Series List and Summary Descriptions


01 CSIRO-Reserve Bank of Australia Management Committees

Section 1 - CSIRO-RBA Executives Meetings - Files 1/1-1/3
Section 2 - CNRD Committee-Chief Executives Meetings - Files 1/4-1/5
Section 3 - CSIRO-RBA Project/Committee Meetings (1972-1974) - Files 1/6-1/11
Section 4 - CNRD Committee Meetings (1974-1979) - Files 1/12-1/38

Date Range: 1972 - 1980
Provenance: S. D. Hamann

 

02 Currency Note Research and Development Technical Committees and Conferences

Section 1 - Senior Technical Committee Meetings - File 2/1
Section 2 - Technical Committee Meetings - Files 2/2-2/3
Section 3 - Specialist Technical Committee Meetings - Files 2/4-2/6

Date Range: 1970 - 1980
Provenance: D. H Solomon

 

03 Reports

Section 1 - Reports to the Reserve Bank of Australia - Files 3/1-3/4
Section 2 - CSIRO Organisational and Briefing Reports - Files 3/5-3/8
Section 3 - CNRD Conference Reports - Files 3/9-3/15
Section 4 - CNRD Progress Reports and Reviews - Files 3/16-3/26
Section 5 - Divisional, Technical, Weekly, Note Testing and Miscellaneous Reports - Files 3/27-3/40

Date Range: 1968 - 1988
Provenance: Fishermens Bend

 

04 Patents

Section 1 - CSIRO-CNRD Patents - Series of patent files containing patent specifications and related material. File headings incorporate patent application identification. Files arranged chronologically. - Files 4/1-4/6
Section 2 - CSIRO-CNRD Patents Information - Series of patent files containing patent information and related material. File headings indicate subject area. Files arranged chronologically. - Files 4/7-4/11

Date Range: 1973 - 1986
Provenance: S. D. Hamann

 

05 CSIRO - Reserve Bank of Australia: Collaborators Correspondence

Section 1 - "E" Series" Files - Series of correspondence files, containing correspondence between CSIRO, the RBA and collaborators. File headings incorporate original file labels. Files arranged in original file label order and list significant correspondents. - Files 5/1-5/13
Section 2 - RBA/Collaborator Correspondence - Series of correspondence files. File headings indicate the major correspondent (where possible). Files arranged chronologically and list additional significant correspondents. - Files 5/14-5/20
Section 3 - RBA Miscellaneous - Series of correspondence files relating to CSIRO cooperation with the RBA. File headings incorporate original file number. Files arranged in file number order and list significant correspondents. - Files 5/21-5/32

Date Range: 1968 - 1989
Provenance: Fishermens Bend

 

06 General Correspondence

Section 1 - Subject Correspondence, D. H. Solomon Files - Series of correspondence files drawn from the records of D.H. Solomon. File headings indicate major subject area. Files arranged chronologically and list significant correspondents. - Files 6/1-6/16
Section 2 - Subject Correspondence, S. D. Hamann Files - Series of correspondence files drawn from the records of S.D. Hamann. File headings indicate major subject area. Files arranged chronologically and list significant correspondents. - Files 6/17-6/23
Section 3 - General Chronological Correspondence - Series of miscellaneous correspondence files drawn mainly from the records of D.H. Solomon. File headings incorporate date range and major subject area (where possible). Files arranged chronologically and list significant correspondents. - Files 6/24-6/34

Date Range: 1968 - 1988
Provenance: Fishermens Bend

 

07 Currency Note Research and Development Technical Manuals

"CNRD Project Technical Manual"; "CNRD Note Test Methods"; "CNRD Manual Of Note Test Methods"; "Manual Of CNRD Production Specifications And Test Methods". - Files 7/1-7/6.

Series of CNRD Technical Manual files. Files arranges chronologically.

Date Range: 1979 - 1983
Provenance: Fishermens Bend

 

