK trip in 1946; official letter of introduction from the Prime Minister, R.G. Menzies, for ESH's overseas trips on Unesco business from 1957; thank-you note from Henry Bolte; personal letters from Pattie and Robert Menzies; correspondence from J.G. Gorton relating to ESH's appointment to Australian Research Grants Committee; letter from Malcolm Fraser thanking ESH for his work on the Australian Research Grants Committee; letter from J.A.L. Matheson; letter from Cyril Clemens informing ESH of his election as a Knight of Mark Twain, together with photocopy of a letter from Winston Churchill to Clemens; letter from Lewis Cotlow of the Explorers Club inviting ESH to apply for membership.

Photocopies of inward and outward correspondence, addressed to ESH but answered by Bob McLaughlin (University of Melbourne) after his death. Correspondents include: Owen L. White; Zhu Zhaoyu and Liu Tung-sheng.

Various newspaper clippings, most undated and unlabelled, many with portrait photographs, relating to significant events in ESH's career, including: winning the 1851 Exhibition Scholarship; winning the Surrey Walking Club's bronze medal on London to Brighton walk; award of the David Syme Prize for Research; appointment as Associate Professor of Geology at Melbourne University; appointment as Professor of Geology at Melbourne University; award of Bigsby Medal by Geological Society of London; involvement in Unesco Advisory Committee on Arid Zone Research; appointment as trustee of National Museum of Victoria; appointment as Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Melbourne University. Also includes other clippings: photograph of ESH and CDH in a group, headed 'Garden Party at University', the Age, 8 November 1948; photograph of ESH and the Duke of Edinburgh arriving at Antarctic Symposium, Age, 4 December 1956, pasted on annotated sheet with an excerpt from the Herald, 3 December 1956. Also includes newspaper contributions by ESH: letter to the Age headed 'The Examination Policy at Our Universities; article from Farrago, 4 July 1969, 'University and Industry'.

Mainly material relating to ESH's association with the University of Melbourne. Includes: copy of the programme for the University's 73rd Annual Commencement, 21 April 1928, ESH is included as BSc graduate and winner of several prizes; copy of University of Melbourne Gazette, 1 October 1963; reprints from University of Melbourne Gazette, October 1972, of an article by C.M. Tattam, 'Professor E.S. Hills retires'; two copies of same article annotated with corrections and additions by ESH; copy of the University's Staff News, November/December 1985, including notice 'Honour for Professor Hills'; letters from J.D. Butchart and J.M. Swan informing ESH of his appointment as a Fellow of the Faculty of Science, Monash University. Also includes a copy of the programme for an 'At Home' presented by the students of Melbourne University, 19 March 1898.

Photocopy of ESH's application for the Chair in Geology, submitted in March 1944. Consists of a detailed curriculum vitae.

Mainly inward correspondence from the University Registrar informing ESH of Council's decision to appoint him to university positions including, Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor, Professor, Professor Emeritus and Honorary Professor. Also includes: copy of 'Conditions of Appointment to the Chair of Geology and Mineralogy and information with regard to the work'; copies of testimonials from P.G.H. Boswell, Sir Douglas Mawson, E.W. Skeats, L. Keith Ward and W.W. Watts submitted by ESH with his application for the Chair; correspondence with the solicitors Oswald Burt & Co. relating to his work as consultant for George Wimpey & Co. Ltd; reprint of article 'Professor E.S. Hills retires' from University of Melbourne Gazette, October 1972; letter from Frank Strahan concerning ESH's contribution to the University Archives.

Inward and outward correspondence relating to ESH's appointment as Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Melbourne University, the consequent establishment for him of a Research Chair in Geology, and his eventual retirement. Includes: copy of University Council Minutes relating to the establishment of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor position; newspaper clipping from the Herald, 9 April 1962, 'Doing dishes gave him time to think'; copy of memo from G.W. Paton, Vice-Chancellor, explaining the appointment and duties of ESH as Deputy Vice-Chancellor; copy of University of Melbourne Gazette, 6 July 1962, in which the Vice-Chancellor announces the appointment of ESH; annotated typescript of brief career summary of ESH; copy of confidential paper by David P. Derham, Vice-Chancellor, 'Rough Notes of Thoughts About Senior Executive and Administrative Responsibilities'; Correspondents include: A.J.G. Williams; Arthur Dean; G.W. Paton; F.H. Johnston; F.J. Willett; David P. Derham; A.T.J. Bell.

Bound copy of the Minute of Appreciation passed by the Professorial Board, University of Melbourne, upon ESH's retirement in 1971. Includes note forwarding the minute from S.H. Sheffield, Academic Secretary.

