Please contact Queensland State Archives:
Postal Address: PO Box 1397, Sunnybank Hills QLD 4109
Phone: (07) 3037 6777
Email: info@archives.qld.gov.au
Website: https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/arts/heritage/archives/contacts
Quote this number to access your records: Queensland State Archives Series ID, 4356
These records are held by Queensland State Archives.
This is a series containing correspondence files of the Health and Home Affairs Department that relate to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Queensland. This series also includes correspondence of the Office of the Chief Protector of Aboriginals and the Office of the Director of Native Affairs, which were part of the Health and Home Affairs Department. The correspondence relates to a variety of matters such as the removal of children, reserves, missions and settlements, children’s homes, removals from country and exemptions, education, housing, applications for adoptions, and files on individuals.
The majority of files in this series are open access and can be viewed by any member of the public. A small number of files are restricted in order to protect personal privacy. For access to open records, or to apply for access to restricted records, please contact Queensland State Archives.
The below document contains a list of items in this series that may be of relevance to members of the Stolen Generations or Care Leavers. The items in this list are arranged by the Mission/Home/Institution or theme that they refer to.
Series 4356 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Correspondence Files: List of items