08 Personal Files, Working Papers and Reference Material

Section 1 - J. B. Ross - Series of files drawn from the records of J.B. Ross, classified by original subject headings (if possible). Subject files contain reports, correspondence, notes, samples, photographs and reprints. Files grouped according to predominant subject and arranged chronologically. General Reference files, Reports and Correspondence: Files 8/1 - 8/76. Note Test Reports and Data: Files 8/77-8/91.
Section 2 - S. D. Hamann - Series of files drawn from the records of S.D. Hamann, classified by original subject headings (if possible). Subject files contain reports, correspondence, notes, samples, photographs and reprints. Files grouped according to predominant subject and arranged chronologically. General Reference, Test Records and Analysis, Reports and Correspondence: Files 8/92-8/131. Samples and photographs files: Files 8/132-8/156.
Section 3 - M. Linton - Series of files drawn from the records of M. Linton, classified by original subject headings (if possible). Subject files contain reports, correspondence, notes, samples, photographs and reprints dealing with moire design and reproduction. Files grouped according to predominant subject and arranged by (approximate) chronology.
General Reference files and Reports: Files 8/157-8/174. Test Records and Analysis: Files 8/175-8/237. Samples: Files 8/238-8/251. OVERSIZE MATERIAL - Series of oversize data and sample files drawn from the records of M. Linton, in oversize boxes, rolls and folders. Listed chronologically. Items 8/OS1-8/OS10.
Section 4 - R. A. Brett - Series of files drawn from the records of R.A. Brett, classified by original subject headings (if possible). Subject files contain equipment technical literature and related notes and correspondence, along with engineering plans/diagrams and samples. Files arranged chronologically. Files 8/252 - 8/272.
Section 5 - J. D. Swift - Series of files drawn from the records of J. D. Swift, classified by original subject headings (if possible). Subject files contain technical literature and reprints, along with samples. Files arranged chronologically. Files 8/273 - 8/274.
Section 6 - J. Evans - Series of files drawn from the records of J. Evans, classified by original subject headings (if possible). Subject files contain technical reports and related notes and correspondence, along with samples. Files arranged chronologically. Files 8/275-8/284.
Section 7 - R. Eibl - Series of files drawn from the records of R. Eibl, classified by original subject headings (if possible). Subject files contain technical reports and related notes and correspondence. Files arranged chronologically. Files 8/285 - 8/286.
Section 8 - D. G. Hawthorne - Series of files drawn from the records of D.G. Hawthorne, classified by original subject headings (if possible). Subject files contain technical reports and related notes and correspondence, along with samples. Files arranged by (approximate) chronology. Files 8/287-8/290.
Section 9 - J. H. Hodgkin - Series of files drawn from the records of J.H. Hodgkin, classified by original subject headings (if possible). Subject files contain reports, notes and correspondence, along with technical literature and samples. Files arranged by (approximate) chronology. Files 8/291-8/300.
Section 10 - G. L. Quint - File drawn from the records of G.L. Quint, classified by original subject heading. File 8/301.
Section 11 - R. A. Lee - Series of files drawn from the records of R.A. Lee, classified by original subject headings (if possible). Subject files contain reports, notes and correspondence on diffraction grating theory and design. Files arranged chronologically. Files 8/302-8/304 and records retained by R.A. Lee
Section 12 - T. H. Spurling - Series of files drawn from the records of T.H. Spurling, classified by original subject headings (if possible). Subject files contain reports and data on psycho-physical aspects of the project, along with technical literature, administrative reports and correspondence, and photos. Files arranged chronologically. Files 8/305-8/317.
Section 13 - B. C. Loft - Series of files drawn from the records of B.C. Loft, classified by original subject headings (if possible). Subject files contain administrative reports and correspondence, technical literature and related notes, along with samples. Files arranged chronologically. Files 8/318-8/322.
Section 14 - W. H. F. Sasse - Records retained by W. H. F. Sasse.
Section 15 - A. W. Mau - Records retained by A.W. Mau.
Section 16 - J. Loder - Records retained by J. Loder.

Series 8 contains personal files divided into sections according to creator. File headings indicate major subject area. File descriptions may also list significant aspects of their contents, such as reports, samples, plans, experimental records and/or data.

Date Range: 1968 - 1988
Provenance: M. Linton

 

09 Laboratory Notebooks and Work Diaries

Section 1 - Laboratory Notebooks - Series of notebooks and equipment order book files. Files arranged by author (if known), and chronology. - Files 9/1-9/33
Section 2 - Work Diaries - Series of work diary files drawn from the records of J.B. Ross. Files arranged chronologically. - Files 9/34-9/37

Date Range: 1973 - 1984
Provenance: Fishermens Bend

 

10 Test and Experimental Records

Section 1 - Foils and Gratings - Series of test records and samples files, containing foil and grating samples with some connecting literature. File headings incorporate original label and file number (where possible). Files arranged chronologically. - Files 10/1-10/45
Section 2 - Printing Trials - Files 10/46
Section 3 - Note Test Records, Data and Samples - Series of note test files, containing tested banknotes, some connecting literature and raw data. File headings incorporate original labels (where possible). Files arranged chronologically. - Files 10/47-10/56. OVERSIZE MATERIALS - Series of note test files, in original oversize folders. Contains tested banknotes and data summaries. File headings incorporate original labels (where possible). Files arranged chronologically. - Items 10/OS1-10/OS12

Date Range: 1975 - 1979
Provenance: Fishermens Bend

 