Reports on overseas leave submitted by ESH for the periods 1 April to 2 October 1960, and 19 January 1968 to 19 January 1969. These summarise ESH's travels over the period and give an account of the institutions visited and the issues discussed. The latter includes ESH's comments and observations on the student riots in Paris and the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia. Also includes a copy of ESH's 'Report on Science Conferences, London' from 1946, which describes the Royal Society Conference and the British Commonwealth Official Conference of that year.

Inward and outward correspondence relating to ESH's contributions to the Samuel Gillott University Provident Fund, and the pension payments provided by the fund after his retirement. Includes: letter from R.P. Barrett & Son, solicitors, on behalf of CDH inquiring about the widow's benefit; photocopies of some important correspondence; bound copy of Samuel Gillott University Provident Fund, Proposed New Schedule - 1971. Correspondents include: Sir John Allison; F.E. Bedbrook; N.F. Devlin; David P. Derham; B.H. Drury.

Inward and outward correspondence relating to ESH's investment plans, in particular the commutation of his pension with the Samuel Gillott University Provident Fund. Consists mainly of detailed reports and advice from ESH's investment consultant, Bruce McA. Foster. Also includes correspondence with B.H. Drury, Secretary of the Fund.

Assorted pictures of Melbourne University, varying greatly in date, source and format. Includes: three small black and white photographs; two Christmas cards from Sir George and Lady Paton, one with photograph of Wilder Penfield delivering the Halford Oration; postcards, printed photographs and sketches; cover illustrations from Appointments Board Annual Report 1969 and conferring ceremony programme; tear-sheet with picture of University Senate reprinted from Australasian Sketcher.

Pamphlet 'University of Melbourne, Official Opening & Inspection of the New School of Geology, October 11th, 1928'; list of Academic and Research Staff 1982; list of home addresses.

Humorous poem entitled 'The Staff of the Geology School, University of Melbourne, As I See Them - with apologies, by J.S.M.'. Inscription reads: 'Inspired by the celebration of the semi-centenary of the Prof., 31/8/56'.

Inward correspondence and other material relating to a dinner held on 25 March 1972 by former senior geology students of Melbourne University to honour ESH upon his retirement. Includes: address cards; note from the organiser John McAndrew inviting ESH and CDH to the dinner; copy of printed programme, menu, and list of 'Participants in Dinner and Presentation'; typed 'List of people who attended the dinner in honour of Professor Hills'; note from McAndrew forwarding excess amount collected for presentation. Correspondents sending apologies to either McAndrew or ESH include: Ray Barnes; R.J. Oldfield; Hazel Ferguson-Wood; Evelyn Moore; Ade Monsbourgh; Simon Pels.

Certificate dated 23/4/1948 informing ESH of his election as a Life Member of the Melbourne University Union. Also includes printed Prospectus and Details of Membership of the Graduate Union.

Letter inviting ESH to become a continuing member of University House, University of Melbourne.

Correspondence relating to ESH's association with the Royal Society of Victoria. Includes: notice informing ESH of his election as a Member of the Society in 1938; inward and outward correspondence with R.R. Garran, Executive Officer, concerning ESH's election to Life Membership in 1970; letter from A.H. Uhl, Acting Executive Officer, concerning ESH's resignation as a trustee.

Correspondence relating to ESH's association with the Geological Society of London. Includes: telegram and letter from L. Hawkes, Honorary Secretary, informing ESH that he had been awarded the Wollaston Fund Award in 1942; letter to the Foreign Secretary, O.m.B. Bulman, upon election to Foreign Honorary Membership; inward and outward correspondence with Foreign Secretaries, F.W. Dunning and J.B. Dawson.

Mainly documents relating to the formation of the Australian Academy of Science. Includes: reprinted copies of The Petition for the Grant of a Royal Charter, December 1953 and The Charter, Presented By Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, In Person, At Canberra, On the Sixteenth Day of February, 1954 of the Australian Academy of Science; inward correspondence from Douglas Mawson concerning nominations to the Academy; copy of memorandum from the President of the Australian Academy of Science, 'Relationship of the Academy to the Royal Society'; black and white photograph, group portrait of members of the Academy c.1950s.

Inward and outward correspondence, circulars, memoranda, and minutes from or concerning the Australian Academy of Science. Includes: copies of Biology In Action, nos 12 and 13; Australian Academy of Science, Publications in Print; typewritten notes titled 'Provenance of Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science, By State and Major Professional Association' (as well as handwritten lists of names apparently used in the production of these notes). Correspondents include: Socialist Party of Australia, about Dr Andrei Sakharov; Lloyd Evans; Bill Compston; J. Deeble; Dick Stanton; A.J. Birch; Bede Morris; Garth Paltridge; Peter W. Sheehan; H.A.W. Southon; John Philip; R.J. Banko.

