Biographical entry: Sutton, Peter John
Summary
Field books, tape recordings and transcriptions, field survey reports, notes, etc., deposited with A.I.A.S. Research emphasis on language, but often incorporates details of Aboriginal custom, legend, and the history of encounter and continuing relationships with Europeans. Study areas include Atherton, Burketown, Cairns, Charters Towers, Chillagoe, Clack Island, Cooktown, Croydon, Flinders Island, Hope Vale Mission, Hughenden, Iffley Station, Ingham, Lockhart River Mission, Mornington Island, Nassau River, Night and Palm Islands, Richmond, Strath-more Station, Townsville, Valley of Lagoons Station, Vanrook Creek and Waning Station. Some papers include lists of Aboriginal informants. A.I.A.S.