For many years, John Ellis initiated and was active in left-wing political and cultural events. In particular, he was involved in the anti-Vietnam War movement, and with the international peace and disarmament movement. He had many links with prominent Melbourne based activists and intellectuals.
This collection consists of documents of the peace movement acquired by John Ellis. In particular they record his involvement with a number of peace organisations and events arranged among musicians, poets, and other artists in Arts Action for Peace and related organisations.
His other major interest was photography, which he has pursued since 1973. He was one of the major photographers of left-wing events in Melbourne, and in many instances was the only person to record the event in photographs.
In the search the catalogue bar, enter John Ellis to view all collections. Of specific interest to the peace movement are: 2011.012, 1992.0029, 1994.0167, 1990.0059 and 1990.0055.
You can also search John Ellis in the search digitised items search box, as many of his photographs are digitised and can be viewed online.