Material relating to the visit of a delegation from the Australian Academy of Science to China in 1964, and the reciprocal visit of a delegation from the Academia Sinica to Australia in 1965. Includes: printed typescript copy of 'Transcript of rough diary of a visit to the Peoples' Republic of China' by M.L. Oliphant; National Geographic map of Asia; letter from Chang Wen-you; correspondence with D.F. Waterhouse and W.S. Bowd concerning itinerary of Chinese delegation; copies of draft itineraries and brief biographies; list of 'Mineral specimens presented by the Australian Academy of Science'; list of suggested places of interest; instructions for transport; copy of formal itinerary with Victorian section heavily annotated by ESH; photocopy of detailed itinerary of Victorian section of visit, co-ordinated by ESH; copy of report by V.M. Trikojus, 'Visit of Delegation of Chinese Scientists - Excursion on Sunday, May 2nd, 1965'; three black and white photographs of the delegation's visit to the Australian Academy of Science, all including ESH; lift-out from the Herald, 19 April 1967, on 'China and its neighbours'; copy of booklet published by Australian Academy of Science, Scientific Exchanges with China, 1980 - 84; letter from Mark Oliphant discussing the above booklet and Australian Academy of Science affairs generally.

Mainly inward correspondence from D.C. Martin, Assistant Secretary, relating to ESH's Fellowship of the Royal Society. Includes: typescript copy of official notification of ESH's election to the Fellowship of the Royal Society, dated 18 March 1954; copy of 'Notes for Newly Elected Fellows'; copy of 'Notes on the preparation of papers to be communicated to the Royal Society'; blank copy of 'Personal Records' form; certificates acknowledging ESH's donation of copies of Outlines of Structural Geology and Physiography of Victoria to the Royal Society Library; typescript list of 'Fellows Elected 1954'; published list of 'The Royal Society Elections' for 1953 and 1954; circulars concerning provision of Royal Society publications and separates.

Letter from Keith W. Thomson, Honorary Secretary/Treasurer, inviting ESH to accept election as the first honorary member of the Institute of Australian Geographers. Also includes ESH's letter of acceptance.

Material relating to ESH's association with the Geological Society of Australia. Includes: inward and outward correspondence with A.F. Trendall, President, relating to ESH's election as an Honorary Member in 1969; photocopy of a draft paper by Emile Rod, 'Inconsistencies in 1971 Tectonic Map, Geological Society of Australia', together with photocopies of correspondence between Rod and J.E. Glover, Honorary Editor of Journal of the Geological Society of Australia; inward and outward correspondence with J.F. Lovering, President, relating to ESH being awarded the inaugural W.R. Browne Medal in 1979; information about the Fourth Australian Geological Convention; copy of University of Melbourne Staff News, March 1980, with notice headed 'Professor Hills Awarded Geology Medal'.

Inward correspondence relating to ESH's appointment to, and retirement from, the National Museum of Victoria Council, as well as his appointment as an Honorary Associate in Palaeontology. Correspondents include: J.V. Dillon; R.J. Hamer; Thomas A. Darragh; Brian J. Smith; B.R. Wilson.

Mainly copies of correspondence and notes forwarded to ESH by K.E. Creech, Secretary to the Committee, relating to the ARGC-funded research project headed by J.R.M. Radok at Flinders University. Also includes letter asking whether ESH is prepared to be included on the Australian Research Grants Scheme list of assessors.

Mostly material relating to a seminar of the Victorian Quaternary Group held on 13 November 1981 on the theme, 'Studies in Geomorphology and Quaternary Geology in Victoria and the work of Edwin S. Hills'. Includes: list of participants; report on the seminar by the convener, Bernie Joyce; programme of seminar; abstract of paper by Phil Macumber, 'E.S. Hills - His involvement in aridity and hydrology'; draft paper by C.D. Ollier, 'Morphotectonics'; handwritten abstract of paper by J.J. Jenkin, 'Fifty years of Victorian physiography - the Hills era'; summary of paper by J.A. Long, 'New finds of Devonian fishes in Victoria'; outline of paper by E.B. Joyce, 'The development of volcanology as a science and its relevance to the understanding of the Newer Volcanic province of Southeast Australia'. Also includes correspondence with J.M. Bowler relating to ESH's contribution to the National Committee for Quaternary Research and the forthcoming CLIMANZ meeting.

