Contains:

Loose list of six Australian activities related to chemical warfare.

A4 Envelope inscribed 'Chemical Defence - Wartime - Australia', '- MSL [Materials Science Laboratories] - War History 1939 - 45 [1945]', '-Munitions Supply Board 1932 Situation', and 'Chemical Warfare - Mellor Paper in Australia in the War of 1939-45 [1945]', housing three documents:
- Booklet titled Commonwealth of Australia Department of Defence The Laboratories Of The Munitions Supply Board dated February 1932.
- An extract dated June 1982 titled 'Chemical Defence Section’ from a report produced on 7 March 1949 titled Munitions Supply Laboratories War History 1939 - 1945 pages 65 to 88.
- A bound photocopy of chapter 17 'The Role of Science And Industry' by D. P. Mellor pages 368 to 380 from, 1958, Chemical Warfare, in Australia In The War Of 1939-45 [1945] Series 4, Volume 5. Published in Canberra by the Australian War Memorial.

A4 envelope inscribed 'Chemical Warfare Activities in Australia World War II [2]', 'Details of the RAAF [Royal Australian Air Force] Chemical Warfare Unit' housing:
- Correspondence from Keith Isley in regard to a Chemical Warfare Personnel reunion.
- Two news clippings about chemical weapons experimentation in the tropics by Australian forces dated 14/4/90 [1990] and 21 July 1990.
- A photocopy of a publication titled 'The Chemical Warfare Story Of The Royal Australian Air Force 1942 - 1946', by N. S. Stoneman, dated 1990, signed by Keith Isley.

A4 envelope inscribed 'Chemical Weapons / trials in Australia', 'World War II', 'From Keith Isley - Kerang', and 'February 1998'. Contents of the envelope were originally held together by a large metal bulldog clip which was removed at the time of processing for preservation purposes. The papers were rehoused in an archival sleeve. This envelope also houses correspondence from Keith Isley and publications on chemical weapons experimentation by Australian Forces during World War Two. Examples include:
- 'Poison Gas: The Guinea-Pigs Of World War II [2]: Australia's Role' by Bill Soper.
- News clipping titled 'Mustard gas horror: medic breaks silence by Lindsay Simpson.
- Publications from the Department of Defence dated 15 September 1982 titled 'Exposure to Chemical Warfare Gases During World War II [2]- 1939-45[1945]' and a A.M.P [Air Member for Personnel] publication titled 'These people did an excellent job under hazardous conditions’. Suggest letters of commendation and notations on personal records' dated 13 June 1946 as well as accompanying 'decision' under the freedom of information act to release records regarding exposure of veterans and military personnel to chemical weapons during World War Two.

This is the first of two part files. For Part 2, see Inventory Item DUNN00484.

Contains A4 envelope inscribed 'Morton Bay Incident. August 1983', housing news clippings, photographs, and official correspondence and minutes between the Defence Force and Peter Dunn amongst others regarding the discovery of dumped mustard gas containers in Morton Bay, Queensland, Australia on 28 August 1983. Commentary includes detailed listing of the steps taken in response to the 'incident' as well as a similar incident in the Solomon Islands.

All of the photographs are inscribed on reverse with 'Morton Island 28 Aug [August] 83 [1983]' and an accompanying sentence describing their content.

For preservation purposes, during processing the papers were removed from the envelope.

Contains:

A 'note for file' dated 'retyped 14.11.77 [1977]', titled 'CW [Chemical Weapons] Stocks In Australia During World War II [2]'.

DSTO [Defence Science and Technology Organisation] MRL [Materials Research Laboratories] Melbourne Publication titled 'Australian Wartime Activities On Chemical Warfare And Chemical Defence' dated August 1989 housing four publications:
- 'The state Papers - Australia's Wartime Secrets. Australia Prepares for Chemical Gas Warfare' by Claude Forell and Peter Hastings published in The Age on 14 October 1972 and 16 October 1972.
- 'History of the Royal Australian Engineers', Appendix G. Chemical Warfare, Volume 3 by R.W, McNicoll, dated 1982; Chapter 17 'Chemical Warfare' from Australia in the War of 1939-[19]45. Vol.[Volume]. V[5].
- The Role of Science and Industry published by the Australian War Museum in 1958; and
- 'Australian Field Trials with Mustard Gas 1942-[19]45' authored by R. G. Gillis and published by the Department of Defence in 1985.

A covered photocopy of chapter 17 'The Role of Science And Industry' by D. P. Mellor pages 368 to 380 from, 1958, Chemical Warfare, in Australia In The War Of 1939-45 [1945] Series 4, Volume 5, Published in Canberra by the Australian War Memorial.

The papers listed above were originally housed in an uninscribed manila folder. For preservation purposes, the folder was discarded during processing.

This is the second of two part files. For Part 1, see Inventory Item DUNN00482.

Contains:

- A4 Envelope inscribed 'Paper On Beam Balances', 'Documents relating in the filing cabinet under: Beam Balances And Scales', and 'P. Dunn [his signature] 1 April 2000' housing a paper titled 'The Analytical Beam Balance - General Aspects' compiled by Peter Dunn dated Aril 2000.

- Manila folder inscribed 'Beam Balance Photographic Item Etc' housing: two business cards; a small envelope inscribed 'P + R Dunn' enclosing fourteen loose colour photographic prints and one floppy disk inscribed 'Balance Scans/Photos [Photographs]'; one sheet of paper with two photographs attached with figure labels; five photocopies of this sheet and envelope inscribed with Peter Dunn's Mt Macedon address housing notes and diagrams of Braid & Tatlock (Ltd[limited]) balances and the front page of an article from 1878 titled 'Quantitative Chemical Analysis'.
- Manila folder inscribed 'Beam Balance' housing a hand drawn diagram of a beam balance and two copies of a report compiled by Peter Dunn titled 'The Analytical Beam Balance - General Aspects' dated April 2000.
- Manila folder inscribed 'Letter scales' housing a document titled 'Information on Letter Scales' dated April 2000 bearing Peter Dunn's Mt Macedon address (1 sheet).

Contains a report titled 'Australian Field Trials With Mustard Gas 1942 - 1945' by R. G. Gills Ph. D [Doctor of Philosophy], F.R.A.C.I. [Fellow of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute] with a Department of Defence front cover. A single sheet titled 'Australia - Wartime Activities In Chemical Warfare/Chemical Defence' is enclosed in between the first page and front cover of the report. The author's 'active involvement' ceased in early 1984 but other editorial work continued prior to the final presentation of the report. Based on signature and inscription on the first page of report, likely publication date is 1985.

Contains:
- Correspondence between Keith Ilsley and Roma Dunn dated 12-03-2003.
- Correspondence between Keith Ilsley and Peter Dunn dated 1 February 1998 and October 1997.
- Three DSTO [Defence Science and Technology Organisation] MRL [Materials Research Laboratories] Melbourne reports titled 'World War II Mustard Gas Trials In Australia' dated 25 August 1989 signed by Peter Dunn.
- A collection of papers with cover sheet titled 'The Effectiveness of CW [Chemical Weapons] In The Tropics' signed by Peter Dunn dated July 1988 with a code 'R1/6/1’. Attached documents include an abstract from "Australia in the War of 1939-[19]45" Vol [volume]. V [5] "The Role Of Science And Industry". Australian War Memorial, 1958 and a report titled 'The Effectiveness of CW [Chemical Weapons] in the Tropics' by H.D. Crone and S.E. Freeman.
- Correspondence between Ms Bridget Goodwin, Tony Curtoni, and Peter Dunn regarding access to footage and publications about the use of mustard gas by the Australian Armed forces during the Second World War.
- A document dated 10 September 1981 titled 'Public Answers To Questions On CBW [Chemical and Biological Weapons].

This is one of three part files. For Parts 2 and 3, see Inventory Items DUNN00488 and DUNN00489.

Contains:
- Booklet titled The Chemical Warfare Story of the Royal Australian Air Force 1942 - 1946 compiled by N.S.Stoneman, dated 1990.
- Envelope inscribed 'World War II[2] Mustard Gas Trials (and disposal)' housing a series of publications. Titles include: 'World War II [2] Mustard Gas Trials In Australia'; 'The Australian Experience of Chemical Warfare'; 'Mustard Gas Experiments In Australia'. Also included are: records relating to the release of the 1989 film 'Keen as Mustard'; a journal article from Chemistry in Australia 1988 titled 'Australian Diplomatic and Technical Inputs into the Control of Chemical Weapons', authored by Peter Dunn, Shirley E. Freeman, and Robert J. Mathews; newspaper clippings from 1989 and 1992 about Australian use of mustard gas.
- A covered photocopy of chapter 17 'The Role of Science And Industry' by D. P. Mellor pages 368 to 380 from, 1958, Chemical Warfare, in Australia In The War Of 1939-45 [1945] Series 4, Volume 5, Published in Canberra by the Australian War Memorial. And
- Three DSTO [Defence Science and Technology Organisation] Materials Research Laboratories Melbourne publications dated between 11 August 1989 and 25 August 1989. Titles include: 'World War II [2] Trials on Mustard Gas - Release of Information; 'World War II [2] Mustard Gas Trials In Australia'; 'Australian Wartime Activities On Chemical Warfare and Chemical Defence'.

This is one of three part files. For Parts 1 and 3, see Inventory Items DUNN00487 and DUNN00489.

