The Melbourne Beefsteak Club, Australia’s oldest food society, was founded in May 1886. Members were from business, professional and academic circles. The Club had some arcane rituals, with Masters and Writers of the Records. This letter from The Recorder is addressed to Brother Boyd and includes a list of 26 members and lists of past Writers of the Records and Masters from 1964-1966, and list of Writers of the Records and Masters for the next two years 1967-1968. These roles change each month. Boyd was scheduled to be Writer in March 1968.Letter plus two pages with list of members and Writers of the Records and Masters.

A reply to Boyd's letter acknowledging receipt of his letter of resignation from the Melbourne Beefsteak Club.

This is an invitation to the Eight Hundredth Dinner of The Melbourne Beefsteak Club at University House, University of Melbourne on Friday 29 September 1967. The Worthy Master is Sir Clive Fitts. The invitation lists the courses and wine served, and the list of invited guests.

The Melbourne Club Rules in 1960, instituted 1839.Forteen pages plus cover.

This document contains extracts from some reviews of "The Australian Ugliness" by Australian newspapers.

This letter, from John Worrall, Producer of University of the Air, expresses his wish to stick to the original suggestion of a series on Australian design and not expanding it to world architecture. Suggested recording dates are from November 1964.Two pages.The author adds a comment at the end of the letter.

This letter from Ise Gropius, wife of Walter Gropius, contains news and a translation of an article by Walter Gropius for the Exhibition for Unknown Architects arranged by Arbeitstrat für Kunst in Berlin 1919 (D431.2).Small page with letterhead address, typed on both sides, and signed in ink pen by Ise Gropius, wife of Walter Gropius.

The opening address of Thomas Rowe, President of the Institute of Architects was delivered on 2 May 1888. It is subtitled "Early History, its Struggles and its present Position".Blue cover, 11 pages, the last blank page appears to be cut and removed.Penciled A on top right corner.

Brief history of the establishment of The Royal Australian Institute of Architects.Quarto, six pagesPenciled C on top right corner.

This letter, signed by J.A.L. Matheson, Vice-Chancellor of Monash University, is an invitation to dinner to discuss the establishment of architecture course at Monash University, expected to commence in 1967. Councillor Edward Best is listed as The Lord Mayor of Melbourne, so the list originates from 1969-1971.

This was clipped to a letter but this list does not seem to be related to it.A two page typed list of names and addresses.

Peter Blake, who was Editor in Chief of Architectural Forum, writes to Patricia Boyd, that he has moved to Boston and is in a new position. Includes general news about seeing Penelope Seidler and children later that day.

This is an extract of a Memorial book regarding a conveyance of land in Prahran on 16 September 1857. It is very difficult to read and this information may be incorrect. Names on it look like John Nightingale Alexander, John Edward, Irving Dickson and Henry Jennings.Photocopy

The card brings new year wishes from Ise Gropius, the widow of Walter Gropius, to Patricia Boyd. The card shows the Gropius home built in 1937 in Lincoln Mssachusetts, which will be presented to The Society For The Preservation of New England Antiquities, by Ise Gropius.Large postcard with envelope

Menu for The Australian Opera's Dame Joan Sutherland's Gala Farewell Supper at The Regent of Sydney 2 October 1990 to Mrs Patricia Davies AM.

On Australian Ballet note paper, a letter to Patricia and John Davies regarding performances in New York and elsewhere.

Thank you note for the evening.

Christmas card to Patricia and John Davies. Made in Italy

To John and Patricia Davies from "Bill" in London, with news since last they met in London.

Thank you note from Chairman of Royal Opera House London to Patricia (addressed to The Australian Opera Sydney offices) - after visiting Melbourne and Walsh St.

To Patricia Davies from John Barry, London, with travel plans.