Biographical entry: Flynn, John, Reverend (1880 - 1951)

Born

1880

Died

1951

Summary

Papers, 1912-1932. Correspondence, diaries, manuscripts, sermons, notes, newspaper extracts, photographs and printed matter on the Australian Inland Mission, the Royal Flying Doctor Service and related topics. These were among Flynn's personal papers in the offices of Australian Inland Mission IM. 28 cm. Restricted access. National Library of Australia MS.5639.

Correspondence, 1928-1930. Correspondence with Helen MacMurchy, Chief of Child Welfare, Ottawa. Letter of introduction from the Wireless Institute of Australia, supplied for Flynn's trip to the U.S.A. and U.K., also a hotel bill from New York. Available for reference. National Library of Australia MS.2011.

Papers 1876-1960. Material relating to Flynn's life and especially his involvement with the Australian Inland Mission and the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Includes letters, newspaper extracts, pamphlets and some photographs. Available for reference. National Library of Australia MS.3288.

Researchers are advised to consult the Australian Inland Mission and Royal Flying Doctor manuscripts in conjunction with the John Flynn papers. Some of this material has access restrictions; requests to consult these papers should be directed to The General Secretary, The Uniting Church in Australia, Commission on Australian Inland Mission, Box C103 Clarence Street, P.O. Sydney, 2000.