Contains:
- A4 envelope inscribed 'Armourers Reunion - RAAF [Royal Australian Air Force] - 1990-Penrith', housing a range of records relating to a reunion held 8-10 September 1990. Records include: Peter Dunn's reply to an invitation to attend the reunion; a letter from Peter Dunn to Dr H.D. Crone explaining the nature of the reunion; a list of names and addresses; an invitation from the Australian Army to Dr Dunn to speak as part of the training of officers; and a photograph in a smaller envelope attached to a handwritten letter from Frank Moran to Peter Dunn.
- A4 envelope inscribed 'Dr. Peter Dunn AO [Australia Order]', '250 Kg Mustard gas bombs (U.K. [United Kingdom] 1942 - 45 [1945]) - Maxwelton, Queensland - Photographs taken about 1990', housing a document titled 'CW [Chemical Weapons] Agent Environmental Assessment And Cleanup' and six colour negatives originally housed in plastic sleeves but rehoused in archival sleeves at the time of processing for preservation purposes. For preservation purposes, during processing the records were removed from the envelope, and the photographs housed in mylar sleeves.

This is one of three part files. For Parts 1 and 2, see Inventory Items DUNN00487 and DUNN00488.

Contains assorted records pertaining to Peter Dunn's career development and professional achievements, including:
- Cover-letter style summaries of Peter Dunn's career, dated 1996.
- Notes written by Peter Dunn on his professional relationship with Tom Fink, dated 25 September 1990.
- Multiple Curriculum Vitae of Peter Dunn.
- Lists of Peter Dunn's publications, citations, lectures, awards, career highlights and activities.
- A photocopy of page 515 from Chemistry in Australia November 1996 that discusses Peter Dunn's Honorary Fellowship.
- Peter Dunn's application for the position of Chief Superintendent at the Materials Research Laboratories dated 28 July 1981.

Contains a report with cover letter dated 8 December 1988, written by Peter Dunn, regarding his role in 'a four-person team of DFAT [Department of Forign Affairs and Trade] and Defence Officers' and the 'mission [that] was undertaken to South-East Asia during the period 6-25 November 1988.'

Contains:
- Unmarked manila folder housing a range of records relating to chemical disarmament and war. Examples include: a paper titled 'A Safer World - Elimination Of Iraqi Chemical Weapons' by Peter Dunn; agenda from the Arms Control Workshop on 16 August 1996; journal offprint by Shirley E. Freeman and Helen Ormiston Smith titled 'War and International Humanitarian Law' published in Medicine, Conflict and Survival Volume 13, 1997; records exploring the 'Chemical Weapons Convention' including a guide dated January 1997 aimed at Australian industrial organisations who produce or use chemicals; The July 1997 issue of Peace and Disarmament News; and the 11 October 1996 edition of The ASA [Applied Science and Analysis, Inc.] Newsletter .
- Manila folder inscribed 'General Papers' housing a range of records pertaining to the Chemical Weapons Convention. Examples include: a document titled 'Comprehensive Nuclear Ban Treaty - 1996'; a Cablegram indicating Australia's willingness to assist in investigations into alleged chemical and bacteriological weapons use in Iraq, dated 08.02.91 [1991]; a document detailing the relationship between the Materials Research Laboratories and Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade; a news clipping dated 4/11/96 [1996] on the ratification of the Chemical Weapons Convention; two copies of the December 1993 edition of Arms Control: Contemporary Security Policy Volume 14 Number 3; copy of the October 1992 edition of Search: Science and Technology in Australia and New Zealand Volume 23, Number 9; and a statement titled 'Statement for Mrs Kelly, Minister [Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Science and Personnel] Involvement of Staff of MRL [Materials Research Laboratories] in Disarmament Negotiations'.

Contains:
- 'Australian Science Archives Project' brochure.
- Note written by Peter Dunn regarding his correspondence with Fay Anderson, Field Officer, Australian Archives Project Office in relation to the Australian War Memorial's interest in Peter Dunn's personal records dated January 1998.

Contains:
- Envelope inscribed 'Passport Photographs - old', housing: a plastic bag with twelve passport photographs of Peter Dunn; a smaller envelope inscribed 'Passport sized photographs' housing three plastic bags, one of which contains ten small (5cm x 6cm) colour photographs of Peter Dunn, another containing nine small (5cm x 6cm) black and white photographs of Peter Dunn and a third holding five 9.5cm x 11.5cm black and white photographs of Peter Dunn inscribed on the back with 'MRL [Materials Research Laboratories]';
- Envelope inscribed 'Information re [regarding] Peter and Roma Dunn to be opened in the event of an emergency next of kin listed' signed by Peter Dunn, dated '6/7/87 [1987]', housing a list titled 'Personal Information - Peter and Roma Dunn - 1987' which includes information about Peter and Roma Dunn's assets and emergency contacts.
- Empty envelope inscribed 'Passport - Funds - Safe Combination - Defence [Pass?] - Etc' and 'CPCD, MRL, P.O. [Post Office] Box 50 Ascot Vale Vic [Victoria] 3032'.
- Envelope inscribed 'Dr. Peter Dunn - Honours Information (DAS) - 21 Aug [August] 92 [1992]. Plus Others', housing two floppy discs, one with a red and white label reading 'AWARDBM.DOC' and the other with a yellow and white label reading 'Dr. P. Dunn Awards-In-Confidence'. Also contains records relating to Peter Dunn's role as a referee in the Nomination of Mr Robert Jeffery Mathews and Dr Richard John Dumaresq Gee for Order of Australia Awards dated between 1992 and 1993, and an article titled 'The Role of Australian Scientists in Chemical Weapons Disarmament' authored by Peter Dunn published in the 1992 edition of Search Volume 23, Number 9.
- Department of Defence manila folder inscribed with the file number 'R1/19/10' and Subject 'SES [Senior Executive Service] Officers - Performance Based Pay. Staff - In - Confidence', housing official Department of Defence records relating to Peter Dunn's job performance, pay, and duties. Examples include: a 'Performance Agreement' signed by Peter Dunn for the period 1 November 1992 to 30 April 1993; a 'Senior Executive Service Performance Appraisal' rating Peter Dunns performance from 1 November 1991 to 31 October 1992, includes basic job description, list of goals, comments on Peter Dunn's performance, and a career and training plan; and correspondence between A. J. Ayers and 'All SES officers' regarding the introduction of performance based pay, dated 19 June 1990, as well as general correspondence and information on the design and workings of the performance appraisal program and forms from the year 1990.

Contains:
- Document titled 'Dr. Peter Dunn - Professional Achievements 1976-1997 In The Areas Of Chemical Defence And Global Chemical Weapons Disarmament' dated October 1999.
- Empty envelope.
- Laminated colour photograph with label on reverse reading 'Over Iraq en route from Habbaniyah Air Force Base to Bahrain in a UN [United Nations] aircraft (C160) supplied and operated by the German Air Force, 6 February 1995. The UN technical team (left to right) was Dr Cees Wolterbeek (Holland), Professor Helmut Hoenig (Austria), Steve Black (USA [United States of America]) and Dr Peter Dunn (Australia- retired officer from Department of Defence)'. Photograph was rehoused in an archival sleeve at time of processing for preservation purposes.
- Envelope inscribed 'Original print taken 6 February 1995 Over Iraq in a UN aircraft' housing a colour photograph inscribed on reverse 'Over Iraq, Feb [February] 1995 in a German Air Force C160 Transport Plane Operating For The United Nations - Three Colleagues: (From Left) - Dr [Doctor] Cees Wolterbeek (Holland) - Prof [Professor] Helmut Hoenig (Austria) - Steve Black (USA). Peter Dunn On The Right'. Photograph rehoused in an archival sleeve at time of processing for preservation purposes.

Contains a series of photographs, newspaper clippings, and other items relating to Peter Dunn and a 4 July 1997 Graduation Ceremony at the University of Tasmania. Items include:
- Unmarked manila folder housing multiple photocopies of and original black and white photographic portraits of Peter Dunn. Also a black and white portrait photograph of Peter Dunn glued to A4 sheet of white paper with the following typed caption 'Copy of a photograph of Peter Dunn taken about 1988 (Materials Research Laboratory, DSTO [Defence Science and Technology Organisation], Maribyrnong’.
- A plastic zip lock bag originally containing multiple colour photographic prints of Peter Dunn in academic dress (tam hat and gown).
- Multiple loose colour photographs of a group of people in what looks to be a domestic home printed with the following date on the reverse 17.05.97 [1997].
- A completed order form for a photograph from Fairfax Community Newspapers attached to a news clipping. News clipping features a picture of Peter Dunn.
- Agfa Film price list.
- University of Tasmania envelope addressed to Peter Dunn's Maidstone home containing one loose colour photograph of Peter Dunn and an unidentified individual both in Academic Dress (tam hat and gown) inscribed on reverse 'Honoraries Dr. Peter Dunn p19' folded in a University of Tasmania Compliments Slip.
- Letter in University of Tasmania envelope addressed to Peter Dunn's Maidstone home dated 14 July 1997 regarding photographs of a graduation ceremony held in May and an article written for the Alumni News 'with a paragraph about you [Peter Dunn] and the other two honorary degree recipients'.

For preservation purposes, photographs in this file were housed in archival sleeves at the time of processing.

Contains:
- Paper titled 'Peter Dunn: His Life and Interests' prepared by Peter Dunn, dated June 1999.
- Document titled 'Peter Dunn - The End Of A Very Fulfilling Life', dated 18th August 2001, documenting Peter Dunn's final years from 1999 to 2000, including his battle with mesothelioma and an assault on the 3rd of September 1999.
- Letter from Roma Dunn to Mr Mendelsohn, Director of the Howard Florey Institute, dated 15-05-00 [2000], informing Mr Mendelsohn of Peter Dunn's death.
- Three documents regarding the 1999 Howard Florey Institute annual report one of which is dated 10 May 2000.
- Empty envelope addressed to Peter Dunn's Mount Macedon home stamped 'London' and 'Royal Mail 22.05.99 [1999].
- Handwritten letter to 'Roma [Dunn] and Peter [Dunn]' dated '21st June' from 'Phyllis'.

This is one of three part files. For Parts 2 and 3, see Inventory Items DUNN00498 and DUNN00499.

