Archival material featured in publications

Still No Mawson: The original diaries of scientist Frank Stillwell are held in the Fenner Archives and record his perspective of Sir Douglas Mawson's 1911 Australasian Antarctic Expedition (AAE). Edited by Bernadette Hince and with the support of Geoscience Australia and the Geological Society of Australia, the full diaries have been published and reveal what everyday life was like for the team of 15 men. Please contact the Academy if you would like organise a copy of Still No Mawson, The First Fifty Years or A big bold, simple concept.

A big, bold, simple concept: To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the opening of the dome the Academy asked author and historian Alan Roberts to write about it design, construction and history. Alan's extensive research has revealed previously unknown or forgotten information about the dome from numerous archival collections. Features of the dome's architecture from its conception to construction and renovation are all shown, providing insight into a remarkable building and the people who brought it to life. 

The Australian Academy of Science: The First Fifty Years. This third publication was published to commemorate the Academy's 50th anniversary and was built upon Fenner's two earlier volumes. Eminent scientist Frank Fenner spent a great deal of time working in the basement of the Shine Dome searching through the many files of archives stored there to document the Academy's work and impact since 1954.