11 Presentations and Displays

Section 1 - Presentations to Various Audiences - File 11/1. OVERSIZE MATERIALS - Series of display materials and presentation files, presented to various audiences, including the RBA. Contains cardboard display items and original oversize folders. Arranged chronologically (where possible). Cardboard Display Items: Made up by the Drawing Office for a variety of display purposes. Sizes vary from approximately 8 cm by 30 cm to 80 cm by 150 cm. Date range 1975-1982, from CNRD Cabinet No. 7. Items 11/OS1-11/OS90. Three Framed Displays: Sizes approximately 55 cm by 65 cm. No dates, c. late-1970s. Items 11/OS91-11/OS94. Cardboard Display Items: Made up by the Drawing Office for a variety of display purposes. Sizes vary from approximately from 20 cm by 50 cm to 50 cm by 70 cm. Date range 1975-1982, from CNRD Project Archives folio. Items 11/OS95-11/OS127. Oversize Folders: Items 11/OS128-11/OS133.
Section 2 - Four Nation Group Papers - Series of files drawn from the records of the Four Nation Group, containing reports, notes and correspondence. Files arranged chronologically. - Files 11/2-11/5. OVERSIZE MATERIALS - Series of display and presentation files, in original oversize folders. Files arranged chronologically (where possible). - Items 11/OS134-11/OS135.
Section 3 - Forward Planning Group Papers - Series of files drawn from the Forward Planning Group records, containing related reports, notes and correspondence. Files arranged chronologically. - Files 11/6-11/9

Date Range: 1974 - 1989
Provenance: Drawing Office

 

12 Plans and Diagrams

Section 1 - Microfilm Plans and Diagrams - Files 12/1-12/7
Section 2 - Original Plan and Diagrams - Files 12/8, Items 12/OS1-12/OS2

Date Range: 1972 - 1984
Provenance: Drawing Office

 

13 Photographs

Section 1 - Photographs - Series of photograph files. File headings indicate subject area. Files arranges chronologically. - Files 13/1-13/7
Section 2 - Slides - Item 13/OS1

Date Range: 1975 - 1980
Provenance: Fishermens Bend

 

14 Samples

Section 1 - Banknote Mock-Ups and Experimental Banknote Samples - Series of banknote sample files containing printed and cut banknote mock-ups and experimental banknotes utilizing assorted laminates. Various coating, embossing, hot-stamping and OVD combinations. File headings indicate contents. Files arranged chronologically (where possible). - Files 14/1-14/22. Wear Tested Banknote Samples: 14/23 - 14/39.
Section 2 - Foils and Diffraction Grating Samples - Series of diffraction grating and foil sample files containing grating masters and reproductions. Various designs and carriers. Samples in isolation in most cases. File headings indicate contents. Files arranged chronologically (where possible). - Files 14/40-14/98. OVERSIZE MATERIALS - Gerber Plot Gratings (and Moires), on plastic sheets: Grating rulings plotted at Footscray Ammunition Factory, to be sent to WRE and photo-reduced. Sizes vary from approximately 60 cm by 60 cm to 90 cm by 150 cm. Items 14/OS1 - 14/OS10. Foild and Gratings: Items 14/OS11 - 14/OS18.
Section 3 - Moire Samples - Series of moire sample files containing various moire designs and carriers. Samples in isolation in most cases. File headings indicate contents. Files arranged chronologically where possible. - Files 14/99-14/139.
OVERSIZE MATERIALS - Moires: Items 14/OS19-14/OS33.
Section 4 - Laminate and Film Samples - Series of laminate and film sample files containing printed/non-printed samples. Samples typically without OVDs, cut/uncut, with various coating and embossing procedures. File headings indicate contents. Files arranged chronologically (where possible). - Files 14/140-14/173. OVERSIZE MATERIALS - Films and Laminates: Items 14/OS34-14/OS50.
Section 5 - Miscellaneous and Mixed Samples - - Series of miscellaneous laminate, banknote and OVD combination sample files. Includes non-grating and non-moire OVD samples. File headings indicate contents. Files arranged chronologically (where possible). - Files 14/174-14/183. Non-Grating/Moire OVD samples: Files 14/184-14/188. OVERSIZE MATERIALS - Miscellaneous Samples: 14/OS51.

Series 14 contains samples only files, without connecting literature.

Date Range: 1972 - 1984
Provenance: Fishermens Bend

 

15 Laboratory Artifacts

Printing plates, diagrams, machinery and equipment, chemicals, turbula drums, templates and note test materials. - Files 15/1-15/3, Items 15/OS1-15/OS15.

Series of Laboratory artifact and miscellaneous equipment files. Arranged by (approximate) chronology.

Date Range: 1972 - 1981
Provenance: Fishermens Bend

 


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