Contains:
- September 2000 edition of Chemistry in Australia Volume 67 Number 8. In between pages 36 and 37 of this publication is an invitation to a memorial service to commemorate the life of Peter Dunn, organised by the John Fawkner Hospital, to be held on Sunday 26th November 2000. Inserts include a memorial service programme dated 26th November 2000 (2 sheets), two photocopies of an obituary published on page 37 in the September 2000 edition of Chemistry in Australia Volume 67 Number 8 and a third photocopy originally housed in a plastic bag rehoused in an archival sleeve at time of processing for preservation purposes.
- Paper dated June 1999 prepared by Peter Dunn titled 'Peter Dunn: His Life and Interests'.
- Photocopy of a news clipping titled 'Peace amid war' featuring picture of Peter Dunn receiving the 1989 RSL [Returned and Services League] ANZAC [Australian and New Zealand Army Corps] Peace Prize with The Governor General Bill Hayden and RSL National President Brigadier Alf Garland. More records on Peter Dunn's ANZAC [Australian and New Zealand Army Corps] Peace Prize can be found in DUNN00515 and DUNN00652.
- Envelope with a white typed label, 'Peter Dunn: His Life And Interests', housing two lists, one titled 'Key Qualifications, Appointments, Honours and Awards (1949 onwards)', dated November 1997, and the other titled 'Dr. Peter Dunn - Professional Achievements 1976-1997 In The Areas Of Chemical Defence And Global Chemical Weapons Disarmament', dated October 1999.
- Paper titled 'Peter Dunn: His Life And Interests', removed from folder at time of processing for preservation purposes. Folder retained. Paper includes a series of attachments including: a 1988 photograph of Peter Dunn; a summary Curriculum Vitae; two papers written by Peter Dunn and published in Chemistry in Australia titled 'Australian Chemists and Global Chemical Weapons Disarmament' and 'The Rise and Fall of Iraq's Chemical Weapons Arsenal'; and an address made by Peter Dunn to new graduates at the University of Tasmania on 17 May 1997. Due to the size of this document it has been rehoused in an archival sleeve.

This is one of three part files. For Parts 1 and 3, see Inventory Items DUNN00497 and DUNN00499.

Contains:
National Electricity Market Management Company Limited (NEMMCO) envelope inscribed 'P. [Peter] Dunn History', housing:
- Photocopied picture of Peter Dunn and obituary from The Age 23/5/00 [2000] for Peter Dunn.
- Peter Dunn's notes from meeting with his family accountant dated 30 July 1999.
- Transcript of Peter Dunn's address to new graduates at the University of Tasmania delivered on 17 May 1997.
- Distribution details of the document 'Peter Dunn - His Life and Interests'.
- A number of documents originally stapled together about Mevagissey and the Cornwell Records Office.
- National Electricity Market Management Company Limited (NEMMCO) envelope inscribed 'Originals' holding a copy of 'Peter Dunn: His Life and Interests' , dated June 1999.

August 1997 edition of Freemasonry Victoria Issue Number 73.

News clipping titled 'Unsung Hero: Tassie scientist risks life in arms battle' published in The Sunday Tasmanian 18 May 1997 page 5.

Unmarked manila folder housing:
- Photocopy of news clipping from Australian Defence Science News Number 3 Spring 1993 page 12 titled 'Keeping guard against the threat of chemical weapons' authored by Peter Dunn.
- The 1993 Spring edition of Australian Defence Science News Number 3.

Unmarked manila folder housing:
- Envelope inscribed 'Photographs March 2000' containing two loose colour photographs. First photograph inscribed on reverse 'David Dunn clan at the Arthur River, N-W [North West] Tasmania at the site of the original Ronald and Annie Dunn home, occupied in 1926. This photograph was taken early 2000 [signed Peter Dunn] 23/3/00 [2000]'. Second photograph is inscribed on reverse 'Annie and Ronald Dunn plaques in the niche wall, St [Saint] Georges Church of England, Burnie, Tasmania, early 2000 [signed by Peter Dunn] 23/3/00 [2000]'. For preservation purposes, the photographs were removed from the envelope during processing, and housed in an archival sleeve.
- Note with picture of 'Highfield Chapel'.
- Correspondence from Tasmanian Trustees dated 24 November 1999 addressed to David Dunn.
- Documents concerning the death of Annie Dunn including: records relating to the estate of Ronald and Annie Dunn dated between November and December 1999; Celebration service programme for the life of Annie Eliza Dunn held on Monday 26th July 1999; Eulogy for Annie Eliza Dunn written by David Dunn; and Peter Dunn's travel plans to attend his mother's funeral.
- Envelope inscribed 'Last set of letters received from Annie Dunn they were dated March 18th (1999) and two others just Saturday and the time. All were in one envelope received at Maidstone on 21 May 1999. Although there were many repetitions, the thinking was clear, the writing neat and the grammar and spelling excellent for a woman aged nearly 98. Annie Dunn died on 22 July 1999.', housing envelope addressed to Dr Peter and Mrs Dunn 44 Omar Street Maidstone Victoria 3012' containing three letters from Annie Dunn to Peter Dunn (her son) and Roma Dunn.
- 'Preliminary note' by Peter Dunn on his document 'Peter Dunn - His Life and Interests' and how his mother’s death affected it, dated 1 August 1999.

Envelope inscribed 'Press Articles - Macedon Ranges Telegraph, 17 June 1997 - The Mail (Footscray), 25 June 1997' containing multiple photocopies of news clippings and originals glued to paper, including photographs used in news publications. The subject matter is Peter Dunn. Examples include: 'The atomic age and beyond', Macedon Ranges Telegraph, Tuesday 17 June 1997 and 'Scholar and a Gentleman', The Mail, Wednesday 25 June 1997, both written by Chris Evans.

A series of loose items including:
- Correspondence between Roma Dunn and Chemistry in Australia regarding Peter Dunn's obituary.
- Envelope inscribed 'Press Cuttings -1999, - The Advocate 24 Feb [February] 1999, - The Mail 24 Feb 1999, - Telegraph 2 Mar [March] 1999', and 'Report Contact: Chris Evans of "the Mail", Paisley St [Street], Footscray.' Contains three news clippings from the publications inscribed on the envelope. Titles include: 'Ex-arms inspector speaks', 'Inside the world that is Baghdad's secret', and 'Expert talks on weapons'.
- December 1991 edition of DSTO [Defence Science and Technology Organisation] News Issue Number 4, with photocopy of pages 1 and 2 inserted between pages 4-5 of the publication.
- Correspondence between Peter Dunn and Ms Fay Anderson from the Australian Science Archives Project at the University of Melbourne regarding editing of Fay Anderson's article about Peter Dunn to be published in Australian Science.
- Photocopy of a page of University of Tasmania's Alumni News Number 3 December 1993 featuring a column on Peter Dunn.
- Photocopy of the page one editorial and page 25-27 article titled 'Iraq's chequered weapons history' published in Australasian Science (incorporating Search) in March 1998.
- Photocopies of and original news clippings glued to lined A4 paper of two articles written by Chris Evans and published in The Mail on Wednesday 24 February titled 'Ex-arms inspector speaks' and 'Praise for Scientist'.
- Business card for Chris Evans, journalist with Fairfax Community Newspapers.
- Photocopy and original news clipping glued to A4 sheet of lined paper titled 'Former NW [Nuclear Weapons] Scientist recognised' published in The Advocate 25 January 1992.
- March 1998 edition of Australasian Science incorporating Search Volume 19 Number 2.

This is one of three part files. For Parts 1 and 2, see Inventory Items DUNN00497 and DUNN00498.

