Publications

John Curtin: Guide to Archives of Australia’s Prime Ministers
This guide describes records on John and Elsie Curtin held by the National Archives, the John Curtin Prime Ministerial Library and other institutions in Australia and overseas.

Cartoon PD in a Package is designed to develop confidence and proficiency in teachers and students in interpreting cartoons. The package is freely downloadable as a series of .pdf files from this site.

'Friendship is a sheltering tree': John Curtin's letters 1907 to 1945
A sensitive presentation of John Curtin's most intimate letters by David Black, well known political commentator and author.

John Curtin's legacy: A series of public lectures from the John Curtin Prime Ministerial Library
This book features the speeches delivered during three years of public programs at the JCPML as well as selected editorial writings of John Curtin himself.

John Curtin and international relations during World War II
A brilliant resource targeted at history teachers and students in secondary school.

John Curtin and international relations during World War II: A multi-media package
Includes a video, CD-ROM and activities designed for classroom use - links to the educational resource John Curtin and International Relations during World War II.

In his own words: John Curtin's speeches and writings
John Curtin's speeches and writings edited and narrated by eminent academic David Black.

For Australia and Labor: Prime Minister John Curtin
A glimpse into the life and times of John Curtin by distinguished historian, author and Curtin biographer, Geoffrey Serle.

The Prime Minister and the press: A study in intimacy
A paper based on the speech given by Michelle Grattan at the opening of the JCPML major exhibition John Curtin: A man of peace, A time of war on April 20, 1998. Copies of Ms Grattan's paper may be downloaded from this website or are available free of charge in hard copy by contacting the JCPML. Please provide a stamped, self addressed, A4 envelope with your request.

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