1960–1970

Welcome to the sixth instalment of '11 Decades in 11 Weeks at UQ'. In this series, Contact heads to the archives to bring you the best images from the past 110 years. This week, we look back on 1960–1970.


An image of students studying in the Architecture Library. inside the Forgan Smith building, in 1960.

Students studying in the Architecture Library, inside the Forgan Smith building, in 1960. Image: Fryer Library University of Queensland Photograph Collection

Students studying in the Architecture Library, inside the Forgan Smith building, in 1960. Image: Fryer Library University of Queensland Photograph Collection

An image of International House students in 1960.

International House students in 1960. Image: University of Queensland Archives

International House students in 1960. Image: University of Queensland Archives

An image of Bruce Barnett (right) on the athletics track in 1960.

Bruce Barnett (right) on the athletics track in 1960. Image: University of Queensland Archives

Bruce Barnett (right) on the athletics track in 1960. Image: University of Queensland Archives

An image of an exposed Great Court in 1960.

An exposed Great Court in 1960. Image: Fryer Library University of Queensland Photograph Collection

An exposed Great Court in 1960. Image: Fryer Library University of Queensland Photograph Collection

An image of UQ library Staff outside the Forgan Smith building in 1960. Staff confirmed in the photo include Judy Doig, Betty McDougall, Olive Grant, Jan Oakely, Elizabeth Axon and Selwyn Rogers.

UQ library Staff outside the Forgan Smith building in 1960. Staff confirmed in the photo include Judy Doig, Betty McDougall, Olive Grant, Jan Oakely, Elizabeth Axon and Selwyn Rogers. Image: Fryer Library University of Queensland Photograph Collection

UQ library Staff outside the Forgan Smith building in 1960. Staff confirmed in the photo include Judy Doig, Betty McDougall, Olive Grant, Jan Oakely, Elizabeth Axon and Selwyn Rogers. Image: Fryer Library University of Queensland Photograph Collection

An image of Spencer Routh and Madeleine McPherson in the Main Library in 1960.

Spencer Routh and Madeleine McPherson in the Main Library in 1960. Image: Fryer Library University of Queensland Photograph Collection

Spencer Routh and Madeleine McPherson in the Main Library in 1960. Image: Fryer Library University of Queensland Photograph Collection

An image of a researcher in the Electron Microscope Unit laboratory in 1961.

A researcher in the Electron Microscope Unit laboratory in 1961. Image: Fryer Library University of Queensland Photograph Collection

A researcher in the Electron Microscope Unit laboratory in 1961. Image: Fryer Library University of Queensland Photograph Collection

An image of students crossing through the Great Court on their way to classes in 1962.

Students cross through the Great Court on their way to classes in 1962. Image: University of Queensland Archives

Students cross through the Great Court on their way to classes in 1962. Image: University of Queensland Archives

An image of students looking over their notes in the cloisters of the Great Court in 1963.

Students looking over their notes in the cloisters of the Great Court in 1963. Image: University of Queensland Archives

Students looking over their notes in the cloisters of the Great Court in 1963. Image: University of Queensland Archives

An image of UQ Librarian Derek Fielding in 1965.

UQ Librarian Derek Fielding in 1965. Image: Fryer Library University of Queensland Photograph Collection

UQ Librarian Derek Fielding in 1965. Image: Fryer Library University of Queensland Photograph Collection

An image of a man parking his car outside the Forgan Smith building, ahead of a day at university in 1965.

Parking the car outside the Forgan Smith building, ahead of a day at university in 1965. Image: Fryer Library University of Queensland Photograph Collection

Parking the car outside the Forgan Smith building, ahead of a day at university in 1965. Image: Fryer Library University of Queensland Photograph Collection

An image of Sir Fred Schonell at the opening of the Goondiwindi Veterinary Pastoral Centre in 1965.

Sir Fred Schonell at the opening of the Goondiwindi Veterinary Pastoral Centre in 1965. Image: Fryer Library University of Queensland Photograph Collection

Sir Fred Schonell at the opening of the Goondiwindi Veterinary Pastoral Centre in 1965. Image: Fryer Library University of Queensland Photograph Collection

An image of a UQ rugby match in 1965.

A UQ rugby match in 1965. Image: University of Queensland Archives

A UQ rugby match in 1965. Image: University of Queensland Archives

An image of speech therapy students working with children in 1965.

Speech therapy students working with children in 1965. Image: University of Queensland Archives

Speech therapy students working with children in 1965. Image: University of Queensland Archives

An image of students outside the Union building in 1965.