Contains:
- Records relating to Peter Dunn’s Returned and Services League Australian and New Zealand Army Corp Peace award including: personal correspondence between Peter Dunn and Bill Rephauge, dated 11 May 1990, and a news clipping titled 'Peace prize earned in desert war horror' published in the Muftie (RSL [Returned and Services League]) Magazine, 8 June 1988, page 15.
- Minute paper regarding suspicious phone call from civilian to Peter Dunn requesting black and white prints from an article on chemical weapons written by Peter Dunn.
- Records relating to Peter Dunn's retirement including a letter from the Department of Defence to Peter Dunn acknowledging his retirement dated 26 July 1993.
- Assorted papers consisting of letters from colleagues wishing Peter Dunn well, 'Instructions' for retiring / resigning staff, and Peter Dunn's final pay.
- A plastic folder with two pockets housing: photocopied news clipping titled 'Lasers Loom Large in defence' published in The Australian Thursday 12 December 1985, which has become stuck to the left pocket. Items in the right hand pocket were rehoused in archival sleeve at the time of processing for preservation purposes. The right hand pocket houses a number of small information booklets on various groups within the Physics division of the Materials Research Laboratories including the 50000 Watt Laser Experimental Facility, The Electronics Group, Electron Microscopy, The Camouflage Group, Specialised Optical Components Capacity and the Electronics Group. Also contained is a booklet on the Francis Fox Laboratory and documentation listing visitors and access allowances for attendees of the 'Dedication and Opening of the Francis Fox Laboratory' on 11 December 1985.
- Notes on a talk given by Peter Dunn to the Gisborn and Mount Macedon Historical Society on 10 November 1998 titled 'The History of Defence Laboratories at Maribyrnong'.
- Information on Medallions souvenirs from Iraq.
- Photocopy of page 56 of the June 1998 edition of Australasian Science (incorporating Search) titled 'Peter Dunn A Quiet Achiever'.
- Invitation to the launch of Bridget Goodwin's book Keen As Mustard, dated 26 April 1998.
- Welcome and orientation style letter to Dr C.E.M. Morris from Peter Dunn and F. A. Fox.
- Outward cablegram concerning Australia's role and intentions in relation to Iraq's chemical weapons dated 17.04.91 [1991].
- Correspondence between Peter Dunn and C.R. Jones First Assistant Secretary Disarmament, Defence and Nuclear Division, regarding the chemical weapon destruction program dated 25 July 1990.
- A listing of Peter Dunn's special duty activities.
- Thank you speech for 1989 Professional Officers Award of Merit.
- Letter from Peter Dunn informing Defence Science and Technology Organisation of his intention to retire, dated 11 May 1990.
- Multiple Christmas cards.
- Peter Dunn's reference for Shirley Freeman in regard to her receipt for an Order of Australia award dated 22 September 1988.
- Details about a publication on Peter Dunn for the DSTO [Defence Science and Technology Organisation] Staff News, Issue No. [number] 4, dated July 1991. Attached are a news clipping from The Advertiser, dated 10 July 1991, titled 'Expert returns to source of hated weapon', and two press releases, one from the United Nations dated 24 June 1991 titled 'Special Commission Conducts Exploratory Inspection At Muthanna State Establishment, Iraq's Chemical-Weapon Facility, 9-14 June' and the other from Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, dated 13 June 1991 titled 'Australians Among Experts Verifying Iraq's Chemical Weapons'.
- Photocopied news clipping titled 'DSTO [Defence Science and Technology Organisation] scientist shows up horror of chemical war' written by Donald Kerr published in Public Eye dated 30 January 1990.
- Correspondence regarding a 'special mission' to ASEAN [Association of Southeast Asian Nations] countries to deter chemical weapons use in the Australian region, dated 2 August 1988 and 27 July 1988.
- Correspondence from the Department of Defence to Peter Dunn and the Materials Research Laboratory congratulating them on their 'work which resulted in the recent signing of the Chemical Weapons Convention' dated 27 January 1993.
- Letter to Mr Richard Gillis and family from David E. Humphries offering condolences on the death of 'Dick', dated 24 March 1993.
- Note to Peter Dunn from Tony M. [Faukler?] dated 16/7/97 [1997] attached to a document titled 'Recollections The Technical Cooperation Program (TTCP) Subgroup P (Materials Technology).
- Photocopy of the 'Presidents Column' page 13 of Chemistry in Australia July 1998.
- Correspondence between Peter Dunn and Kim Jones dated 5 May 1997 regarding Peter Dunn's provision of a letter to Kim Jones.
- Letter to Mr Denis Callegari from Peter Dunn dated 25 September 1990 in which Peter Dunn explains his relationship with Tom Fink.
- Publication titled 'Special Edition: Wynford Connick A Career In Defence Science'.
- Information about a Defence Science and Technology Organisation visit for retired senior MRL [Materials Research Laboratories] Officers to be held on Wednesday 14 June 1995 housed inside a Brochure on the Department of Defence, Defence Science and Technology Organisation, Ship Structures and Materials Division, DSTO [Defence Science and Technology Organisation] Aeronautical and Maritime Research Laboratory.
- Photocopy of page 12 of Australian Defence Science News titled 'Keeping guard against the threat of chemical weapons'.
- Unmarked envelope containing a letter from the Department of Defence to Peter Dunn dated 4 January 1998 thanking Peter Dunn for a copy of his record on his United Nations mission in Iran and Iraq and a press release from the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade dated 24 March 1988 titled 'Chemical Weapons' detailing Australians position on Chemical Weapons and reports of chemical weapons use in Gulf War.

Contains manila folder inscribed 'Dr Hönig Visit' housing extensive correspondence between Roma and Peter Dunn, and Traude and Helmut Hönig, dated 21 March 2000, December 1999, 18 December 1998, 6th May 1998, 21 March 1998, 3rd February 1998, and 26 July 1997. Photographs and postcards were exchanged as well as faxes and letters.

Contains manila folder inscribed '"Keen as Mustard" - Book - Bridget Goodwin - Goodwin', housing records relating to the publication of Bridget Goodwin's book Keen as Mustard and Peter Dunn's Foreword in the book. Records include: correspondence between Bridget Goodwin and Peter Dunn, dated 25 April 1996, 13 April 1996, 30 March 1996, and 21 March 1996; an invitation to the book launch on 26 April 1998; notes about Bridget Goodwin dated 21 November 1997; a book review published in The Age on Saturday 2 May 1998; a copy of the Foreword written by Peter Dunn.

Note: related videotape held as Inventory Item DUNN00535 in Series 11.

Contains records relating to Peter Dunn’s mesothelioma and its link to his extensive exposure to asbestos in his professional activities. Records include:
- Envelope inscribed 'Letter to DAMDE of 2 May 1997 Information of asbestos-related work. Master plus originals of annexes 2/5/97 [1997]', housing: correspondence between Peter Dunn and Doctor A.J.J. Oorns, dated 27 February 1997, and booklet titled 'Department of Supply Defence Standards Laboratories Safety Notes 1968' with photocopy of cover and first page inserted between the cover and first page of booklet.
- Envelope inscribed 'Letter to DSTO [Defence Science and Technology Organisation] (Mr Hofield) Letter to UNSCOM [United Nations Special Commission]. Dick (Manuscript 95 [1995]) 18 Feb [February] 97 [1997]. Fax to DFAT [Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade] / DSTO/ AMRL [Army Medical Research Laboratories]', housing: correspondence between Dr Bill Schofield, Director of Army Medical Research Laboratories, Defence Science and Technology Organisation, and Peter Dunn; correspondence from Peter Dunn to Ambassador Rolf Ekeus, Executive Chairman, United Nations Special Commission announcing Peter Dunn's retirement on health grounds from the position of Australian Commissioner UNSCOM, dated 18 February 1997.
- Unmarked manila folder housing: correspondence to Dr Jim Leigh, National Institute, Workshop Australia from Peter Dunn requesting a copy of information on the health effects of asbestos, dated 10 May 1997; correspondence between Dr Bill Schofield, Director of Army Medical Research Laboratories, Defence Science and Technology Organisation, and Peter Dunn, dated 2 May 1997; and article by Peter Dunn and S.J. Hart, dated April 1969, entitled 'The Tropical Deterioration of Rubber' reprinted from Journal of the IRI [International Rubber Institute],volume 3, number 2, pages 1 to 6.

This file marks the beginning of drawer 2 in the filing cabinet in which the records were originally housed.

Contains:
- Booklet titled 'West of the Yarra up Maribyrnong Way' which traces the history of the Materials Research Laboratory from the 1900s to the 1990s, compiled by Terry Barclay, and published in 1991 by the Materials Research Laboratory.
- Correspondence from the Chemical Heritage Group to Peter Dunn, including a thank you letter to Peter Dunn for his presentation on Thursday the 20th July 1995, as well as related papers including copies of the presentation including transparencies. Transparencies were rehoused in archival sleeves at time of processing for preservation purposes.
- Photocopy of pictures with captions. Last sheet inscribed on back 'Thu [Thursday] 20 June "19 Sept [September]" 14 Nov [November]'.
- Defence Science and Technology Organisation Melbourne document titled 'World War II [2] Mustard Gas Trials In Australia' dated 25 August 1989 signed by Peter Dunn.
- Photocopy of pages 8 and 10 of Australian Defence Science News titled 'Protecting against weapons of mass destruction' dated December 1994.

Contains unmarked manila folder housing a series of news clippings, letters, funeral programmes, and other items of a personal nature exchanged Peter Dunn and his friends and family. Records include:
- Multiple publications including two photocopied news clippings from The Age, published in January 1999, pertaining to the health of veterans exposed to nuclear materials; photocopy of an article titled 'Cleaning up our nuclear past' written by Jennie Christian, published in Good Weekend 22 June 1996; 'Material Behaviour: Long Term Natural Ageing of Silicone Elastomers' by D. Oldfield & T. Symes, published in Polymer Testing, volume 15, dated 1996, pages 115 to 128; and a 1998 Annual Report of the Sir Robert Menzies Memorial Foundation with attached letter from Dr Eric C. Wigglesworth dated 29 June 1999 held in envelope addressed to Peter Dunn.
- Records pertaining to the burial plot purchased by Peter and Roma Dunn in Macedon including loose colour photograph of the grave of Laurence Matheson.
- A series of obituaries and death notices including: photocopy of obituary for W. Nick Carter former Defence Chief published in The Age 29 March 1999 and original news clipping in envelope inscribed 'Re AVM "Nick" Carter. Decease 19 Feb [February] 1999.'; obituary for Dr Francis Arthur Fox written by Dr Peter Fox published in The Age, dated Friday 3 March 2000 and death notice published in The Age dated Friday 31 December 1991; obituary for Malcolm McIntosh written by Deborah Smith published in The Age dated Monday 14 February 2000 ; death notices for Margaret Alice Croston and Eunice Annie Wain, originally housed in plastic bag, rehoused in an archival sleeve at time of processing for preservation purposes.
- Details of a Silver Bullion held by Peter Dunn dated 10 April 2000.
- Multiple sets of notes. Subjects include: 'Changes in DSTO [Defence Science and Technology Organisation] Chiefs of Division' dated 2000, Iran and the Middle East including a Glossary of Middle-Eastern terms, Iran during the end of the Carter Presidency, Iraq's chemical weapons arsenal, the Islamic calendar.
- Funeral programmes for Air Vice Marshal W. Nick Carter (died 19 February 1999), Doctor Raymond Leo Woodard dated 7th April 1999, Mavis Margaret Shears dated 14 April 1999, Donald Dalyell Richardson dated Wednesday 16 June 1999, and Cameron John Stewart dated 22 November 1999.
- Pamphlet from Western Hospital Footscray Pharmacy about self care cards, dated 1998.
- Two pairs of passport photographs in Kodak envelope inscribed 'Passport photographs March 1999. Peter Dunn (no glasses) and Roma Dunn'.
- Wedding programme and menu dated Saturday 13 March 1999 for the marriage of Carolyn Morris and Bruce Guise.
- Saint John Bosco's Parish Niddrie flyer in envelope inscribed 'Cahir Celebration - 1999' alongside name cards for Roma Dunn and Peter Dunn, also enclosed envelope addressed to Mr and Mrs P. Dunn housing letter thanking Roma and Peter Dunn for attending the Golden Wedding Anniversary of Nalin and Jim Cahir.
- Catalogue for the Rotary Club of Gisborne Art Exhibition and Sale dated April 1999.
- Programme for the 1999 Gisborne R.S.L [Returned and Services League] ANZAC [Australian and New Zealand Army Corps] Day Ceremony held on 25 April 1999.
- A letter to Roma and Peter [Dunn] from Phyllis Harwood dated 21 June 1999.
- Brochure for the Department of Defence, Defence Science and Technology Organisation Aeronautical and Maritime Research Laboratory dated February 1995.