Inward and outward correspondence relating to the proposed sale of items from ESH's personal library. Also includes some lists of items for sale. Correspondents include: LaTrobe University; James Cook University; Flinders University; D.A. Brown; V.A. Gostin; Bruce E. Hobbs; Monash University; Museum of Victoria; Jim Warren; Y.S. Chan; Ken Campbell.

Purchase order, remittance advice, and payment advice slips from University of Melbourne, LaTrobe University, Australian National University, Flinders University, Monash University, University of Adelaide, Ministry for the Arts.

Correspondence with Swets & Zeitlinger N.V. and Alexander Key and Son, about a shipment of items from ESH's personal library. Also handwritten and typed lists of second-hand book dealers in Europe.

Handwritten and typed lists of items in ESH's personal library, with titles such as: Geological Works, Australiana, Books from Mainland China, Works on Egypt, Russian Works, Journals.

Handwritten catalogue of items on vertebrate palaeontology, including Chinese books and pamphlets, in ESH's personal library. Collection sold to Museum of Victoria in 1984 (see 1/51).

Typed and handwritten list titled 'Professor Hills' Maps', some annotations and prices included. Also a list of 'New Maps Recently Added to the Map Room', School of Geology, includes those added 'From Professor Hills' Collection'.

Handwritten notes on scrap paper listing runs of serials, collections of papers, booksellers etc.

Inwards and outwards correspondence with the Bureau of Mineral Resources, Geology and Geophysics and Australian Archives concerning the storage of the relief model of Australia, including Australian Archives' registration sheet for the model. Also includes a copy of an article from the Sun, 19 July 1955, about the relief model.

Inwards and outwards correspondence with Department of Crown Lands and Survey, seeking assistance with the production of photographs of the relief map. Also includes: one slide of the entire relief model; two photographs of sections of the relief model; and one photograph of a contour map presumably made using the relief model.

Inwards and outwards correspondence with Australian Archives concerning the depositing of ESH's personal papers relating to the relief map of Australia, including copies of accession and registration sheets. Also includes copies of material forwarded separately to Australian Archives, with correspondence and documentation, consisting of: three black and white photographs of the visit by the Duke of Gloucester to inspect a portion of the model in December 1945 (2 or 3 copies of each photo); four black and white photographs of ESH with the completed relief map c.1956-7, one includes D.B. Asthana (2 copies); six black and white photographs of the relief map of Timor (with negatives); letter from B.P. Lambert about contour mapping; 'Photography Permits' issued to ESH in 1943; map showing the route of ESH's 1943 trip to northern and Central Australia; consignment list of photographs relating to Central Australia, numbered 1 to 277 (see 18/30 - 18/35).

Correspondence, publications, handwritten notes, plans and references, including file cover with notes concerning ESH's 80th birthday 'Reflections'. Newspaper cuttings and publications include: University of Melbourne, Geological Department, Tables For Blowpipe Work; Michael King, The Geology of Purbeck; reprint of published letter from ESH to Geological Magazine, vol. 83, 1946; the Australian Geologist, no. 55, July 1985. Correspondents include: Geological Society of Australia; Royal Society of London; James Stubblefield; E.S.Tim O'Driscoll; Emily (letter addressed to both Edwin and Doris); R.P. Barrett & Son, Barristers and Solicitors, (including one letter addressed to CDH, concerning her 'late husband'). Also includes some circulars and notices.

Page of handwritten notes, probably a list of research ideas to be followed up, particularly field work. Also includes copy of a geological map of central Victoria, labelled as Figure 1 in an unnamed text.

Obituaries of various scientists and academics collected from sources such as University of Melbourne Staff News, Australian Academy of Science Newsletter, Royal Society News, GEOlogIC etc. Also includes: handwritten list of friends and associates of ESH who died between 1984 and 1986; reprint of biographical memoir of ESH by Dorothy Hill, Historical Records of Australian Science, vol. 7, no. 1, December 1987; greeting card 'From the participants at the Symposium on the Evolution and Biogeography of Early Vertebrates'; clipping from the Herald, 19 January 1985, 'Rise and sad fall of Sir Mark'; clipping from the Age, 20 May 1982, 'Keep first-class universities: vice-chancellor'; clipping from the Herald, 9 May 1983, 'Why some experts still call Australia home'; biographical memoir of Ramsay Heatley Traquair, reprinted from Science, n.s. vol. 37, no. 953, April 1913; reprints from Geological Magazine under the heading 'Eminent living geologists', biographies of Henry Farfield Osborn, vol. 4, May 1917, and Arthur Smith Woodward, vol. 2, January 1915. Subjects of obituaries include: William Prest; George Paton; David Derham; Macfarlane Burnet; Morris Sugden; Leslie Martin; Michael White; Harrie Massey; Janet Watson.