Students outside the Union building in 1965. Image: University of Queensland Archives

Students outside the Union building in 1965. Image: University of Queensland Archives

An image of Nancy Bonnin with Father Edward Leo Hayes in 1966. Fr Hayes was a Catholic priest based in Oakey, Queensland. He was also an inveterate and eclectic book collector. The University of Queensland acquired the remarkable Father Edward Leo Hayes Collection in 1967. The treasures that Fr Hayes collected have contributed to the reputation of the Fryer Library as a pre-eminent research collection.

Nancy Bonnin with Father Edward Leo Hayes in 1966. Fr Hayes was a Catholic priest based in Oakey, Queensland. He was also an inveterate and eclectic book collector. UQ acquired the remarkable Father Edward Leo Hayes Collection in 1967. The treasures that Fr Hayes collected have contributed to the reputation of the Fryer Library as a pre-eminent research collection. Image: Fryer Library University of Queensland Photograph Collection

Nancy Bonnin with Father Edward Leo Hayes in 1966. Fr Hayes was a Catholic priest based in Oakey, Queensland. He was also an inveterate and eclectic book collector. UQ acquired the remarkable Father Edward Leo Hayes Collection in 1967. The treasures that Fr Hayes collected have contributed to the reputation of the Fryer Library as a pre-eminent research collection. Image: Fryer Library University of Queensland Photograph Collection

An image of first-year students in the Great Court being welcomed to UQ in 1966.

First-year students are welcomed to UQ in 1966. Image: University of Queensland Archives

First-year students are welcomed to UQ in 1966. Image: University of Queensland Archives

An image of UQ graduate Lillian Wieckhorst, who would later become an Alumni Advisory Committee member.

UQ graduate Lillian Wieckhorst, who would later become an Alumni Advisory Committee member, in 1966. Image: Fryer Library University of Queensland Photograph Collection

UQ graduate Lillian Wieckhorst, who would later become an Alumni Advisory Committee member, in 1966. Image: Fryer Library University of Queensland Photograph Collection

An image of a group of children attending a symphony concert held at UQ in 1967.

A group of children attend a symphony concert held at UQ in 1967. Image: Fryer Library University of Queensland Photograph Collection

A group of children attend a symphony concert held at UQ in 1967. Image: Fryer Library University of Queensland Photograph Collection

An image of Dr and Mrs WHR Nimmo, Dr Joan Allsop, and Lieutenant Colonel AS Gehrmann attending a morning tea in the UQ Senate Room on Open Day in 1967.

Dr and Mrs WHR Nimmo, Dr Joan Allsop, and Lieutenant Colonel AS Gehrmann attend a morning tea in the UQ Senate Room on Open Day in 1967. Image: Fryer Library University of Queensland Photograph Collection

Dr and Mrs WHR Nimmo, Dr Joan Allsop, and Lieutenant Colonel AS Gehrmann attend a morning tea in the UQ Senate Room on Open Day in 1967. Image: Fryer Library University of Queensland Photograph Collection

An image of Professor Dorothy Hill and Professor Laurence Teakle receiving a donation from a representative of Esso in 1968.

Professor Dorothy Hill and Professor Laurence Teakle receiving a donation from a representative of Esso in 1968. Image: Fryer Library University of Queensland Photograph Collection

Professor Dorothy Hill and Professor Laurence Teakle receiving a donation from a representative of Esso in 1968. Image: Fryer Library University of Queensland Photograph Collection

An image of Spencer Routh, Frank Thompson (Manager of UQ Press), Sue Pechey and Roger Joyce examine historical microfilm of Pugh's Almanac in the Main Library in 1968.

Spencer Routh, Frank Thompson (Manager of UQ Press), Sue Pechey and Roger Joyce examine historical microfilm of Pugh's Almanac in the Main Library in 1968. Image: Fryer Library University of Queensland Photograph Collection

Spencer Routh, Frank Thompson (Manager of UQ Press), Sue Pechey and Roger Joyce examine historical microfilm of Pugh's Almanac in the Main Library in 1968. Image: Fryer Library University of Queensland Photograph Collection

An image of students in the Abel Smith lecture theatre in 1968.

Students in the Abel Smith lecture theatre in 1968. Image: University of Queensland Archives

Students in the Abel Smith lecture theatre in 1968. Image: University of Queensland Archives


Keep checking the Contact website next week to catch the next instalment of the '11 Decades in 11 Weeks at UQ' series, when we look back on 1970–1980.

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