Outside the manila folder is a brown envelope addressed to 'Dr. [Doctor] Peter Dunn', housing a handwritten letter dated 15.02.00 [2000] from 'Larry' who also sent a typed copy of the Eulogy from F. A. Fox's funeral. Eulogy is also enclosed in envelope.

File title was imposed at time of processing.

Contains two lists of publications and reports by Peter Dunn. Titles are:
- 'Publications and Reports Dr P. [Peter] Dunn' (9 sheets).
- 'Publications by P. Dunn and others since 1964' (7 sheets).

Contains:
- Manila folder inscribed 'Paper for "Chemistry in Australia". 1996', housing: correspondence between the Department of Defence and Peter Dunn regarding the content of his article entitled 'The Rise and Fall of Iraq's Chemical Weapons Arsenal', dated 11 January 1996, 4 January 1996, and 9 January 1996; correspondence between Peter Dunn and Dr C. Greenwood, Editor of Chemistry in Australia in relation to the publication of an article by Peter Dunn titled 'The Rise and Fall of Iraq's Chemical Weapons Arsenal' dated 12 January 1996; multiple copies of article titled 'The Rise and Fall of Iraq's Chemical Weapons Arsenal' by Peter Dunn, and photocopied extracts from Chemistry in Australia January 1996, volume 63, Number 1; a floppy disc labelled '"The Rise And Fall Of Iraq's Chemical Weapons Arsenal" Jan [January] 1996 Word For Windows Peter Dunn 93179453 or 054-262 559', housed in an envelope inscribed 'Diskette'.
- Invitation for Peter Dunn to attend the International Chemical Weapons Conference hosted by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute as a Special Guest of Honour in 1999.
- Records pertaining to Peter Dunn's support of Robert J. Mathews' application for Royal Australian Chemical Institute Fellowship, including: correspondence between Peter Dunn and Robert J. Mathews, dated 1 September 1995; a reference for Mr Robert Mathews from John Gee; a reference from Peter Dunn, dated 11 September 1995; R.J. Mathews' application to become a fellow of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute.
- Letter informing Peter Dunn of his award of Honorary Fellowship of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute, dated 29 November 1995.
- Envelope inscribed 'Chemistry in Australia. April 1997. Article Page 30. "Australian Chemists and Global Disarmament"', housing three copies of the April 1997 edition of Chemistry in Australia volume 64, number 3. Includes article titled 'Australian Chemists and Global Disarmament' written by Peter Dunn.

Contains manila folder inscribed 'RACI [Royal Australian Chemical Institute] - Visit To Canberra - 1997', housing records pertaining to Peter Dunn's award of an Honorary Fellowship of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute, and to the Royal Australian Chemical Institute 6th Annual Professors and Heads of Departments of Chemistry 1997 Conference which was held from Friday 31 January 1997 to Saturday 1 February 1997. Records include:
- Correspondence between Peter Dunn and the Royal Australian Chemical Institute informing Peter Dunn of the decision to award him with Honorary fellowship, dated 29 November 1995, attached to a list of Honorary Fellows.
- Two menus and an agenda from the Royal Australian Chemical Institute 6th Annual Professors and Heads of Departments of Chemistry Conference, 1997.
- Invitation to Peter Dunn from the Royal Australian Chemical Institute to a meeting on the 17th of May, dated 5th May 1998, enclosed in a envelope with a card to Peter Dunn from Susan Cumming dated 15 May 1998;
- University House brochure, flyer, and receipt for accommodation between 31/01/1997 and 3/02/1997.
- Multiple publications including numerous photocopies of page 515 of the November 1996 edition of Chemistry in Australia featuring an article about Peter Dunn's Honorary Fellowship, and a photocopy of article by Peter Dunn titled 'Current Activities with The United Nations Special Commission (UNSCOM) New York' from Chemistry in Australia February 1996 pages 90 to 91.
- Faxed copy of the 1997 6th Annual Professors and Heads of Departments of Chemistry Conference Evaluation, dated 11 February 1997.
- Correspondence from Peter Dunn to Susan Cummings, dated 18 December 1996, thanking Susan Cummings for providing details of the 6th Annual Professors and Heads of Department of Chemistry Conference, and other correspondence pertaining to Peter Dunn's attendance at the conference.
- Handwritten notes titled 'Travel To and From Canberra'.

Contains:
- Correspondence between Peter Dunn and the Royal Australian Chemical Institute informing Peter Dunn of the decision to award him with an Honorary Fellowship, dated 29 November 1995, attached to a list of Honorary Fellows.
- Photocopy of page 56 of Australasian Science (incorporating Search) June 1998, featuring an article titled 'Peter Dunn A Quiet Achiever’.
- Unmarked manila folder housing multiple records originally held together with a metal bulldog clip, rehoused in an archival sleeve at the time of processing for preservation purposes. These records form a submission made by Peter Dunn to the Royal Australian Chemical Institute. They include: a cover letter dated 9 January 1995; letter to Peter Dunn from D.E. Humphries, Director, dated 2 August 1993, summarising Peter Dunn's career and wishing him well for his retirement; list of 'Contacts For Further Information'; a career summary dated January 1995; a document detailing Peter Dunn's 'Major Contributions To Chemistry In Australia and Overseas'.
- Letter to Dr Tom Spurling from Peter Dunn, dated 11 February 1995, including a brief on Peter Dunn's Iraq Mission in 1995.
- Letter to Peter Dunn from Susan Cumming, Executive Director of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute, informing Peter Dunn of his unsuccessful applied research award application dated 13 April 1995.
- Thank you letter to Dr Susan Cumming, Executive Director of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute from Peter Dunn, for his Honorary Fellowship with the Royal Australian Chemical Institute, attached to 'Current Activities With The United Nations Special Commission (UNSCOM), New York' dated 12 December 1995.
- Correspondence from Peter H.A. Strasser to Peter Dunn dated 17 July 1996, congratulating Peter Dunn on his Honorary Fellowship with the Royal Australian Chemical Institute.
- List titled 'Contacts for Further Information'. Names include: Carolyn Morris, Don Pinkerton, David Oldfield, Hugh Crone, Shirley Freeman, Ambassador Richard Butler and Kim Jones Deputy Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Contains:
- Envelope inscribed 'Referee Report Dr D. Richardson Jan [January] 1998', housing: Peter Dunn's reference for Dr Don Richardson, dated 13 January 1998, submitted to Dr Neil Pollock; letter from Neil Pollock to Peter Dunn requesting a reference for Dr D. Richardson dated 7 January 1998; the selection criteria and position description of the job which Dr D. Richardson was applying for.
- Correspondence from the Australian Research Council Research Grants Committee, dated 21 November 1997, thanking the 'Assessor' for their contribution. Attached are four photocopied Assessor report forms.
- Envelope featuring a freight label and inscribed 'Returned as requested', housing: an Australian Research Council Assessor report form; letter from Professor Ross Milbourne, Chair of the Research Grants Committee, Australian Research Council, addressed to 'Dear Colleague' asking for assistance in assessing a large research grant application dated 5 May 1997; a document outlining the guidelines for assessors of Large Research Grants for the Australian Research Council; Australian Research Council inability to assess form; a photocopy of a Large Grant application form, file number A29803867, with project title 'The Application of Electrospray Mass Spectrometry to the Verification of the United Nations Biological Weapons Convention', dated 1998.

Contains:
- A number of letters and cards congratulating Peter Dunn on his retirement and recognising the role of Peter Dunn in their professional and personal lives. Dated between 16 April 1993 and the 29th of July 1993. Correspondents include: Tony Mc Farland; Leslie Mathias; Manue and Molon [Indecipherable]; Sam; Ian Sach; Betty and Allan; Susan and Johnny; Roma; Don Richardson; Doug Ellise; Karen, Robert, Rachel and Jessica [Peter Dunn's children and children-in-law]; Gwenda Payne; Errol O'Donovan; Don Sinnott; Terry and Margaret Bedford. These items were originally held together by a large metal bulldog clip but were rehoused at the time of processing in an archival sleeve for preservation purposes.
- Assorted papers which consist of: three cards congratulating Peter Dunn on his retirement; two documents titled 'Comments At Secretary's Lunch - 26 July 1993' signed by Peter Dunn dated 22-7-93 [1993]; handwritten notes titled 'Secretary's Luncheon'; list of apologies for 'Luncheon For Dr. Peter Dunn Medway Golf Club, 28 July 1993'.
- Envelope inscribed 'Certificate of Service 30 July 1996 Plus Copies' housing Peter Dunn's Australian Government Materials Research Laboratory Certificate of Service (original plus five copies).
- Correspondence from Peter Dunn to the Department of Defence concerning his planned retirement, dated 21 April 1993, including a completed application for leave form dated 20 April 1993.

Contains records originally housed in a folder inscribed 'RUSI [Royal United Services Institute] - Iraq revisited - Elimination of WMD [weapons of mass destruction]'. Records are as follows:
- March 1997 edition of R.U.S.I. [Royal United Services Institute of Victoria] News,volume 2, number 110. Includes an address delivered by Peter Dunn, dated 24 October 1996, titled 'Iraq Revisited - Elimination Of Weapons Of Mass Destruction'.
- 'Iraq Revisited - Elimination Of Weapons Of Mass Destruction', by Peter Dunn. Paper delivered to the Royal United Services Institute, Victorian Branch, Melbourne, 24 October 1996. Cover sheet begins 'Note re attached paper'. Also six additional copies of paper.
- Three documents attached together. The first reads 'Elimination Of Iraqi Weapons Of Mass Destruction by Peter Dunn Commissioner - UNSCOM [United Nations Special Commission] - New York'. The second document lists 'Estimated Costs Of Iraqi WMD [Weapons of Mass Destruction] Programs - US [United States of America] $ [Dollars] Billions'. The third sheet is another list titled 'Iraq - Chronology Of Key Events'.
- A note titled 'Information From Rod Barton UNSCOM On Iraqi BW [Biological Weapons] Program' date printed 10/07/95 [1995].
- Photocopied article by Peter Dunn titled 'The rise and fall of Iraq's chemical weapons arsenal' from the March 1996 edition of Chemistry in Australia pages 117 to 121.
- A biographical note on Peter Dunn dated August 1996.

For preservation purposes, papers were removed from the folder during processing.

Contains assorted papers originally housed in a folder inscribed 'Personal File 1992-'. Papers primarily consist of administrative documents dated between 1989 and 1993 pertaining to Peter Dunn's role as a Senior Executive Service Officer with the Department of Defence, Defence Science and Technology Organisation. Records include:
- Records relating to the organisational structure and roles within Defence, including: a letter dated 15 April 1993 announcing the new Ship Structures and Materials Division; correspondence between Peter Dunn and John Gee dated 4 March 1993 concerning John Gee's appointment as Director of the Verification Division of The Technical Secretariat; multiple circulars regarding staffing arrangements including Number 12 of 1992 dated 1 June 1992, and Number 82 of 1991 dated 24 December 1991; an actual occupancy form; correspondence from Chris Feeney to Peter Dunn congratulating Peter Dunn on his promotion to Chief of Division Grade 2, Materials Research Laboratory, Protective Chemistry Division dated 13 January 1992.
- Travel lists and plans, including listings of Peter Dunn's work-related travel for 1989, 1992, 1991.
- Registration of interest by senior public servants.
- Correspondence regarding staff surveys including a 'Personal Particulars and Equal Employment Opportunity Survey' and a survey to analyse Defence Science and Technology Organisation communications with clients dated 21 September 1992.
- Correspondence between Peter Dunn and the Department of Defence, Defence Science and Technology Organisation in which Peter Dunn provides notice of his intent to retire dated 21 April 1993.
- A list of Peter Dunns 'Activities and Career Highlights 1951 - 1993'.
- Correspondence between 3CR 'Lost in Science' and Peter Dunne [Dunn] dated 16 February 1993 regarding an interview conducted on the 11th February.
- Incident report made by Peter Dunn on 17 August 1992 in relation to a hire car.
- Financial records concerning Peter Dunn from the Department of Defence including: reimbursement for a telephone dated 3/2/1993, 4/11/1992, 4/8/1992, 7/5/1992, and 4/2/1992 salary dated 15/1/1993; a special allowance dated 27 April 1992; and notification of accidental overpayment of salary dated 13 January 1993;
- Photocopy of correspondence between Peter Dunn and Tony Ayers dated 24 January 1993, congratulating Tony Ayers on his receipt of a Companion of Order of Australia Award.
- Correspondence between Peter Dunn and Bert R dated 9th January 1993.
- Thank you letters addressed to Peter Dunn for speaking, assessing grants, the hosting of guests, and presentations given to various institutions including: Victoria University dated 13 November 1992 and 4 November 1992, Woolcott Research dated 6 November 1992, United Services Institute Queensland Incorporated dated 1 September 1992, and Defence Signals Directorate dated 26 November 1991.
- Correspondence from the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry informing Peter Dunn of his official appointment to their subcommittee 'Task Force on Scientific Aspects of the Destruction of Chemical Warfare Agents' dated 20 May 1992.
- An invitation dated Tuesday 17th March 1992 and a letter from Peter Dunn to Mr Curwen regarding the Investiture of Insignia of his Officer in the Order of Australia and the Australian Service Medal award dated 23 May 1992 and various letters of congratulation.
- Reference regarding Peter Dunn's management ability from P.T. Fink dated 11 December 1992.
- Reference for Peter Dunn from T.H. Spurling Chief of Division of Chemicals and Polymers CSIRO [Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation] Australia, dated 11 December 1991.
- Correspondence between Peter Dunn and Doctor Bruce Guise.
- Photocopy of two articles entitled 'Battle against the Evil of Chemical Warfare' and 'Secretary's Column', featuring a photograph of Peter Dunn.
- Rainfall chart for 1992.
- Correspondence from Professor J. F. Bunnett, University of California to Peter Dunn in regard to Peter Dunn's invitation (dated 22 November 1991) and decline of an offer to join a task force on Scientific Aspects of the Destruction of Chemical Warfare Agents dated 28 January 1992 and Peter Dunn's letter declining the position dated 3 January 1992.
- Information on the Commonwealth Superannuation Scheme dated 1991.

For preservation purposes, papers were removed from the folder during processing.

Contains unmarked manila folder housing a number of primarily administrative documents dated between 1984 and 1993 relating to Peter Dunn's role as a Senior Executive Service Officer with the Department of Defence, Defence Science and Technology Organisation. Records include:
- Review and summary of discussion held between Peter Dunn and Dr Hamid Sohrabpur on Friday 20th August 1993, written by Peter Dunn. Includes cover sheet addressed to P. Furlonger, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, dated 26 August 1993.
- Documents relating to Peter Dunn's work-related travel including: reimbursement for travel expenses incurred during Peter Dunn's inspection of Iraqi Chemical Weapons for the United Nations, dated between 3 July 1991 to the 16th January 1994. Main correspondents are Peter Dunn, Alice Hecht, Chief Administrative Officer, United Nations Special Commission, and Christine Dodson, Chief Administrative Officer, United Nations Special Commission; list of work-related travel carried out by Peter Dunn in 1986 and 1984 including expenses incurred as well as formal Defence Science and Technology Organisation list of Special Duty related travel from '1951 to present' undertaken by Peter Dunn; envelope inscribed 'Travel 1993' enclosing a list titled 'Dr P. [Peter[ Dunn - Travel 1993' providing details of Peter Dunn's work-related travel for 1993.
- Correspondence between Allan Hawke, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs and Dr A.D. McLachlan, dated 20 February 1995, regarding publications by Peter Dunn reflecting on his Iraq and Iran mission with the United Nations.
- Records relating to the introduction of performance based pay, and Peter Dunn's pay rate at the time of his retirement all dated within the year 1993.
- Letters of congratulation and appreciation addressed to Peter Dunn on his retirement. Correspondents and dates include: R. B. [Bob] Brabin Smith, dated 6 September 1993; D.E. Humphries, dated 2 August 1993; Denis Ives, dated 17 August 1993.
- Biographical piece on Peter Dunn, dated August 1993.
- Letter of congratulations in relation to the work of Peter Dunn and the Materials Research Laboratory 'which resulted in the recent signing of the Chemical Weapons Convention', dated 27 January 1993, signed P. C. Gration, General Chief of the Defence Force and A. J. Ayers, Secretary, Department of Defence.

Note related files to this one: Inventory Items DUNN00513, DUNN00515, DUNN00516.

Contains a number of primarily administrative documents dated between 1988 and 1991 relating to Peter Dunn's role as a Senior Executive Service Officer with the Department of Defence, Defence Science and Technology Organisation. Records include:

- Assorted records originally attached to the inside of the manila folder with a bulldog clip. Records are: envelope inscribed 'Photographs - Dr. P. [Peter] Dunn' housing four loose black and white portrait style photographs of Peter Dunn; document titled 'Dr P. Dunn A.M. FRACI [Fellow of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute] Biographical Summary - May 1989'; list titled 'Special Duty - Dr P. Dunn - Local and Overseas 1951 - Present', recording the details of Peter Dunn's work-related travel; correspondence dated 16 August 1991 to Peter Dunn from Jack Gleeson regarding an interview with Peter Dunn published in the Age.
- Correspondence between Peter Dunn and J.F. Bunnett, Professor of Chemistry, Emeritus Thimann Laboratories, University of California regarding a declined invitation extended to Peter Dunn to join a special task force. Dates of correspondence: 3 January 1992, 11 December 1991.
- Thank you letters addressed to Peter Dunn for speaking, assessing grants, the hosting of guests, and presentations given to numerous institutions, including government bodies, community organisations, tertiary institutions and international organisations.
- Records relating to financial matters, including reimbursements for costs of telephone calls and travel, correspondence and financial notes.
- Assorted correspondence relating to various professional and academic publications by Peter Dunn. Includes correspondence with the PEACE Research Centre, Research School of Pacific Studies, Australian National University, and a list of conference papers, lectures and other publications by Peter Dunn titled 'Conference Papers and Lectures'.
- Correspondence regarding news clippings and media, including: correspondence from A.M. Diness, Scientific Director of the United States of America, Department of The Navy Office of Naval Research, European Office to Peter Dunn dated 14 August 1991 discussing a newspaper article featuring Peter Dunn; correspondence dated 16 August 1991 to Peter Dunn from Jack Gleeson regarding an Interview with Peter Dunn published in The Age; correspondence from 1990-1991 relating to Peter Dunn's entry in Who's Who In Australia; correspondence between Peter Dunn and the Defence Science and Technology Organisation informing them of the planned publication of Ron Curtis' interview with Peter Dunn in the Keilor Messenger, the Essendon Gazette, and the Western Observer, dated 27 March 1990; list of Peter Dunn's media contact pertaining to the ANZAC [Australian and New Zealand Army Corps] Peace Prize, dated 26 April 1989.
- Correspondence regarding the medical needs and consequences of countries where chemical weapons are being employed, as investigated by the United Nations Special Commission, addressed to Peter Dunn from Jan Willems and dated 18 July 1991.
- Correspondence between His Excellency Dr Peter Wilenski, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Permanent Mission of Australia to the United Nations, and Peter Dunn, regarding the latter's participation in investigations into the use of chemical weapons in Iraq, dated 22 July 1991.
- Multiple items of correspondence between Peter Dunn and Australian Defence Force members and organisations relating to Peter Dunn's role in the United Nations investigations into the use of chemical weapons in Iraq. Correspondents include Allan Hawke, Deputy Secretary Strategic and Intelligence, Department of Defence.
- Extract from interview with [Ali Akbar] Velayati, Iranian Foreign Minister, published in Jomuri Islami, dated 27 May 1991.
- Cablegram expressing Australia's stance on chemical weapons use in Iraq, dated 8 February 1991.
- Detailed lists of work-related travel engaged in by Peter Dunn in 1989 and 1990. Also Peter Dunn's itinerary for his visit to Iraq to investigate claims of chemical weapons use, on behalf of the United Nations, dated 5 July 1991.
- Correspondence between Peter Dunn and the Materials Research Laboratory's Occupational Health and Safety Committee, dated 31 October 1990.
- Correspondence with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade regarding the Materials Research Laboratory's assistance with government chemical disarmament activities. Key correspondents include: Peace Arms Control and Disarmament Branch, Assistant Secretary C. A. Edwards Disarmament; Defence and Nuclear Division First Assistant Secretary C. R. Jones; 'Kim' from Embassy of Australia in Geneva, Ambassador for Disarmament H. A. D'Assumpcao; and Peter Dunn.
- Staff surveys and questionnaires including: 'PSC' questionnaire cover sheet dated 25 September 1990 signed by Elizabeth Cowan; SES [Senior Executive Service] Vacancy Filling Questionnaire filled out by Peter Dunn dated 2 October 1990.
- Correspondence relating to the opening of the Tom Fink Laboratory, dated 25 September 1990, from Peter Dunn to Mr Denis Callegari.
- Peter Dunn's Curriculum Vitae and requests for Peter Dunn's Curriculum Vitae. Requests made by the CDS office to the Materials Research Laboratory dated 18 September 1990.
- Correspondence relating to Peter Dunn's ANZAC [Australian and New Zealand Army Corps] Peace Prize. Correspondents include: William [Bill] Refshauge; Senator Jocelyn Newman, Shadow Minister for Defence, Science and Personnel, and Status of Women, The Senate, Parliament of Australia; Dr Frederick Bryant, Secretary, The Royal Australian Chemical Institute Executive; Brigadier A. B. Garland, National President, National Headquarters, RSL of Australia; June M. Healy, Deputy National Secretary, RSL of Australia National Headquarters; Jerry Sebastian, Senior Press Photographer; Dr I.M. Herrman, Director, Footscray Institute of Technology; Dr Keith D. Suter, Director,Trinity Peace Research Institute Foundation; David Simmons, Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, Parliament House. More records relating to Peter Dunn's ANZAC [Australian and New Zealand Army Corps] Peace Prize can be found in DUNN00498 and DUNN00652.
- Records pertaining to Peter Dunn's role as a referee for various individuals, including Alice Payne and Richard Breyer.
- Letter from Peter Dunn to Dr Ellis-Jones, dated 24 April 1990, relating to the medical record held by the Materials Research Laboratory in relation to Peter Dunn.
- A personal medical letter and report from Austin Hospital to Peter Dunn, dated 18 April 1990, concerning a chest X-ray on the 10 April 1990.
- Personal correspondence regarding Peter Dunn's contribution to the 'Thanksgiving' [Funeral] service of Alan [Moritz], dated 19 April 1990, from 'The Moitz Family'.
- Correspondence regarding the Professional Officers Association Award of Merit. Key correspondents include: 'Henry'; Mrs B Williams, Science Liaison, Defence Science and Technology Organisation; D.M. Pinkerton, Head, Scientific Services Division; George Bochma, Federal President, Professional Officers Association; Tony Vallance, Branch Secretary, Victorian Branch of the Professional Officers Association.
- Invoice for a copy of 'Reminiscences 1890-1990 Department of Chemistry'.
- Multiple news clippings concerning Peter Dunn’s work in Iran and Iraq, Peter Dunn’s various awards and honours, and articles relating more generally to chemical warfare and disarmament. Examples include 'DSTO [Defence Science and Technology Organisation] scientist shows up horror of chemical war' by Donald Kerr published in Public Eye 30 January 1990 and 'Chemists Against Chemical Warfare' by Peter Wikinson President of RACI [Royal Australian Chemical Institute] published in Chemistry in Australia November 1989 page 373.
- Correspondence, circulars and other papers pertaining to the structure and pay of the Australian Defence Force. Examples include letter between A. J. Ayers, Office of the Secretary, Department of Defence and Peter Dunn regarding 'Pay and Structural Changes to the SES [Senior Executive Service] dated 24 January 1990.
- Correspondence between Ian Maddocks, Director, Southern Community Hospice Program, Daw House Hospice, Repatriation General Hospital regarding the provision of materials relating to chemical weapons victims from Peter Dunn dated 7 December 1989.
- Records relating to superannuation. Dates include: October 1989; and 13 July 1989.
- Thank you letter from Peter Dunn to Dr Wilfried de Pauw for a dinner party for Baron Guillaume held by the Royal Belgian Embassy on 20 September 1989, dated 25 September 1989.
- Letter to Peter Dunn from H.E. Korte, Honorary Treasurer, Victorian Branch, Senior Executives Association, Australian Government dated 21 June 1989, concerning membership.
- Media release titled 'ANZAC [Australian and New Zealand Army Corps] Peace Prize 1989' dated 6 June 1989, attached to MRL document titled 'Items For People In Brief', addressed to Dr J.E. Wajon, News Editor, Chemistry in Australia from Peter Dunn.
- Document titled 'Program for CDS Visit - Friday 19th May 1989' signed by Officer in Charge Ross J. Richards on Materials Research Laboratories, Defence Science and Technology Organisation, Tasmania letterhead.

For preservation purposes, the records were removed from the folder during processing, and photographs were rehoused in archival sleeves.

Contains a manila folder inscribed '1965-1969 Inc. [Inclusive] - 1965-1966-1967-1968-1969', originally housing correspondence of a professional and personal nature between Peter Dunn and various groups and individuals. Records include:
- Notice announcing a lecture to be given by Peter Dunn on the 5 July signed by John L. Farrands.
- Records relating to various lectures and presentations given by Peter Dunn. Events include the Defence Standards Laboratories Colloquia, 14 November 1969 and the First Australian Rubber Technology Convention, October 1968.
- Papers regarding superannuation, including forms, publications and correspondence.
- Details of injuries and illnesses sustained by Peter Dunn, including a fall requiring stitches in 1969 and skin problems related to chemical use in 1966.
- Records relating to the salary and entitlements of Defence Scientists. Includes list of pay rates, records about workers compensation available for Peter Dunn whilst overseas for work reasons, and notification to Peter Dunn of a raise in his salary.
- Records relating to Peter Dunn’s work-related travel, including travel reimbursement claim forms, correspondence, tables, and internal memoranda regarding Peter Dunn's travel allowances and reimbursements. Travel destinations include: Britain and the United Kingdom; Sweden; Bangkok; United States of America; Canada; Singapore; Terrigal, New South Wales. Correspondents include: Mr Burnett, Superintendent of Personnel, Department of Supply; Don Moore, Australian Consulate General; Des Barnsley, Defence Research and Development Attache.
- Assorted receipts and correspondence from Canada Pacific, February-March 1965.
- Curriculum vitae, statements of professional achievements and employment summaries authored by Peter Dunn. Records include 'Statement of Peter Dunn' (five page summary), and multiple undated lists of publications by Peter Dunn.
- Peter Dunn's leave applications and leave credit statements.
- Assorted records relating to the structure and pay of the Australian Defence Force. Examples include a letter dated 6 November 1968 informing Peter Dunn of his 'Provisional promotion as Principle Research Scientist' and corresponding increase in pay, from E. L. Cook Regional Director, Department of Supply Victoria, and a memorandum dated 29 September 1967 announcing that the Polymers Section of General Chemistry had become a separate unit signed by F. A. Fox Chief Superintendent.
- Receipts relating to baggage and travel insurance. Years include 1965, 1967, 1969.
- Document by F.A. Fox seeking approval from the Controller, Research and Development, Defence Standards Laboratories for Peter Dunn to make a two week trip to North America, dated 25 April 1968.
- Letter from Kenneth R. Russell, Secretary, Institute of Defence Science to Peter Dunn, inviting him to join the institute, dated 1 November 1967.
- Records relating to Peter Dunns application for a position as Senior Research Scientist in Washington. Examples include Peter Dunn's application and cover letter for the position of Senior Research Scientist in Washington dated 23 August 1967, and an Internal Memorandum from F.A. Fox, Chief Superintendent to Peter Dunn, dated 19 September 1967, refusing Peter Dunn's request for a transfer to Washington.
- Records relating to a conference held 19-21 April 1967 at the Natick Laboratory, United States of America Army, on Polymer Structure and Mechanical Properties, including correspondence between the Advisory Board, Personnel Supplies, National Research Council [American] and Peter Dunn, dated 3 April 1967.
- Records relating to The Technical Cooperation Program. Examples include correspondence regarding a summary of a Technical Cooperation Program task addressed to the Navy office, Department of the Navy, (Design and Construction), Assistant Chief from Peter Dunn dated 23 March 1967 and a visit proposal written by H. J. Frost Chief Superintendent, addressed to J Miller, Deputy Chief Scientist, seeking permission for Peter Dunn to visit the United States of America and the United Kingdom in relation to The Technical Cooperation Program activities.
- Professional and scientific documentation to be shared with the United States of America, with letter dated 3 November 1965.
- Records relating to problems with packages sent by the United States Government Defence Research and Development to the Australian Defence Standards Laboratories, dated 13 August 1965.
- Peter Dunn's application for the position of Senior Research Scientist, dated 10 August 1965.
- Correspondence regarding the hosting of an American Scientist at the Australian Defence Science laboratory for a year between Peter Dunn and Mr W. [Bill] J. Powers, dated between 2 July 1965 and 19 July 1965.
- General correspondence between Peter Dunn and other scientists and/or military staff. Correspondents include: S. J. Kennedy, Director of the United States of America Army Natick Laboratories Clothing and Organic Materials Division; Dr Des Barnsley, Defence Research and Development Attaché from the Australian Embassy in Washington; Dr L.S. Wood, Polymer Division, National Bureau of Standards Institute for Materials Research [United States of America]; Mr Vince. J. Bagdon, Commanding Officer, Engineering Research and Development Laboratories, United States of America Army; G.H. Thomas, Associate Director, Clothing and Organic Materials Division; A. E. Moltzen, Director, Plastics Technical Evaluation Centre, Plastics and Packaging Laboratory [United States of America]; W [Bill] Considine, Supervisor Organic Research, M and T Chemical Incorporated; K.W. Bennett; Chief Superintendent J. L. Farrands; Dr R.I. Garrod, Defence Research and Development, Australian Joint Services Staff.
- Details regarding the sale of a vehicle dated 20 April 1965, in letter format, from Peter Dunn.
- Schedule titled 'Return Travel Schedule For P. Dunn And Family', dated 28 March 1965.

For preservation purposes, the records were removed from the folder during processing.

Contains a number of records relating to Peter Dunn's Honorary Doctorate of Laws (1997), and Doctorate of Science (1980), awarded by the University of Tasmania, including:
- Letter from Don McNicol, Vice-Chancellor and Principal, University of Tasmania to Peter Dunn, dated 14 November 1996, inviting Peter Dunn to receive an Honorary Doctorate of Law.
- Booklet titled '1980 Conferring of Degrees Ceremony', subtitled 'University Centre University of Tasmania'. Inserted between the cover and first page of the booklet is a letter from A.P. Taskunas, Secretary, Faculty of Science, University of Tasmania to Peter Dunn, dated 16 January 1980, informing Peter Dunn that his thesis 'Applied research on Organometallics and Organic Materials' had been successful in meeting the requirements for a Doctorate in Science.
- Graduation Program from the University of Tasmania, dated May 1997, rehoused in archival sleeve at time of processing for preservation purposes.
- News clippings regarding Peter Dunn's Honorary Degree, Doctorate of Laws. Sources include University of Tasmania's Alumni News Number 11 1997, and UniTas News, Number 121, 2 June 1997.
- Australia Post envelope inscribed 'Papers re [Regarding] Hon [Honorary] D. [Doctor] Laws Graduation May 1997', housing: multiple photocopies of Peter Dunn's Certificate; transcript of Peter Dunn's 'Occasional Address to New Graduates of the Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Tasmania, Hobart on Saturday, 17 May 1997 at the 2 pm Ceremony'; and photocopies of relevant news clippings, Graduation Ceremony Programme,
- Manila folder inscribed 'Occasional Oration - May 1997', housing 'Tassies Unsung Hero' The Sunday Tasmanian 18 May 1997, 'Big day for graduates' UniTas NewsNumber 121, 2 June 1997, a photocopied Program of University of Tasmania Graduation Ceremony, among other papers.
- Envelope inscribed 'Spare Copies of Letters - Honorary degree - University of Tasmania - 1997', housing records relating to Peter Dunn's Honorary Degree. Records include: document titled '26 March 1997 - Travel Arrangements For Tasmania, 16-19 May 1997'; letter to Mr Greg Parkinson, Senior Executive Officer, Graduation and Publications, University of Tasmania from Peter Dunn regarding travel arrangements to Peter Dunn's Honorary Degree Doctor of Laws Ceremony and requesting invitations for various individuals, dated 7 April 1997; three copies of a letter congratulating Peter Dunn on his Honorary Degree Doctorate of Laws from Professor A.J. Canty, Head of Department, Department of Chemistry, University of Tasmania, dated 22 November 1996; document titled 'RE [Regarding] Honorary Doctor of Laws' which appears to be Peter Dunn's personal notes.

Contains:
Envelope inscribed 'University of Tasmania Papers - Hon [Honorary] D [Doctorate] Laws 1996 - Confer [Conferred] 1997'. Envelope houses multiple copies of a letter from Don McNicol, Vice-Chancellor and Principal, University of Tasmania to Peter Dunn, dated 14 November 1996, inviting Peter Dunn to receive an Honorary Doctorate of Law, and letter congratulating Peter Dunn on his Honorary Degree Doctor of Laws from Professor A.J. Canty, Head of Department, Department of Chemistry, University of Tasmania, dated 22 November 1996.

Manila folder inscribed 'D. [Doctor] Laws Honoraries causer [Indecipherable] University of Tasmania May 1997. The folder contains:
The following records, originally attached with a metal paper clip and bulldog clip to the inside of the left hand side of the manila folder.
- Welcome card and receipt from the Hobart and Wrest Point Hotel Casino;
- Letter in envelope inscribed 'Dad' from Karen, Robert, Rachael and Jessica congratulating 'Dad' [Peter Dunn] on his 'award' [Honorary Doctor of Laws];
- Graduation Program from the University of Tasmania dated May 1997 rehoused in achival sleeve at time of processing for preservation purposes. Includes loose inserts;
- Letter from Don McNicol, Vice-Chancellor and Principal, University of Tasmania to Peter Dunn, dated 14 November 1996, inviting Peter Dunn to receive an Honorary Doctorate of Law, housed in a University of Tasmania envelope inscribed 'Original November 1996' and addressed to Dr Peter Dunn;
- Fax containing letter and script for the conferral of Peter Dunn's Honorary Doctor of Laws, letter dated 9 May 1997;
- News clipping 'Unsung Hero' published in The Sunday Tasmanian 18 May 1997.

Assorted records originally held in place by a metal clasp in the manila folder. Records include:
- Peter Dunn's apology in response to an invitation to attend a University of Tasmania Alumni Dinner on the 17 June 1997, dated 1 June 1997;
- A series of records relating to Peter Dunn being awarded an Honorary Degree Doctor of Laws. Examples include: multiple thank you letters from Peter Dunn to the University of Tasmania, a photocopy of Peter Dunn's degree, and correspondence to Peter Dunn from the University of Tasmania regarding the awards ceremony and proceedings;

Envelope inscribed 'Lecture - 19 May 1997 - Chemistry Department University of Tasmania as part of Hon [Honorary] D [Doctor] Laws Functions - Notes, -List of View folds, - View folds (Not including Iran/Iraq Items), -"Intersleek" Coated Rubber Sample, - Item on AntiFouling ("Cleaning Up Our Act")'. The envelope houses: a news clipping titled 'Cleaning Up Our Act'; three colour transparencies titled 'Farncomb before launch', 'Farncomb after Launch' and 'Farncomb showing Anechoic Tiles'; document titled 'Reflections On A Chemistry Career In Defence Science' relating to a presentation given by Peter Dunn at the University of Tasmania on 19 May 1997; a small envelope inscribed '"Intersleek" - Coated Rubber (Nitrile)Sample Similar To That Used On Collins-Class Submarines As Anechoic Claddings Sample Date: 1996' holding a rubber sample.

Contains:
- Program from the Faculty of Law, University of Melbourne titled 'The Sir Kenneth Bailey Memorial Lecture', dated Friday 19 February 1999. Includes speeches on Nuclear Disarmament and Iraqi Weapons of Mass Destruction.
- Document titled 'The Islamic Calender - a General View' written by Peter Dunn, dated 23 February 1999.
- Peter Dunn's account of a lecture delivered by Richard Butler entitled 'Non-Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction: The Case of Iraq'. Account is titled 'Lecture By Richard Butler AM - Friday, 19 February 1999'.
- Correspondence of a personal and professional nature from Peter Dunn to the Purkyne Military Medical Academy, Professor Miroslav Splino [Czech Republic] dated 14 January 1998.
- Notes titled 'Interview on Radio with Richard Butler, UNSCOM [United Nations Special Commission]' dated Wednesday 27 May 1998. Interviewer was Margaret Throsby, ABC [Australian Broadcasting Corporation];
- Cover letter containing a summary of the final report resulting from Peter Dunn's United Nations mission to investigate chemical weapons use in the 1980 to 1988 Iranian - Iraqi conflict. Letter is dated 6 May 1987. Also attached is a page titled 'VII. [7] Conclusions' outlining the United Nations Special Commission team's conclusions on the use of chemical weapons in the 1980 to 1988 Iranian - Iraqi conflict.
- Document on MRL letterhead, titled 'Notes on UNSCOM [United Nations Special Commission]'.

Contains:
- Document titled 'A Career Summary For Dr. Peter Dunn FRACI [Fellow of the Royal Australian Chemistry Institute], C. Chem [Chemistry]' dated January 1998.
- Envelope inscribed 'Work History 1949 to 1997' housing seven lists titled 'Dr Peter Dunn (b. [Born] 2 October 1928) Key Qualifications, Appointments, Honours And Awards (1949 onwards)', dated November 1996.
- Paper titled 'A Safer World-Elimination Of Iraqi Chemical Weapons by Dr [Doctor] Peter Dunn AO Commissioner, United Nations Special Commission New York', dated December 1995.